Arkane was the most recent stop on my ever continuing adventure to try all the breweries in the area. If not for Yelp, I'd never have known about this spot. It's hidden in the Winn Dixie/Mugs plaza on Starkey and East Bay. When I arrived it was the busiest I have ever seen a brewery on a Monday afternoon. Tons of people hanging out inside. The service was quick and friendly. They seem to be known for their sour fruity beers here, so I decided to get a flight and try a few of each. I had some from each category: Hoppy - Do the damn tang Sour - pinkish lemonade and beetle juice Dark side - java coffee porter I've tried many of the breweries around town and my overall verdict is this one is not my fave. I'm not sure if it's what I chose to try or just the selections in general. The sour beers were too sour and fruity for me. The coffee porter literally tasted like coffee grounds. Normally I like coffee beers but this one was not beery enough for me. At the end I sampled the gimme swelter - a mango habanero which is their signature brew - and did quite enjoy that one. It's also worth nothing they are a bit pricier than the other places for flights - $12 for the sampler. On a positive note, they do have a food truck most days of the week and an outdoor "beer garden" area. I might try it again but would try different brews next time. read more

Arkane Aleworks - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

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I really haven't reviewed this place?! It's my favorite brewery in town! Arkane Aleworks is brewing Some of the best beers around! I'd say they're known for their sours. But they also do great with stouts. Try a flight for yourself In case you have any doubts. I love the Gimme Swelter, A mango habanero florida weisse. They even brew a Peeps beer. Tho I don't think I'd order that twice. They recently had a Sour Fest And a slammin' anniversary party. It was perfect for trying new stuff Some were super sweet, others tarty. On my most recent visit, I found my new favorite beer. An amazing cantaloupe sour! I know, it sounds pretty weird. They've got a rotating list of food trucks. On Wednesdays, there's trivia w/ Brad. I love that they support local artists Just another thing that makes Arkane rad!! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Mmmm, so many sours! Can't elope, Nothing and like it, Taste the Rainbow and Ecto-Cooler - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

Sour is where it's at. On a long weekend this place was the oasis I needed to get away from Family. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to speak not only about there beers but other breweries as well. If you love sour beers this is the place to be. If I had one criticism it would be that you can't take the sours with you. Though there were other selections that you could take home in a growler. read more

Arkane Aleworks - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

Really fun and interesting brewery!! They have a great outside area complete with games! Ail the beers are good and the service was good too! We all liked the "gimme swelter" when we are in the area, we will definitely be back! It would also be a fun place to bring a group! read more

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The wife loves Gose's and with her departing tomorrow to the Chiefs Academy for the USCG we thought a day drinking send off was more than appropriate...let's go! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Time to get our local drink on! - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

This place is amazing! My husband doesn't like stouts but he liked the one I got here! And I don't like IPAS and I LOVED his! This place has a diverse menu with something for everyone. Their beers will help you venture into different styles of beers and enjoy everything beer has to offer! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Sunny Side IPA - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

I've been to Arkane twice now, and have enjoyed it both times. Very simplistic, almost hipster design, but it works for the business they have. Card games available, nice constant changing on tap menu with both wine and ciders available as well. Pretty reasonably priced. I'm not a huge fan of standard beers, but they always seem to havee something I enjoy. I didn't know this until tonight, but they have food trucks come through certain days in the beer garden. Tonight we had Forge Firestone Pizza (I hope I got the name right, they deserve the credit.) awesomely priced and impressed by the quality and the amazing customer service provided by one of the workers (unless he was an owner). Lots of toppings and great flavors. Will definitely be back for this vendor and to try other food trucks. (I also LOVE all the dogs that come in!! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

The first time we went here was not the best experience however I can say since going back this is by far our favorite brewery anywhere in the world. Joe and Dan are two world class acts and not only make great amazing beer but are even more amazing as people. The rest of the staff (Tiffany, Smalls, Ryan) just to name a few are also total rock stars. Every time we go here we feel like we are at home and receive red carpet treatment. I see why this place is the voted Best Small Brewery in FL year after year and they definitely represent that title to the fullest. The events they have here are always full of amazing people and just a ton of fun. If you are in the area do yourself a favor and stop by here, I can assure you that you'll be a lifelong fan!! Arkane keep doing what you guys are doing. read more

