The craft beer movement is alive and well in Orlando.  

The City Beautiful is home to a variety of craft breweries and tap rooms serving up innovative beers with flavors as playful and creative as their names.  

When the weather gets warm here in Florida, these breweries crank out light and refreshing beers that are perfect for enjoying on a patio in the heat.  

As the days cool off, you’ll find their menus full of heartier porters, stouts, and seasonally inspired flavors.  

The bottom line is, whenever you’re thirsty, these incredible Orlando breweries have just the thing to satisfy.  

Here are some of Orlando’s best breweries to try the next time you need a refreshing drink.  

Rockpit Brewing & Distilling

Rockpit Brewing has made a name for itself with beer – and a staff –  full of personality.  

With 20 taps pouring in-house crafted beer, spirits, and cocktails, there’s truly something for everyone on the menu.  

From light lagers to bitter IPAs, rich and silky stouts to coffee infused blonde ale, Rockpit is always exploring new styles and flavors of beer.  

Their small batch moonshines are packed with colorful flavor combinations like sweet tea, cinnamon vanilla, and key lime for a kick that tastes as strong as its proof.  

Rockpit hosts frequent events like trivia nights, live music, and even yoga & beer classes on the weekends.  

Rockpit’s SODO District brewery is kid-friendly and dog-friendly, so you can bring the whole family along for the fun.  

Hourglass Brewing  

Hourglass Brewing proudly makes all-natural beer made with 100% premium natural ingredients at their brewery in Longwood, FL.  

The result is dynamic brews that are refreshing and delicious, served at not one, but two Orlando tasting rooms.  

Their beers boast clever names like I-4 Eyesore, One Hop This Time, and Brown Beer, Brown Beer, What Do You See?

Hourglass Brewing’s flagship Longwood location hosts a rotating lineup of food trucks, monthly art shows, and other community events.

Their second location is in the Hourglass District and harnesses the vibrant, playful energy of the local neighborhood.  

Whichever location you visit, you can count on tasty brews and a good time.

Tactical Brewing Co.

Tactical Brewing Co. makes “strategically chaotic beer” that is inventive, tasty, and fun.  

Their brewery/tasting room in downtown Baldwin Park (not too far from Downtown Orlando) is a hotspot for beer-drinking locals and visitors alike.  

This veteran-founded business is a good-hearted company, too, and loves helping fellow veterans and first responders in the greater Orlando community.  

Pour a pint or crack open a can of fruity Vincent Mango sour or Necrodancer hazy IPA.  

Get your fill as a full pour, part of a flight, or take your beer to go in a growler, bottle, or can.  

Feeling hungry? Tactical Brewing Co. also frequently collaborates with local restaurants for fun and flavorful pairings.  

Crooked Can Brewing Company

Winter Garden is a charming Orlando community with small shops, local restaurants, and a scenic main street known as Plant St.  

At the far end of Plant St. is the Plant St. Market, an indoor artisan market featuring an assortment of culinary vendors and sprawling outdoor seating.  

On one end of the Plant St. Market is Crooked Can Brewing Company, a brewery crafting a fantastic catalog of beers.  

Their core brands feature classic labels like the Florida Sunshine Lager and the High Stepper American IPA.  

You can find special brews like the Domestic Bliss Belgian golden strong ale and Up Yonder NE IPA making appearances on tap, too.  

Check back seasonally for rotating favorites like the Cherry Cheeks sour red ale and the Burgermeister Oktoberfest special release.

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company is the bridge between historic Orlando and a movement to make craft beer accessible to everyone.  

Their team is committed to using only the highest quality ingredients to create beer that is fresh and consistently delicious.  

Their tasting room, attached to their brewing facility, is a comfortable and inviting environment staffed by knowledgeable and encouraging beer enthusiasts.  

Enjoy refreshing brews like the Guavacation sour, Viking Sunrise pale ale, or the popular and refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Hard Seltzer, all made in-house.  

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company is also known for their fun and entertaining events, including Bonsai classes, yoga sessions, and even hangouts with visiting goats.

Park Pizza & Brewing Company

Peanut butter and jelly. Milk and cookies. Beer and pizza.  

Park Pizza & Brewing Company has taken one of the world’s greatest culinary combos and turned it into an Orlando staple.  

A gem in the heart of Lake Nona, this popular restaurant isn’t just cranking out handmade pizzas. They’re also brewing award-winning beers onsite.  

In fact, their Brewmaster and his team produce over 45,000 gallons of beer in a year, spanning a menu of creative recipes.  

Whether you’re hungry, thirsty, or just looking for a great new hangout, Park Pizza & Brewing Co. is a fantastic place to be.

Enjoy Signature Craft Beer when you Stay at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando

Did you know that Rosen Hotels & Resorts has a signature locally made microbrew?

Alligator Drool IPA is the perfect refreshing way to end a day exploring Orlando.  

Created and prepared at Brew Hub in Lakeland, Florida, Alligator Drool is the hallmark beer of every Rosen property, including Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando.  

Pick up a pint onsite at Zebra’s Lounge & Grille or Plaza Garden Restaurant or grab one to go at Lite Bite.