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The 13 Best Breweries in South Florida

Breweries with beer gardens, patios, and covered porches and plenty of beer flowing through the taps.

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Miami’s relationship with craft beer has evolved significantly from when ordering a pint instead of a cocktail might have raised eyebrows in the city’s nightclub scene. Today, the Magic City embraces handcrafted beer with an enthusiasm that matches its tropical climate as breweries — and their devoted regulars — establish themselves across neighborhoods. With Miami’s year-round heat, a cold beer makes an ideal companion. Here are the breweries that have transformed Miami into a destination for craft beer, whether visitors plan to settle in at one spot or chart a course to several.

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Funky Buddha Brewery

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Probably one of the most recognizable names among South Florida beer drinkers, it's worth hitting the highway north to this expansive brewery in Ft. Lauderdale. Open since 2010 and encouraging beer drinkers to “find your funk,” it offers a variety of staples like the Floridian, as well as special releases like Maple Bacon Coffee Porter, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Blueberry Cobbler.

The Hallway Tap & Brew

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Owner Luis E. Diaz (formerly of the now-closed King Fox Brewery in Hialeah) opened this Hollywood-based brewery. With 18 taps, including two nitro lines and a classic Czech LUKR faucet, the Hallway offers something for every palate — from IPAs and stouts to German-style lagers and American light beer. Pizza by Mauros serves New York-style pies for those craving a bite.

Magic 13 Brewing Co.

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Whether seeking a prickly pear sour, hazy IPA or a hearty stout called Black Cadillac, this casual taproom and beer garden aims to please all tastes. Visitors can grab a spot indoors for live shows or karaoke or snag a table on the expansive outdoor patio to enjoy Florida’s winter weather.

The Tank Brewing Co.

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This Doral brewery, the brainchild of beer and cigar aficionados, offers 12 on-tap beers within its 25,000-square-foot space. Try the El Farito IPA, named after Key Biscayne’s lighthouse, or the seasonal hop series from the Abbey series, which uses a classic Belgian yeast strain as the base. Stout lovers will want to sample the imperial stout called Frank the Tank.

MIA Beer Company

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With over 150 beers in rotation and 54 draft lines, this Doral brewery truly has something for everyone. From light brews like Miami Weiss and Conga Lime to darker choices like Darkula and Booby Trappe, beer lovers can explore a playful and abundant selection. The lineup also includes hoppy options, guest taps, and plenty of bar food to match.

Veza Sur Brewing Co.

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In true Miami fashion, this brewery incorporates its Latin American roots into its beer, offering various brews ranging from craft lagers and IPAs to sours and the Brazilian chopp. With names like Chancleta, Spanglish, and Chismosa, there’s Miami flair and flavor.

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Cerveceria La Tropical

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With its origin story starting in Cuba, where Cervecaria La Tropical thrived for decades until the Castro regime came into power, this handsome brewery opened in January 2021, showcasing an onsite brewery operation, taproom, restaurant, and botanical garden. Core beers offered include the original amber lager, whose recipe dates back to 1888, and Miami-centric offerings like amber lagers Art Basel and Inter Miami 2023.

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Tripping Animals Brewing Co. - Doral

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Doral has transformed from a bland assortment of warehouses and cookie-cutter homes to a dynamic food and drink destination, including this brewery. What began with a group of friends experimenting with whatever ingredients they could find in Caracas, Venezuela, led to the opening of Tripping Animals Brewing Co. in Miami, which provides handcrafted beer and a community-oriented vibe. IPAs like Mahi Did It and King of Everything are crowd-pleasers. Bonus: The art on cans and bottles is just as good as the beer.

Prison Pals Brewing Co - Doral Taproom

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Soccer enthusiasts still celebrating Lionel Messi’s move to Miami can sip on The Goat 10 at this award-winning brewery. With its vibrant cans featuring innovative designs and playful names like Desire and Katy Berry, it also offers an option for custom-made cans.

Biscayne Bay Brewing Company

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Grab a beer in Miami’s historic Old Post Office Building at this flagship brewery—the first in Downtown Miami and the official craft beer for the Miami Marlins. Blending vintage inspiration with a minimalist vibe, imbibers can grab a seat around the wrap-around bar or opt for a booth or table. There’s also a pool table and Fussball for those wanting additional entertainment.

Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co.

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Serving beers with head-scratching (or beard-scratching) names like Gaslighting Isn’t Real, Actively Uncooperative, and Weaponized Incompetence, this taproom off of Bird Road knows how to have some fun while going big on flavor.

Shojo Dojo

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This husband-and-wife-owned newcomer stands out as Florida’s only sake brewery. Haidar Hachem is no stranger to the industry, though. Having left his job as a civil engineer in 2019, he learned the craft as an assistant and head brewer in other local hotspots before opening Shojo Dojo with his wife, Marilyn (Mari) Orozco. There’s an extensive beer-on-tap selection, a variety of sakes, and a playful saketail menu.