Well I've been at a tons of breweries, beer fests and brewery anniversaries and some of them are awesome some of them are just a catastrophe, but only very few standout and let me tell you, Arkane was one of them. I was visiting this past long weekend the Tampa area with the family. I knew about the their anniversary event and it was already on the plans to stop by since these guys have amazing beers. The operation was simple, you walked in, bought a token for $3 or get 7 tokens for $20 bucks. 1 token gives you half of pour(which it was the best way to go since they had a lot to offer) 2 tokens gives you a full pour. The service was amazing, the bartenders were super and friendly and helpful despite the response of the community(this was a full house event) tapping was simple, they ran out of something they will tap something new. I didn't have to wait for more than 3 min for my pour and in less than two hours I pretty much have had everything I wanted to try from this amazing brewery. Their best beers of the day in my opinion were first their infamous Ecto, second Yoga pants and one that I wish I could've got crawlers of it since my wife and I loved it Can't Elope such an amazing beer and perfect for this Florida heat. Cheers to these guys for their first year and I hope we get so many more. Also one more thing, they have some of the best swag for purchase, I bought myself a hat, I definitely wanted the shirt as well but I decided to use my budget for more beer lol. You guys will definitely see me next time I'm in town. Cheers!!! read more

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Service was excellent. The music was enjoyable. The food was mas o menos. Little selection

Arkane Aleworks is nestled in the middle of a shopping plaza that is hidden by other businesses that are on the side of the road. If it wasn't for a friend telling me about this brewery, I wouldn't have known it was there. Once you walk inside, you forget that you are in a shopping plaza. The brewery is spacious and comfortable. They have a nice small beer garden. They also have a food truck lined up for pretty much every day which is awesome. A lot of breweries only do it on weekends. The place was packed on the Thursday we visited. We tried a wide variety of beers and we loved almost every single one (one of the sours was super sour and good, just too much for me). Here are the beers we tried. Gimme Swelter - 5/5 - Mango Habanero Berliner Weisse, it is not overpowering. It isn't spicy. It is actually really smooth and really tasty. Ask for a sample and fall in love. Chocolate Devastation - 5/5 - I convinced my Husband to order this as his 2nd beer because I wanted it. Lol. It is really the first chocolate beer that I could drink an entire pint of. The chocolate is there, but not overpowering. It is a dark beer, but it is still super smooth. This is the perfect dessert beer. Yarmouth - 5/5 - Scotch Style - This was my Husband's beer too. I tried a sip and it was again surprisingly smooth. He loved it and we took home a can for later. We had another beer too, but I can't remember the name or find it in the pictures listed. All you really need to know is that the beer was dang good and there is a wide variety. Plus, all beers are $5 unless marked (and most of those are $6). They have some wine and there was a Kombucha too. Service is awesome too...especially when Paul is there. Check out Arkane Aleworks. We will definitely be back! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

My favorite Brewery in the area! Sour beer isn't so common from where we're from in Jersey or Philly so whenever there's an opportunity to take our out of town visitors somewhere local, we bring them here. It's definitely something new and different for them so it's great doing flights to sample all the good stuff. I'll say my all- time favorite is their classic, Gimme Swelter, the Mango habanero flavor is awesome and hard to compare to anything out there! Never had a complaint with the service here and there's also food trucks in the back on certain nights... makes it a plus if you want to stay a while and need something to munch on. Go on team trivia Wednesdays for an even better night out with good company! read more

Let me start by saying I LOVE SOURS! This place is a sour beer lovers heaven. I stopped by after their first anniversary so they had tapped out of many beers but they still had so many amazing beers on draft. Aside from sours, they also have plenty of other choices. Stouts, IPAs, pilsners, weiss beers, etc. Something for everyone. Located in a large shopping center but clearly marked. They have plenty of indoor seating as well as some picnic tables out back if you wish to brave the Florida heat. The visiting food truck on the particular Thursday that I stopped by sounded delicious but I didn't get to try it. The staff here was outstanding and I can't wait to stop by again! They are really passionate about unique beers and they have something for everyone. read more

