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    Brew Life Brewing

    4.7 (30 reviews)
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    Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Sheila F.

    Excellent vibes. Welcoming staff. Good beers. Great atmosphere. We highly enjoyed the guava IPA. The video games are a nice touch and the art hanging throughout is well-curated and impressive. We will definitely return to Brew Life repeatedly.

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    Andy D.

    We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and had a couple of beers. They say that they are close to perfecting the IPA. I disagree. I found their beer a little too cloying for my taste. I think they should keep working on the recipe for sure. The atmosphere was pretty stark. The joint was empty. The owners were very nice, however. Bottom Line: There are a lot of breweries popping up in SRQ. This one just doesn't do it for me. Maybe it will for you.

    Brittany L.

    One of the newer breweries in the area, this spot is tucked away in a strip mall in Sarasota about 2 minutes from Calusa. I enjoyed the 2 beers I tried, one was a blackberry cream Berliner, the other was a brown ale (I think) called STFU Dougie. Dougie was sitting at the bar, I was encouraged to tell him to shut up. Yes, this name is a riff on a Lebowski reference. My fiancé had the guava IPA, which he enjoyed. There were many beer styles offered, plus hard seltzer. I'll definitely check this place out again. Flights aren't offered but half-pours are. Bonus features: A pinewood derby track runs the length of one wall. There are multiple video game stations, including vintage favorite Tetris and Guitar Hero. Plenty of seating with a good-sized lot. Sandwiched between Peruvian and Greek restaurants!

    Great selection & friendly staff! Definitely recommend & will return.
    Marty S.

    Great selection & friendly staff! Tasters help narrow down your choices. Definitely recommend & will return.

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    Let me first say that the only reason I am giving four stars is because they don't serve food. However, the beer is very good! I ordered a flight as shown. I enjoyed all the beers and my favorite which isn't shown, was the Pink Guava 2.0. It was a great double IPA that's fruity, sweet, but packs a 8.5% abv. I definitely recommend giving this place a visit if you enjoy trying new beers. Bartenders were funny, laidback, and pretty chill.

    Elizabeth M.

    Where the beers flow and the unicorns dance. Enjoyed our beers! Good location, we came right after going to Calusa.

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    what a great little brewery! Loved the "dude", great beer choices and perfect bar food !! Will be back!!

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    Always impressed with this place, chill vibes, watch some sports or play the arcade games, great people great times and impressive brews

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    In my opinion the best selection of in house beers at great prices in town. Friendly bartenders and owners!

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    Good Liquid Brewing - Mmmm.....truffle fries

    Good Liquid Brewing

    3.9(232 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    While in the Lakewood Ranch area, Sarasota... We were looking for something "different ". Thanks…read moreto YELP, The Good Liquid Brewery popped up. In we went. Very pleasant, right on the lake with a great view. It was quite windy today, so we sat inside at the bar. Kayla was our Bartender. What a cheerful young lady. Very personable and attentive. As a Brewery, they offer a pretty good selection of beers, along with a full bar. Today, they were out of their Amber, so I ordered their Kolsch. Quite tasty. For food, we ordered the fish-n-chips to share. We weren't very hungry and this was perfect portion to share. AND, it was one of the best fish -n-chips we've had in a long time. Not at all greasy, firm fish and the fries were over the top !! Crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. Coleslaw was flavorful with a lean towards vinegar, Not heavy mayo like in some places. Very tasty. We enjoyed ourselves and would definitely stop again the next time we are close to that area.

    We had a nice outside table which overlooks a pond. Our server was excellent the entire time…read more There is inside and outside seating, all which looks nice. The menu had a nice variety. I settled on the grilled chicken club with fries. Food arrived quickly and was hot. The sandwich was a bit messy to eat and was decent, not fabulous. Totally enjoyed the experience as would return.

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    Good Liquid Brewing - Spicy margarita. Get this!

    Spicy margarita. Get this!

    Good Liquid Brewing - The view. Even in the East you can enjoy waterside.

    The view. Even in the East you can enjoy waterside.