Miami Brewing Company

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Grab a few friends and make a day out of heading to this Homestead favorite. With a 10,000-square-foot taproom, this brewery prides itself on using local fruits and herbs to create flavors like Shark Bait, Big Rod Coconut Ale, and Cafe Con Leche. Get the beer flight to sample more than one.

Funky Buddha Brewery

Probably one of the most recognizable names among South Florida beer drinkers, it's worth hitting the highway north to this expansive brewery in Ft. Lauderdale. Open since 2010 and encouraging beer drinkers to “find your funk,” it offers a variety of staples like the Floridian, as well as special releases like Maple Bacon Coffee Porter, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Blueberry Cobbler.

The Hallway Tap & Brew

Owner Luis E. Diaz (formerly of the now-closed King Fox Brewery in Hialeah) opened this Hollywood-based brewery. With 18 taps, including two nitro lines and a classic Czech LUKR faucet, the Hallway offers something for every palate — from IPAs and stouts to German-style lagers and American light beer. Pizza by Mauros serves New York-style pies for those craving a bite.

Magic 13 Brewing Co.

Whether seeking a prickly pear sour, hazy IPA or a hearty stout called Black Cadillac, this casual taproom and beer garden aims to please all tastes. Visitors can grab a spot indoors for live shows or karaoke or snag a table on the expansive outdoor patio to enjoy Florida’s winter weather.

The Tank Brewing Co.

This Doral brewery, the brainchild of beer and cigar aficionados, offers 12 on-tap beers within its 25,000-square-foot space. Try the El Farito IPA, named after Key Biscayne’s lighthouse, or the seasonal hop series from the Abbey series, which uses a classic Belgian yeast strain as the base. Stout lovers will want to sample the imperial stout called Frank the Tank.

MIA Beer Company

With over 150 beers in rotation and 54 draft lines, this Doral brewery truly has something for everyone. From light brews like Miami Weiss and Conga Lime to darker choices like Darkula and Booby Trappe, beer lovers can explore a playful and abundant selection. The lineup also includes hoppy options, guest taps, and plenty of bar food to match.

Veza Sur Brewing Co.

In true Miami fashion, this brewery incorporates its Latin American roots into its beer, offering various brews ranging from craft lagers and IPAs to sours and the Brazilian chopp. With names like Chancleta, Spanglish, and Chismosa, there’s Miami flair and flavor.

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Cerveceria La Tropical

With its origin story starting in Cuba, where Cervecaria La Tropical thrived for decades until the Castro regime came into power, this handsome brewery opened in January 2021, showcasing an onsite brewery operation, taproom, restaurant, and botanical garden. Core beers offered include the original amber lager, whose recipe dates back to 1888, and Miami-centric offerings like amber lagers Art Basel and Inter Miami 2023.

Cerveceria La Tropical
Photo courtesy of Aura Groupe

Tripping Animals Brewing Co. - Doral

Doral has transformed from a bland assortment of warehouses and cookie-cutter homes to a dynamic food and drink destination, including this brewery. What began with a group of friends experimenting with whatever ingredients they could find in Caracas, Venezuela, led to the opening of Tripping Animals Brewing Co. in Miami, which provides handcrafted beer and a community-oriented vibe. IPAs like Mahi Did It and King of Everything are crowd-pleasers. Bonus: The art on cans and bottles is just as good as the beer.

Prison Pals Brewing Co - Doral Taproom

Soccer enthusiasts still celebrating Lionel Messi’s move to Miami can sip on The Goat 10 at this award-winning brewery. With its vibrant cans featuring innovative designs and playful names like Desire and Katy Berry, it also offers an option for custom-made cans.

Biscayne Bay Brewing Company

Grab a beer in Miami’s historic Old Post Office Building at this flagship brewery—the first in Downtown Miami and the official craft beer for the Miami Marlins. Blending vintage inspiration with a minimalist vibe, imbibers can grab a seat around the wrap-around bar or opt for a booth or table. There’s also a pool table and Fussball for those wanting additional entertainment.

Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co.

Serving beers with head-scratching (or beard-scratching) names like Gaslighting Isn’t Real, Actively Uncooperative, and Weaponized Incompetence, this taproom off of Bird Road knows how to have some fun while going big on flavor.

Shojo Dojo

This husband-and-wife-owned newcomer stands out as Florida’s only sake brewery. Haidar Hachem is no stranger to the industry, though. Having left his job as a civil engineer in 2019, he learned the craft as an assistant and head brewer in other local hotspots before opening Shojo Dojo with his wife, Marilyn (Mari) Orozco. There’s an extensive beer-on-tap selection, a variety of sakes, and a playful saketail menu.

Miami Brewing Company

Grab a few friends and make a day out of heading to this Homestead favorite. With a 10,000-square-foot taproom, this brewery prides itself on using local fruits and herbs to create flavors like Shark Bait, Big Rod Coconut Ale, and Cafe Con Leche. Get the beer flight to sample more than one.

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