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One of my favorite breweries!! If you like sours, this place will delight. They are crushing the sours. I recommend "gimme swelter", which is a sour, but has a slight spicy aftertaste. Really good combo! The staff is very friendly and makes suggestions based on your taste. They always do fun events, such as infusing candy into their beer for Halloween. I honestly haven't had a beer here that I don't like. They have "Crowler Monday's" where they offer crowlers of limited beers, but it's constantly changing. You will love this brewery!! read more

Arkane Aleworks - A flight of four - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

It's places like Arkane Aleworks that make me appreciate the thriving beer community. My boyfriend and I recently visited numerous breweries in the St. Pete/Clearwater area and Arkane was the best. We visited on our last night in town and really had wished we had checked it out earlier. Very friendly staff, amazing, unique beer offerings. I'd say they had at least 7 different sour beers on at once(my favorite!) so I was beyond pumped. They do half hours which gives you a more fulfilling experience to try multiple brews than your standard flight (although they have those too). My boyfriend and I got 5 32oz crowler fills (cans!) to ship back to New England. We were just visiting town so we did not have packing materials, the staff gladly found us an extra box and helped us pack the beer up. Incredibly friendly people, delicious beer. These guys will go far! read more

. Service is great. Smalls encouraged me to get the "AA" punch card that gets you a free beer after so many punches! Thanks to her and the other staff I have been here a lot more than I can admit on an online forum! Yikes read more

Arkane Aleworks - Gimme Swelter - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

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We discovered Arkane at the Sour Beer fest last year, and have eagerly waited for it's brick and mortar to emerge. The brains behind this operation took a minute, but they nailed it. Located in a shopping plaza in Largo, the space is well appointed. Plenty of tables inside for hanging out and a lovely bar from which to order tasty brews. The menu is nicely done, with the beers organized by type. Someone over there is pretty dang good with chalk art as well. There is a lot of personality around the place, in a good way. The decor is industrial/rustic, which is popular in may places around town, and I like the way they did it here. Nothing is in your face, but you get the right vibe, if that makes sense. I had a Cherry Lime sour, called Cherry Poppa, it was very lime-y and yummy. I also had the Kentucky cream ale, which was really smooth and lovely. The brews are very good quality. It's really clean and the employees are super nice and I highly advise you add it to your brewery tour of the Tampa Bay area. read more

I am a Huge fan of our growing craft beer scene here in Tampa bay but I was quite impressed with Largo's second brewery! This brewery recently opened and was surprised by the amount of taps they have to offer a range of Belgians, IPA's, Sours, and Malts. The owners/Brewers came from another local established brewery in the Tampa bay so that totally explains why their beer is so good! The inside is a great amount of open space both at the bar and the other seating offered. As I always do I order flights to try different styles and selections of beers breweries have to offer. They don't currently have flights but will allow you to sample what you want before you choose which beer to purchase which is nice. I sampled pretty much every beer that comes to my liking. My favorites were the Tramp Stamp which is a light and refreshing blonde ale. Next was the Skinny DIPA which for it being a double IPA the 5.8% was surprisingly low for a DIPA but it was tasty and delicious. Oh how I used to loathe sour beers but now I just can't get enough of them. I'm pretty choosy when it comes to sours but damn the Joza - yes it's a Goza is everything I want a sour beer to be. Thanks Joe for that amazing creation. It's light, tart, and has great flavor. I need growlers of this when production is upped : ) For IPA's the Snicklefritz American IPA was tasty too. The Passion of the Weisse was fruity and delicious. Overall for being a new brewery/establishment I was quite impressed by the quality of beer and how delicious their beer is. I am so glad we were finally able to come check this place out. Staff were super friendly and knowledgable. No parking issues. Great open and big space! I'll becoming back for that Joza - Gose ; ) read more

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One of our favorite breweries! The sours have always been next level but the stouts are also top notch. Highly recommend this place to anyone who likes great beer. Can't wait to get back here. read more

If you love craft beers this is a great discovery. Everything from milk stouts to their specialty sour beers this is a must visit, knowledgeable staff And friendly crowd. read more

