Absolutely fantastic beer, incredibly friendly beertenders, and an awesome vibe! We had some time…read moreto kill before checking into our hotel in Orlando, so we figured we'd hunt down a brewery. Apple Maps was zero help -- it kept suggesting every bar and grill in existence instead of actual breweries. Thankfully, our Minnesota HopPassport saved the day. We pulled up nearby breweries and landed on Rockpit... and wow, we're so glad we did. We were greeted the second we walked in, which instantly set the tone. For our first round, my husband grabbed the Stupider IPA and I ordered the Paloma Possible cocktail. We fully planned on having one drink and heading out -- but they were so refreshing on a hot Florida day that we couldn't resist staying for another. Round two: he went with the 1840 Pre-prohibition lager, and I tried the Motorboatin' Florida agave lager. Both were seriously delicious. The whole place had such a great ambiance and vibe, reminding us of the breweries we love back home in Minnesota. If we're ever in the area again, Rockpit will absolutely be on our list. Cheers!

It has been several months since we had been over in this area so we decided to drop by…read more We sat at the bar and one of the bar tenders took our order. The selection of beers that is currently on tap isn't our go to. I had the yardwork (light lager) and my husband did the mustache ride (red ale). Good overall experiences They had live music that was going to be starting up and we left right as they were starting as it was very loud.

We decided to come to hourglass because we needed a dog friendly place and we found it. When we…read morewalked in it was packed. Luckily today they're was a lot of food trucks. They also had live entertainment which was really nice as well. The vibes were really nice with other pet owners and creatives painting on canvas's. We ate at a Puerto Rican food truck and the food was really good. It was such a nice time with food and live entertainment and I could bring my dog what more could I ask for.

We were in the area and decided to stop in for a quick beverage. It did feel like this go round…read more They had less beers on top then when we were in here about four months ago. I got a 5oz pour of the Wee peaty (scotch ale) and then switched to cider (original sin NY style). They do have a good cider in the can selection. My husband got the Troy's hammer - a schwazbier. He liked it and ended up with two of them.

What a great little place with so many different beers. If you've been here plenty of times you've…read moremet Joey and you know just how monumental he has been! Frankie is always a keeper of great vibes .Never a complaint about service just great vibes and atmosphere . Family friendly and usually have food trucks here. They also have their own food which includes pizza, hot dogs, peanuts and pretzels. Parking sometimes can get filled up quick but all in all a great place to come through have a pint and meet up with some friends.

Got lured in to try the Guavacation but totally missed that one and went for the higher abv Tupac…read moreShaporter at 7.3% abv and the Hazel-Nutty Cracker at 9.5% abv! I guess I need to go back someday to try the Guavacation Beertender came by fast and gave several samples. He was able to help pick the best options. The porter and stout were the smoothest and the best options for me, even with the higher alcohol content. I'm not a bitter fan and most of the other ones were too bitter for me The place is wide open with a lot of big tables and felt very spacious. The board game collection was great and had a fun time playing the Soul Tokens game. The different events here seem to keep this place pretty lively. It was quiet at first but a big crowd started to roll in the later afternoon

Every visit to Half Barrel is a great experience!…read more From the attentive service to the onsite food options, and craft beer selection, there's always something to enjoy. I'm definitely a fan. They also host sports and themed events that keep the space fresh, exciting, and ever-evolving. Parking is available, but rideshare is a convenient option. Drink Responsibly....Cheers!!

This feels (and is) like a local brewery with a daily atmosphere, but for adults and I like that…read more It's not huge, but they had a good sampling of their brews and other local small breweries. I really liked their sour! The prices are also not bad at all! The food you order via QR code and it's a little confusing because everything says you will go pick it up but our food just kept being delivered. Maybe we were special? Idk. But that was good service. The food was hot so I know they just prepared it, but it's nothing special. It feels like decent snacks to pair with your beers and keep people staying...and honestly I'm not mad about it. I tried the chips/cheese, chicken tenders and fries and a friend had the chicken flatbread. The flatbread seemed like the best of the bunch.

