For the past two years, 3 Sons Brewing Co. has been one of South Florida’s hottest breweries. In fact, before owner and head brewer Corey Artanis even opened the taproom doors back in 2019, Ratebeer.com had ranked 3 Sons the Best New Brewer in the world. It’s Artanis’ pinpoint perfect pastry stouts that have garnered a devoted following. And a gaggle of awards. Such as Summation, a bourbon barrel-aged Imperial vanilla and coffee stout inspired by Goose Island’s 2010 Vanilla Bourbon County stout

If you’ve heard of Angry Chair, it’s probably because of beers like Double Stuffed Oreo Fudge Bucket and Imperial German Chocolate Cupcake Stout, which turn decadent desserts into liquid. But the Tampa brewery wants to be so much more than a one-trick pony. Equally as delicious as their pastry stouts are their sours, which also garner critical acclaim.

“Inspired by Florida’s rich aquatic heritage and culture,” Calusa makes some of the best mixed-culture-fermentation wild ales and hop-forward IPAs. Such as the Citrtonius Big IPA, a big New England-style hop bomb that often sells out quickly. Or Pixel Vision, a fruit beer with passion fruit and lactose.

You’ll find the original Civil Society taproom on a sunny street in Jupiter next to a boutique women’s clothing store and restaurants. But don’t be fooled by the surroundings – this should be considered a true Florida brewery. One that serves sunny, bright, juicy beers. Walk in and you’ll find an equally vibrant taproom covered in colorful art and graffiti. A creation of Karl Volstad, Evan Miller, and Chris Volstad, Civil Society leads South Florida’s beer scene by brewing “ISO”-worthy hazy IPAs

There are some truly exciting craft breweries making a name for themselves. Such as Corporate Ladder. The Palmetto, Florida, brewery hit the ground running with a wildly diverse lineup of beer. Take a look at their taplist and you’ll see a table beer beside a pastry kettle sour beside a schwarzbier beside a double hazy IPA. Corporate Ladder is making fun beer. There’s a sense of joy with their beer. And that’s something worth seeking out in today’s world.

Cycle Brewing Founder and Brewmaster, Doug Dozark, originally started brewing at his dad’s brewpub Peg’s Cantina in Gulfport before finding his own spot in St. Pete’s in 2013. For a while now, we’ve been enamored with Cycle’s exquisite Weekday Series–Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Overall, Cycle Brewing spends an inordinate amount of time perfecting the process of barrel aging. And it shows. The timeless adage things get better with age certainly applies here

The brewery’s sublime lagers and magical meads have vaulted this brewery to the top of our must-try lists. Green Bench Brewing has seen the market for foeder-fermented and barrel-aged wild and mixed-culture beers grow slowly over the last eight years as more people understand and experience the styles. As a result, the brewery bild Webb's City Cellar right next door to focus exclusively on these styles.

With “a vibe as original as the beers,” Invasive Species cranks out juicy IPAs and tart sour ales in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Lauded as making some of South Florida’s most innovative beers, Invasive Species has certainly “invaded” the Sunshine State.

Come on, did you think there’d be a list of best breweries in South Florida that didn’t include one of the godfathers of craft beer in the Sunshine State? Known for their incredible sours and standout imperial stouts, J. Wakefield is the standard bearer in the Miami beer scene. J. Wakefield has become synonymous with beer in Florida. Need we say more?

A staple in the Miami beer community, Lincoln’s Beard has been putting out awesome beer, great art, and high-quality vibes since 2016. But unless you live in the area, you probably haven’t heard of this hidden gem. With humility and talent, Lincoln’s Beard has helped make South Florida a destination for craft beer lovers.