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    Sun King Sarasota - March 13, 2024

    Sun King Sarasota

    4.6(35 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    Shout out to Cara for making our visit a great one! After visiting the Carmel, Indiana location we…read morehad to come and visit the Sarasota location while we were in town. Know that it's in an industrial park, it's easy to miss, and parking is extremely limited. However, once you're there, enjoy the chill vibe. The beer is consistently delicious. I started with the cream ale, which is a favorite of ours, but switched to the Hoops There It Is, which is a peach flavored wheat beer that was incredible! I liked it so much I took a crowler home with me to enjoy. There was a New Haven style pizza truck that people came specifically for. If we didn't have other dinner plans, we would've stayed to try it. The outside seating area is cozy and there's bags there too to play. It looked like there was someone coming in to do trivia night? As for the inside, it's barebones but I'm here for good beer and conversation. We will definitely be back when were in town. Plus, now knowing the parking situation we'll be smarter next time.

    From Indiana, and I'm very used to the quality of Sun Kings products I constantly go back further…read moreAmber ales one available Amber has two months is absolutely the smoothest amber out there The only issue I constantly have with this location unlike the Indiana locations is their parking very limited and their outdoor space is not flat, which makes it very uncomfortable for seating

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    Kombucha was great!!

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    Sun King Sarasota

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    Big Top Brewing

    Big Top Brewing

    4.1(129 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon while we were in the area, having seen it but never visited. We…read morehad our dog with us -- they're pet-friendly outside on the patio and have plenty of shade! There was also a food truck-style dirty soda vendor, and a kids play area -- for people with kids, or people looking for an NA option, this brewery will have something for everyone. Our server was quick and checked in regularly. We weren't dining heavily, but split a pretzel; my husband decided this provolone-based beer cheese is the best he's ever had. I usually like to do flights to sample several beers, but they were not offering flights. However, they happily poured me several samples to try before committing to a full pour. I enjoyed the wheat beer and the pina colada sour I had. All in all, a really enjoyable spot to kill a hot Saturday afternoon at. We will be back!

    We took a trip down to Sarasota for date night and Big Top came highly recommended. After…read moreexperiencing the staff (Ben is the best!) and the appetizers (wings and the pretzel) we see why this place is packed. The wings were perfectly cooked and so flavorful (It's all in the brine) and the pretzel was soft and perfect for dipping in the amazing beer cheese. I had the Bee Sting pizza which made me a fan of whipped ricotta because is mellowed the hot honey sauce drizzle over fresh toppings. When I got to the crust I stopped and dipped them in this sensational sauce (I could have ordered the crust alone ). My wife had the sliders (she's not usually a slider person) to try something different and she loved them. The mini burgers were not over cooked and the toppings fit the slider perfectly the a tasty bite. I mentioned Ben because he took the time to come and check on us since it was our first time. He is an awesome man with a heart for people which made the experience top notch. If you're in the area and want great food and varieties of craft beer (I don't drink so I couldn't review) stop by Big Top. I will be back.

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    Shakespeare's Craft Beer and Gastro Pub - Texas burger

    Shakespeare's Craft Beer and Gastro Pub

    4.1(258 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    It would be hard to not rate this place as a five star pub. We arrived a bit after noon on St…read more Patrick's Day to find the place nearly full, with few places to sit. We opted for the bar. The place was decorated for the holiday and had a great vibe. Irish music was playing, of course. There's a large variety of beers on tap. A screen shows the current offerings. I had a Vagabond IPA, while my husband had a Kilkenny. Both were 20 oz pours, and very good. We decided to get a couple of appetizers because we had a dinner commitment. We had the English sausage rolls, wrapped in puff pastry, and the spicy English beer cheese dip, which came with pita chips. Everything was plentiful and quite tasty. There are lots of other great looking things on the menu. We enjoyed the congenial atmosphere, and the service by owner Rich. We never felt rushed. If we lived in the area, we would become regulars.

    Shakespeare's is clean, service is friendly and fast, food is good enough (but the fries are frozen…read moreand the "homemade" beer cheese tastes like Nacho Cheese from the ballpark). The main concern is the customers. I was one of three women (including the bartender) out of eleven people. The men were all older and every single one of them was bitching about women. They were calling the bartender from across the dining room, running her back and forth for every one of their demands. It was so frustrating and distracting. I was uncomfortable for myself and genuinely felt bad leaving the female bartender alone. Absolutely do not recommend for solo female diners.

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    On tap beer selection, by category

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