Azalea City Brewing was up next on our never-ending brewery tour. We stopped in on a Friday early evening and they were already pretty busy. The bartender was very attentive and we didn't wait long to order. I ordered a flight and tried the following brews: Hot Blonde Ale - the most interesting of the bunch. Spicy from the Datil peppers. Unique and tasty brew. Coffee Cream Ale - crisp, smooth, lovely coffee flavor throughout. One of my favorites. Mud Spring Oatmeal Stout - creamy, dark, rich, malty. Very good! 7 Sisters Lager - simple, clean, classic lager flavor. Hubby loved their Fresh Squeeze Hazy IPA. We enjoyed the brews, live music, and the laidback vibes. We will definitely be back! read more

Azalea City Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Palatka, Florida

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Everything was amazing! My husband and I went there, and the vibe was right up our alley. I had the coconut stout, which I highly recommend even if you don't like coconut. It didn't taste like coconut. It just really enhance the flavor. There was a live band called "swing and a Miss". I would definitely go again. They have fun events like Bonsai & Beer, and the adopt out cats which are sometimes available to meet. read more

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Stopped in on our way to St. Augustine from Ocala. They have a spacious inside with bar seating and tables and high tops. There are 2 outside spots with plenty of seating. My husband enjoyed both beers he got. One was a hazy IPA and the other was their red ale. I had their Mango seltzer craft soda ( Non Alcoholic). We were able to bring food in. There is a changing table in the ladies room! (Important for those with littles!!). The only downside was the bartender was not very friendly. But that didn't stop us from enjoying the brewery. If your in the area, check out Azalea City! read more

Azalea City Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Palatka, Florida

It's hard to add much to Bill M's review below, but I will say I agree with him & know his reviews to be reliable as we cross paths in local breweries. However, I LOVE a strong flavored brew so of my flight I preferred the spicey HOT BLONDE and the richly flavored Coconut stout. I have watched Palatka evolve over the decades as I pass thru to Gainesville and Azalea City Brewing is the BEST THING in town! Great venue, great staff, great food trucks & great music. My Saturday stay was even better as they are a Harvest Host & I could book a stay in their parking lot and sample more beer this time, trivia & dancin'! Also checked out the fantastic Sunday food truck Bacon & Bubbles. My best reason to visit Palatka! read more

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Great choice of beer, friendly service at the bar, and a very relaxing setting!! All combined with a beautiful sunny day!!

Given different circumstances I'd have been here at or very near their opening. I met the brewer while he was working at a brewery in St. Augustine and had been wanting to see what he'd do on his own. I'm pleased to see that he's doing very, very well. Indoors is spacious, inviting, and staffed with helpful, knowledgeable folks. Seating is plentiful, well spaced, and comfortable (cushioned chairs with backs thank you very much). Some breweries feel like they're running on the cheap...not here. The board is extensive with lots of variety (I'll give my takes a little later). They also have a section of white boards dedicated to events, music, food trucks, etc. That's excellent. Inform the consumer and they will engage. The outdoor area is very open (albeit to the elements). You'll find picnic table seating and corn hole there. Again, the seating looks comfortable and is well spaced. The place is very dog friendly, which is a huge plus to me. Beer is about taste, so your assessment might differ, but here's my take. I had twelve beers on three flights. They came in as follows: Passionfruit Orange Cream Ale - very light, slightly sweet and fruity. Great for someone who likes a light or sour beer Coffee Blonde - loads of coffee right up front, smooth finish. This beer won awards lately and it's pretty clear why, it is excellent Strong Blonde - sweeter than I expected. A good blonde but be careful of the 8.3% ABV. I wouldn't order it again, but if someone bought me one, I wouldn't dump it Hot Blonde - it's too hot for me. I'm not a hot beer guy, so I'll leave it at that... Palatka Haze - this is a light hazy IPA. Not as much juiciness or bitterness as many I've had, but a very easy drinker. I can sense a good burp from this beer. I liked this beer a lot The SMaSH is smooth and flavorful. I taste more malt than hop. That's not bad, it's a good balance. Azalea City 385 IPA - pleasantly surprised. This is a Pale Ale in my opinion. It's fruity, but not in a hoppy, bitter way. It's an IPA that you can drink in warmer weather, poolside. Have your friends that "don't drink IPAs" try this one. Ravine Red Ale - not for me. It's weak, lacking that maltiness that I expect in a good red. Like the Strong Blonde, I'm not ordering another, but if someone buys me one, I'll drink it Black IPA - a deep, rich IPA, it's not one I'd order, but if a dark IPA is your thing, have a taste before you grab a pint. You might like it. Doppelbock - a solid, clean, malty, slightly sweet beer. This would be a great beer with a chocolate sundae, or just on a Sunday with chocolate. Oatmeal Stout - I've had a few really good Oatmeal Stouts (looking at you Bog Brewery). This one might be better in the next batch...I'd give it another try, but this batch isn't me Imperial Stout - when I think imperial, I think noticeably high ABV. That's not the case here. It's a light Stout, sweet on the tongue, with a hint of alcohol. It's drinkable, but honestly, a little light on the character I expect from an imperial. In the end, I'll stick to the light and IPA beers here. No slight intended, each brewer has strengths and I think right now Eli is hitting on all cylinders with his IPAs and lighter beers. He's clearly talented. I'll be back to experience the progression. Cheers! read more