This was a very popular spot on a Saturday afternoon. We walked into a packed dining/bar area and…read morenoticed a sign stating that the patio would be closed off for a private event for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. We later saw them setting up tents and a bounce house. It looked really fun. We found ourselves a spot near the perimeter of the room and began reviewing the menu. There are a lot of varied options available to please any palate. We are at a brewing company, but I don't really like beer, so I opted for the Pirate's Punch cocktail. It was fruity and very reminiscent of a classic rum punch. Hubby likes light beer, so he ordered the 16oz Celebration Light Lager at the suggestion of our server, Missy. He enjoyed it very much. The vibe was very casual, social and fun. They have table and board games available for you to play with friends and I'm pretty sure that had the patio been open, they had some outdoor games available as well. There was music playing and folks talking and celebrating birthdays, so it was a little loud, but not annoyingly so. It was very upbeat and sunny to match the beautiful day. I was torn between The Big Salad, which my body was so desperately craving, and the Queens Calzone, my heart's desire! So you know I had to order both, and I topped the salad with grilled salmon! What?! We were on vacation! I'm not sure if the salad was big, or if the plate was just small, but I ate half of it there and took the other half home. The salmon was cooked nicely and the salad and dressing was refreshing. The calzone was crisp on the outside, but the cheese wasn't quite melted on the inside. I took a couple of "taster bites" but opted to take the rest home to be reheated and properly melted. I shared some with my husband as well and he observed that the bites just weren't balanced. I agreed. One bite was a stack of chopped ham and nothing else. Another would be completely different. I wish the filling would've been mixed and spread throughout so that you could get some of everything in each bite. I was most impressed by what my husband ordered. I don't mean to toot my own horn, but he loves my cooking so much that restaurant fare does not usually float his boat. He ordered the Korean Noodle Bowl with Shrimp and he absolutely loved it! I noticed at least two other people at surrounding tables having that dish as well, so it must be popular. He loved the level of heat and flavor. He wanted to "dog it down" but saved a small portion for me to try later, just as research and development for me to reverse engineer it and create for him at home! I love the challenge and the inspiration. Any meal that can impress him gets two thumbs up from me! He felt that it needed a little something on the side, so he also ordered some crostini for dipping. They sell beer steins, stickers, buttons, hats, t-shirts, etc. and we saw some t-shirts that we liked (Oktoberfest themed), so we grabbed those as well. They ran us about $30 each, but it will help us commemorate our time in the area. Overall, we enjoyed some good food in a fun atmosphere and would definitely return if ever in the area again.

Celebration Brewing Company has great craft beer, decent food and fantastic service. The beer…read moregets you in the door and their great customer service keeps you coming back. You can tell that the servers here take pride in what they do and it consistently shows. It is the only brewery within about 20-30 minutes. It is right off of I-4, has plenty of parking and if you have an EV, there are charging stations in their parking lot. It has been a while since I reviewed this brewery and I can honestly say Celebration Brewing is one of my favorites. Heck, it is the only brewery anywhere near Disney. Celebration Brewing Company is no different from anything in life, eventually it has to change. Some changes have made me happy, while others have left me both sad, disappointed and confused. Mostly sad though. Let's start with all the great things they have going on here. First, this is like a restaurant which has great craft beer, specialty cocktails, wine and spirits. I wouldnt say a full bar, but they can accomplish most mixed drinks and have a few specialty cocktails of their own. There is both inside and outside seating and plenty of it, as well as seating at the bar. As far as decor, the BEER sign is iconic. There are so many photos opportunities here. And, despite what I am about to say, Celebration Brewing Co is a solid 4 stars consistently. Now I will talk about some of my personal concerns about the brewery. This is my whine time disclaimer. To start, the food has been hit or miss, but mostly a hit. Their burgers and wings are consistently good. They do change their menu as places do from time to time and the things I really loved about the last menu were recently swapped for less tasty versions. To be exact, the pasta and pizza are not as good. And there is one pizza they had called JAMMIN (absolutely amazing) which they changed to FiG Etabouitit. The latter has a similar combination of ingredients, but is lacking and pales in comparison to the original. The new version is just overly sweet, while JAMMIN was savory, sweet and well balanced. You could actually taste the fig jam before, while the new version legit just tastes like honey. They told me it had fig jam on it, but unless the fig jam they are using now is mostly honey, I am not buying it. The new version is a fail. Lastly, they brew a lot of decent beer here which tastes like what it should be. The Belgians are not as good as I remember, but everything else from lagers to stouts to IPAs, decent representation. Every once in a while though, they come up with some bangers which I absolutely fall in love with (Like GINGY SNAPS), but when I return they have moved onto some other innovative beer. Leaving me feeling like that kid whose parents got divorced and it's all my fault (because I didnt support that beer as consistently as I should). So that is my 2 cents. Hope this helps.