Arkane Aleworks - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

I'm shocked I haven't written a review for Arkane Aleworks. It is my favorite brewery in Tampa Bay. I love sour beer and they deliver so well on these beers. I first tried Arkane Aleworks at the Brewer's Ball during Tampa Bay Beer Week 2017 where they went on to win an award in the beer awards. Their Gimme Swelter and Mezkin Blackbird beers are no joke. Incredibly delicious. I finally made it over to the brewery recently when I finally had a reason to cross the bridge and loved it there as well. I did a flight and everything I had was excellent. My favorite was their Wry Ask Rye sour beer. Honestly - everything had quality and the staff is so friendly. There is so much to love about Arkane Aleworks. They are a fairly new brewery, but I think they will go on to grow big in the future. I'm looking forward to that. Cheers! read more

Arkane is awesome! They have a greet select and cool names for them. I LOVED the Yarmouth and my partner enjoyed the FunkerNickel. The staff is cool to get to know and the atmosphere is nice. Thank you! Michael Smith Commissioner City of Largo read more

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Located just off East Bay, Arkane is set in a strip mall that is always heavily trafficked. The taproom is pretty standard with a long bar, local art on the walls, and plenty of seating. The bartenders are friendly enough, typically allowing customers to sample the brews before making a selection. Arkane hosts food trucks a few nights of the week and has various events and tasting that always draw a crowd. What truly sets this brewery apart is the beer. Specializing in sours, Arkane always has a vast selection and every beer I have tried (and there have been many) has been solid. The sours are various and delicious as are their IPA's and stouts. My personal favorites are the sour IPAs that rotate on tap. A fun atmosphere, helpful staff, and amazing beer make Arkane one of the best breweries in Pinellas County. read more

Reminiscent of some of the super cool breweries in North Carolina, and with their varied and creative selection of sours, you might even be able to compare Arkane favorably with the Funkatorium in Asheville. When we visited the servers were friendly and knowledgeable about the beer and made suggestions for us to sample based on flavor profiles we like. The beers are delicious. The bar has plenty of seating and there is table seating in the spacious interior as well which makes it nice if you want to bring friends or even your little ones. Can't wait to go back to Arkane. I live in Tampa but I would make a special trip to Largo for this one. read more

Awesome new brewery in a convenient local spot! We stopped in to check out the newest addition to our local craft beer scene and were very pleased to find a fantastic variety of styles and tastes as well as a comfortable setting to enjoy them in. There us definitely something for everyone, but I would say the selection of sours is where they hit their home run. I really enjoyed the funkernickel which was a dark sour and my wife's favorite was the cherry limeade sour. I also enjoyed the nitro porter along with a few other selections. The best way to describe this brewer's vision is very balanced beers that have excellent flavor and brilliant color. They were all delicious! Although we sat at the bar and were treated with exceptional service, they offer table seating and there is an outside area that is still being developed, but shows signs of promise. There is also frequently food trucks to satisfy your hungar as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Great beers! Great service! - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

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Decent beer selection ranging with a few of each kind. They have outdoor/patio sitting that looks like it'd be fun at night. Our favorite was playing the game boards they offered before trivia started. read more

Arkane Aleworks - Chill atmosphere with friendly bartenders. They let you sample before ordering - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

This place is FANTASTIC!!! Smalls is absolutely phenomenal and gives great recommendations!!! If Jesus drank sours instead of wine, these would be the ones he drank...for sure. Couldn't recommend this place more!!! read more

Arkane Aleworks - JESUS WOULD DRINK THESE...FOR SURE. - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

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Amazing sours! Fun sour names! Awesome atmosphere with very friendly bartenders that had great recommendations.