Azalea City Brewing - The "light ones". Coffee Blonde, Strong Blonde, Hot Blonde, and Passionfruit Cream Ale. All are good, Coffee Blonde is great - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Palatka, Florida

John and I frequent breweries, everywhere we go~ so our day trip had a couple brewery stops on it, naturally. Funny thing is- I don't drink/like beer. Gasps! What?!?! I know, I know- we have close to 80 pint glasses at home collected from breweries across the country! And we picked up one here too!!! Andrea is the owner and was there the day we went in. She introduced herself and made sure to take good care of us. I love a craft brewery with working owners! John and I were both sporting shirts for breweries- he had on a Wicked Barley shirt and I had on Escape Brewing and Andrea noticed. I ended up grabbing a tank top from her collection too. Fun attire! All this talk of merchandise- and guess what??? I did drink an Original Sin, Black Widow Cider! They got me~ with a little sample, I enjoyed it so much I ordered a pint. John went with a flight and enjoyed the brown best. He also helped me with my drink and kept saying it had the complexities of wine- which it did. It was more full bodied than most ciders. Packed with blackberry flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed the space too- Andrea converted a Coca-Cola factory into her brewery and the artistry she incorporated throughout with murals and custom metal art is stunning. Even her flight holders were great custom art! We fell in love with Palatka years ago when we discovered Ravine Gardens State Park while the Azaleas were in full bloom. I completely understand the draw for Andrea to focus her brand around the local beauty of the wild azaleas and the river running through the area. You can tell by her space that Andrea is an avid lover of nature and art. A great family friendly space- I highly recommend you stop in next time you are in the area! read more

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Enjoyed beer, football and live music here. One of the coolest breweries we have visited in a long time. They turned an old CocaCola bottling plant into a modern microbrewery. The folks who run the place are very professional and nice people. The beer is very good. We were there on a rainy night so there were no people outside, but they have a very nice area outside, as well as nice bar and stage area inside. We plan to come back next time we are nearby. We are with Harvest Host. So we arranged to park our camper in the parking lot. It seemed secure and private. It was well lighted too. read more

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Saw the Vegan Food Truck parking at Azaleas and got so excited!! We popped in for a cold beverage and yummy vegan food. I ordered the "chicken" sandwich and truffle fries. They were delicious. I will come back to this adorable brewery the next time this food truck is there. read more

The food is great because they rotate gourmet food trucks at affordable prices and the beer is just fantastic. The bartenders are great and the vibes are exactly what you would expect from a local brewery. Try the Hott Blonde brew! read more

The Azalea City Brewing Company is build within an old Coca-Cola bottling company, tucked away in downtown Palatka. Certainly a move in the right direction for the town. It has a wide variety of locally brewed beers, ciders, seltzers, wines, and non alcoholic options. IPA fans, this is your place. They offer samples and give great advice so you truly enjoy what you're sipping on. The property open and relaxing with games and plenty of space to escape the crowds. Even has a kids zone... oddly. The location does not make food on site, but if your lucky the food truck will be there to subside your munchies. So if you're ever passing through I really do suggest stopping by, sip on a cold one and just taking it all in. read more

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I had the Berliner beer, and when she pulled the SOUR handle, I knew I was in trouble. Then I tried the Palatka Lean, not my kind of thing either. Settled on the #1 beer and it was actually drinkable. I think that the two bartenders need to be a little louder and faster. We were in a big group and it took a long time to realize there wasn't just one line. read more

This place is first class! The environment makes you NOT want to leave! The beer, sours, seltzers and even the food truck were excellent! There was a dance/exercise class in the banquet hall next-door that made you want to jump in! The gentleman playing his acoustic guitar was singing soulful music of all genres. Then my husband and I met a very nice couple sitting at the bar traveling from cross country. Had the most amazing time. Even the bathroom was first class! lol! can't wait to return! read more

Love this spot! Very welcoming and great beers! Be sure to check their schedule for live music, food trucks AND when the relaxed social bicycle ride happens! Thank you Azalea Brewing! I love the old historic vibe from the Coca-cola plant. read more

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Azalea City showed up at a local Halloween event and we got to try a few of their beers. They were so good we were willing to make the drive just to see everything they had to offer. Glad we did. This place had an amazing seating area and the band that was playing was one of the best bar/restaurant bands I have ever seen. They have a kids seating area, giant Jenga and Giant connect four so if you want to come out and can't find a sitter the kids can do their own thing while you are free to do yours. They don't serve food but have absolutely no problem with allowing outside food in and several local establishments deliver (Flavor - House of wings was our choice). Live bands, food trucks, and special events what more can you ask for in a hang out. read more

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Great find in the heart of Palatka! Family walked the ravine down the street for Mother's Day Weekend and stopped here with our pup after. This brewery is beautiful... Very hopeful it will help revive downtown Palatka! read more