Yes - we we're back again because they're one of the few breweries that actually have stouts…read moreavailable. Not to mention they were doing a great event where you could paint your pet. Basically was a paint my number, but the artist who was hosting the event got a picture of your pet created the numbers and then you got to paint it on the easel. It was a really cool experience and by no means am I an artist but I had a great time. It was $65 to paint one pet. The artist was really helpful and walked you through tougher areas as well. If you were participating in the activity, you got one beer on her. We hung out after and enjoyed another beer and the fun atmosphere. They have tons of board games you can choose to play as well.

If you love great craft beer, Twelve Talons is one of the best kept secrets in Orlando. So Travis,…read morethe owner/brewer is in my opinion a genius. He brews beer like some people paint master pieces. The beer here is next level, especially if you appreciate the nuances of craft beer. Sarah was our server the two times I have been here and, what a great person. And she so knows her beer. The first time I was here Travis explained the concept of the 3 foot raven or crow, but upon making this review, the mythology escapes me. Still... whatever they are doing here is working. And... if you love craft beer, this is a must visit. There is beer, mead, wine and mixed drinks. And they have a dedicated food truck with some decent options. The BEER: Papa Midnight coconut Imperial Stout 10.8% ABV... so imagine a mounds or almond joy, but it is a stout. The nose is all toasted coconut. And it is so very great. Da Minted peppermint Imperial Stout 10.8% ABV... so I saved this one for last because I thought it would be sweet, and it is not. Dark chocolate and mint. Very delicious.... The Hop & Haze IPA 5.6% ABV... this a great hazy, white grapefruit, clean flavors and totally crushable She's Not Rude, Just Chai spiced red ale 5.5% ABV... the chai makes this red ale smell sweet and it is anything but that Beauregard's Berry End fruited sour 5.8% ABV... has a sweet jam nose, it is a sour, and it is sour, but those jam notes make it next level... "it's a little earthy and that comes from the mushrooms" To Sir, Wit Love gose 4.7% ABV... Light flavorful, slightly salty, slightly sour, not everyone's palette, but definitely mine Path to Gold golden ale 5% ABV... so very crushable, this is your everyday beer for everyday people She's a Bonnie Lass Irish Red 5.8%... wow, the taste is indescribable, it is red ale with balance A Norse of a Different Color hazy IPA 7% ABV... so high in IBUs, great mouth feel, if you like a piny hoppy IPA, you will be a fan Oolong Time, No See session mead 6% ABV... I am totally in love with this session mead. So graceful, tasteful and unique. I think this is my favorite!!! The Hummingbird Special sweet mead 11.8% ABV... says fermented Florida wild flowers honey, but it has a sweet and nutty almost peanut flavor. It is super sweet and quite tasty. Like a sweet wine. TT hard Cider 6.6% ABV... dry cider, like an an English cider, really liked it I so wish ai lived closer to Twelve Talons. So many great and unique flavors in craft beers, ciders and meads. There is something great going on here. Like and share.

Kristy made our evening. She was SUPER friendly and knowledgable. She was checking on everyone at…read morethe bar and even helped anyone who came in that was lost. We were looking to get some snacks for dinner and tried the pretzels with beer cheese and the french dip. Both were good and had good flavor. Neither were very hot, but they were warm and prepared as ordered. The tots were really good! They had a good selection of beers available for different flavor profiles. The location had some nice decor with hightops, lowtops and bar seating. Lots of space available.

Had a great time watching football on one of the many screens. They had a great select of their own…read morebeers Something for everyone. For food I got the pulled pork cuban sandwich and their "sidewinder" fries. They were actually wedges with some seasoning in the outside. Not sure what it was but they were great. They did a great job on the Cuban. It's everything you expect in a cuban. It was not a huge meal and since I was drinking beer and water football it was perfect size. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I come here again when I'm Orlando

Of all the many times I have been here, so surprised I have never reviewed Tactical Brewing. What…read moreis more funny is that I really thought I had already reviewed it, but in my defense I have a history of writing reviews and forgetting to post them. So buckle in, here it goes! Tactical is a high end brewery with home brew vibes. The beers here have their own unique character and if you are not a casual beer drinker you will really appreciate it. It is located in the ritzy area of Orlando where parking is challenging and rides have is encouraged. Tactical is armed forces and first responders friendly. Tactical has cratf beer, wine and craft cocktails as a rotating food schedule. On thus Sunday just they had a Latin inspired menu. Tactical has both inside and outside seating, a wrap around bar, high seats and tables. I remember it being a little darker. Lighting is always dims and sets the tone for a great drinking experience. Also on my visit was a live guitarist Mike Lynch and he was very talented. Just love the vibe here at Tactical Brewing. The BEER: Noise in the Forest Maibock 6% ABV... really liked this one, easy drinking with a fermented finish Florida Slay Ride Golden Ale 7% ABV... slightly sweet, if you know Golden Monkey, this is a smoother version with a lot more complexity There are some cool sours including imperial, and a pretty diverse selection about 20 taps. As a craft beer lover, I really love Tactical Brewing.