Thus far I've been here twice and love the causal atmosphere AND that it's dog friendly. Super chill. Tons of regulars. Friendly dogs. No food, except food trucks on certain days. Close by. Tons of parking. Great rotations of craft beers. This will be a normal stomping ground. Bringing in your own food is accepted. Or having it delivered. Love this place!! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Party Pant made with Tamarind, passion fruit imperial sour 9%. To die for!!! - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

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Stopped in as it was a day of brewery hopping. This place is very large inside. Huge bar but the tap list is only viewable from one side of the bar. Recommendation - have a printed list of beers for the other side of the bar that can't see this chalkboard list. I ordered the Double Pimp Slap and he had a flight of Gimme Swelter, Beard Splitter, Coconut Devastation and Udder Devastation. I enjoyed the DIPA and his favorite was the Udder. Flavors were very subtle in the habanero and coconut. We were going to order some chips and salsa or queso but the prices weren't listed anywhere so we let go of that idea. They had a food truck out back, hotdogs of some sort, but there wasn't a menu inside so unknown offerings and prices. They have a beer garden to the back of the property. A few tables and chairs and what looked like a stage in the corner. It was fenced in with chain link fencing. A couple of pups walked through so they must be dog friendly. It was busy on a Friday afternoon. I would say it was at 60% capacity. Very clean inside. Huge parking lot as it is located in a strip mall. We can check this one off the list. Was it good? - it was your usual suspect. Still searching for that je ne sais quoi! read more

Tampa/St Pete beer scene has blown up with some big boys making world class beers. I've had a few of these guys beers at various festivals and guest Taps but finally made it to the source! 20 different beers on draft all brewed here. Great variety, the sour fruity styles is what brings you here, but they nail the malty scotch ale, Yarmouth, and they make solid stouts. This place might not be close to my downtown tampa home but worth stopping by. I'll be back again, often! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

Dessert Eagle. Imperial Sweet Stout w/Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Habanero. 10% One of the best beers I've ever tasted. I like the habanero, and it features well here. If you don't like the spicy on your tongue at the end of an 8oz pull, maybe share with someone. But for me... more enjoyable than Prairie Bomb, my previous favorite. They have a lot of good offerings regularly. But I just had to comment on this one. read more

Heard of this place from a good friend at a bottle share once and made it a goal to visit.. Accomplished and to be honest one of the best Sours I have ever had are here.. Great atmosphere and service. Thanks guys! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Pinkish Lemonade - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

If you are in the Largo area & haven't been to Arkane Aleworks yet, you are missing out! This is a great brewery & the selection of beers is awesome! I am not usually a big sour fan but the Gimme Swelter definitely changed my mind. There are so many good beers on tap & they change often. Start with a flight and I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. The staff is super knowledgeable & can help pick out some beers that you will like. The atmosphere here is awesome too. Very family friendly! There's a fenced in courtyard out back & my kids had a great time running around out there. Sometimes food trucks will show up there too! And I saw a couple of patrons bringing in their dogs so Arkane is definitely a great place to hang out no matter who you are hanging out with! I highly recommend this place! read more

Arkane Aleworks - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Largo, Florida

Not sure why they have 4.5 stars. I didn't read the reviews. This is definitely a destination brewery. They are great at every style but their fruited sours really stand out! They get really good food trucks as well if you're hungry. read more

This place is the best. From their sours to their stouts. All are top notch! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Stopped by again, as I do every time I'm in town, and had a few more great beers. These guys are nailing it with all of their beers. A few more awards as well for this small brewery. No matter what your style you will find a beer to enjoy. read more

Plenty of space to enjoy your beer. Very nice and welcoming staff. Great beer; specially if you are on a sour/gose mood. read more

Great place to visit in the Bay area. Stop in have some beer and don't forget to take home your Crowlers. read more

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Arkane is the Taphouse that all local breweries should strive for! I've been in quite a few times, and was amaz d at the size of the crowd they bring in. Their beers are fantastic, and have some of the best names ever! They seem to specialize in sours, and they are all great! During events, it takes a while to get a beer, but they work hard to work as fast as possible, and they are always friendly and knowledgeable about their product. The only negative thing I have to say is the people they have doing their trivia is a mess. I go to a lot of places for trivia, and I prefer Big Trophy over any company in the area. Tampa Bay Dream Team is a close second, but whoever they have is boring, and kinda cold. Arkane is an awesome place. Probably the best brewery in the Bay Area, but I hope they get better trivia read more

Delicious beer. The Irish Wristwatch-5% Irish Red Ale was one of the best red ales I have had. 2nd taste was Gimme Swelter - a sour with smooth mango flavors and a dash of habanero spice. It is worthy of the 5 stars. read more

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