Azalea City Brewing - Hazy IPA (small glass) and Wheat Lager in larger glass - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Palatka, Florida

What a great spot! Stop here every time we go through Palatka. Beer quality is excellent and the staff is super friendly. Sit outside if it's not too hot. read more

Beers are killer! Wether you like IPA's, stouts, or light beer, there's something for everyone. Bathrooms are clean. Staff is cool! Music could be better (play newer music, attract a younger crowd $$$). read more

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Good place to stop by for a beer when passing through. The foodtrucks they have so far have been good too. I like they fact they are utilizing the old Coca-Cola factory as well read more

Couple brews after a good hike in the Ravine State Park down the street. Gavin, the bartender was very informative and friendly. Great place and would definitely go there again read more

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One of my favorite places in town. The environment is super inviting and fun, located in the back side of the old cocoa factory. The owner and her team are wonderful, so friendly. Weekends there is usually a food truck and a band. Lots of fun local events, some have included night markets, yoga, line dancing, chili cook off, trivia night, brewery tours. They are always mixing it up and keeping our small town lively. Not to mention the beer. Wonderful craft beer, my personal favorites are the coconut imperial stout and the ravine red. I love the beer name nods to local things too. They also have seltzers, cider, and wine. A cooler of Hippo popsicles, kid area, and entire board game area not to mention life size Jenga. Beautiful outdoor patio too with cute lights I love in the warmer months. They have thought of a little something for everyone. If you haven't checked it out yet you are missing out. read more

Stopped in yesterday and had a great experience. Great beer selection and very friendly staff and owner. My dog was well received and got some special treats from a new friend made from the spent grain of the brewery. I even caught a pot luck event that was going on and was welcomed by everyone to have something to eat. A very nice surprise and I met a lot of nice people. I highly recommend a stop here! read more

The 386 is a wonderful IPA. The service is great and I hear the food from the food trucks is always good. I'm usually only hungry for beer when I'm there! Nice clean place to enjoy some great brew read more

What a gem! I wish they had this in St. Augustine, maybe a second location some day? Great spot, big inside and out, so perfect for social distancing (Covid). The staff was so nice, beer was great, setting up for music but we had a long day and could not stay. We will def be back, can't wait to try the food truck. read more

Found this gem hidden away in Palatka based on a recommendation from someone we met at a microbrewery in nearby St. Augustine. Such a delightful space with tons of character and nice touches like games, puzzles, etc. Kind of an industrial chic vibe, it's located in a re-purposed Coca Cola factory. There is also a spacious courtyard outside with a firepit (it's wintertime), and you can buy a S'mores kit to complement the food from the variety of food trucks that are scheduled frequently. Beer-wise they have a wide variety of styles - get a flight in one of their custom trays - so you can try several. My personal favorite is the datil pepper-infused Hot Blonde. We also liked the Marzen, the seasonal Peppermint Stout and Coconut Imperial Porter. So much to love about this place - for those visiting St Aug or the nearby beaches it's worth the drive! read more

What a great place! An amazing number of beers to enjoy and everyone I've tried is great. My favorite so far is the Hot Blonde brewed with Datil peppers. Great spaces inside, outside and in the courtyard beer garden. Well worth the drive from St Aug. hike the Ravine and hoist a few beers! read more

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My wife and I had our rehearsal luncheon here a few weeks ago, they were amazingly helpful with booking us the area and gave us a great rate. They staff was amazing, the drink menu and what they had to offer was perfect. I highly recommend them if you are in the area looking for local brews, food trucks, and great hospitality. Thank you Azalea City Brewing for making a piece of our wedding something to remember. read more

Absolutely adorable dreamy little gem in downtown Palatka. We were there for a birthday party and the staff is wonderful and so accommodating. Such a great place for a small gathering even allow you to utilize all outdoor space if it is not raining read more

This place is amazing, service was excellent and beer was unique and tasty. Definitely a cool place for the weekend!

We went to this brewery yesterday and was really disappointed with the experience! We were there first ones there and my friends were sampling a few beers. We opened a tab and I asked the bar tender what they had on the sweeter side since I don't drink beer. She did let me sample a tiny taste of a black cherry hard seltzer. I mentioned that I love a sweet sparkling moscato. She said that they had that but could not offer a taste of that. I ordered the glass of moscato and took a sip once she handed it to me. It was not sparkling and tasted really off to me. I told the bar tender that this was terrible and could I switch to the seltzer. Her reply was no!! I was taken aback by her rude reply! So, I just drank water add all my friends were drinking their beer. Then a woman came over to the table to clear the glasses. I asked if she was the manager and she informed is that she was the owner. I shared my experience and she clearly saw my full glass of wine pushed into the middle of the table and said she can not offer a refund! I did not want a refund just a glass of the seltzer. She said that would be considered a refund and they will not do that. Being in the hospitality industry and married to a chef/restaurant owner, this really shocked us! We never write negative reviews. However, both my husband and I had to write one. ( his can be found on their Facebook page) I know if anyone had to return a meal at a restaurant the wait staff / manager would offer to get you something else or offer to take it off your tab! Again, I never wanted a refund! read more