I absolutely love supporting veteran-owned businesses, so I'm really glad we found this place while…read morevisiting Florida. From the moment we arrived, we really enjoyed the location and the overall environment. It was a great place to relax, have some good beer, and enjoy ourselves. The service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and genuinely seemed to want everyone to have a great time while they were there. They had a great variety of beers, with plenty of different styles to choose from, especially sours. Now, I will say that their sours were definitely on the sweeter side. I really enjoyed them, but if you're expecting a traditional, tart sour, these probably aren't quite that. That being said, the flavors were absolutely out of this world! They were unique, flavorful, and definitely worth trying. One of my favorite things about the venue was seeing all of the patches from military service members, along with patches representing law enforcement. I thought that was such a cool and meaningful touch and really added to the character of the place. Overall, we had a fantastic experience. Great atmosphere, welcoming staff, and some really good beer. We actually ended up taking some beer home with us--and honestly, that says a lot! I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area, especially if you enjoy supporting veteran-owned businesses and trying something a little different.

I had a few minutes to kill before a Fringe show so I ducked in and grabbed myself a cold beer…read more The bartender was great, told me about the brewery and helped me decide on a Peach Mango Sour that hit the spot perfectly! Totally chill vibe and just what I was looking for at noon on a Saturday. We will be back!

Yuuuup! It's just as good as we remembered it. Glad that they still had the brownie (brown ale) and…read morewhite rhyno (Belgian whit) beer on draft. $6.50 a pint - can't beat that! Ordered their famous jumbo wings (extra crispy) with their garlic jalapeño sauce on the side. Comes with celery sticks and their house made blue-cheese/ranch. I wish we got our server's name. She was super nice with blonde hair, and checked up on us every time our glass will go empty. Extra shout out to her. My fiance thought he left his wallet there. We called and she looked for it while staying on the phone with us. She even checked inside the trash cans! She got our name and number just in case it turned up. He ended up finding his wallet in the car. Thankful for her and hope she serves us again, next time we're there. Very soon! Wings are always a banger. You can tell they take care of their kitchen by how clean and quality the wings are.

Such a fun spot for happy hour! We came in ready to relax and left already planning our next visit…read more The drink specials were generous and the vibe was warm and lively without being too loud to actually talk. Hands down the star of the show was the shrimp dish, perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and honestly some of the best we've had in a while. We ended up ordering a second round just to enjoy it a little longer. Service was friendly and attentive the whole time, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a great happy hour with a standout menu item, The Whyskey delivers. We'll definitely be back!

We popped over here for lunch on a Saturday around two in the afternoon. We were very surprised…read morewith how busy it was as it's typically not that busy on Saturday afternoons. We chose seats at the bar and were greeted promptly by Brian and Rowan. Because there were a lot of people and just the two of them, they were running around taking orders from tables as well as servicing the bar so it did take a little bit to get our drink orders in, but we were enjoying looking through the whiskey library anyways. I started off with a Suncreek blonde ale. It is strawberry blonde ale and it's delicious. My husband started with the Yingling. He keeps hoping they will bring the Kentucky bourbon ale back on tap again. For lunch, I got the whiskey dip which is full of chopped beef with cheese and onions. Served with an herb, dipping sauce, and your choice of side. I opted for the sweet potato waffle fries because they are delicious. My husband got a burger with fries cooked perfectly. Once we are done with our food, we did opt for a taster. My husband had to go through several different bottles before he found one they actually had in stock. That is one of the downside is the whiskey library that is online is not always reflective of what they actually have in stock as he was really looking forward to trying the old Fitzgerald birthday, but alas, they did not have it in stock. He ended up going with the jack Daniels 12 year and really enjoyed it. I opted for the widow Jane 14 year very sweet easy to drink. Great service from Bryan and Rowan always enjoy seeing them behind the bar