(Drank/Snacked 03/04/20 WE @ 3:30pm): Grabbing a beer at this brewery was a must for any "The Simpsons" fan!
On the grounds of Universal Studios Resort Orlando (Universal Studios Florida to be exact), I dragged my travel friend along to Duff Brewery for a drink of the famous beer from the animated series "The Simpsons" fame. As a fan of the show and a lover of beer I had to get my drink on! Did this brew have any merit or was it totally for show!?
PURCHASE
Duff's Amber Red Ale Beer 20oz ???% ABV ($10.99): Amber red color, slight hoppy malt aroma, medium body, butterscotch malt flavor, dry finish, and a slight hoppy malt aftertaste - an easy drink for any day and surprisingly low price based on theme parks and concerts comparisons https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ttPrXuNZ-dZgh8t9VQo4qw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Jumbo Pretzel ($8.49): One of the few food options available, this pretzel was fresh, fluffy, thick, and reasonably covered with salt (I usually brushed off most of it), served with a side of dippy mustard and catsup packets, this was a perfect treat to absorb the beer and tide us over until we eventually ate a real meal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=yYes2eSdQlCrnGomygLKaA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Soda 16oz ($3.99): My friend wasn't much of a beer drinker, so she opted for this sugar water quencher... and you knew how much I disliked soda - bleh!
SERVICE
Greeted by a jovil young gentleman, he welcomed us in as he gestured towards a couple open bar seats. We quickly placed our order, and minutes later it all came out. The rest of our time was spent relaxing while we enjoyed the shade and the waterfront views. Soon enough, we were ready to move on and easily paid as our bartender wished us a good day - all was good!
PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance)
General parking for the massive theme park started from $25.00, but my friend and I took a Lyft ride in and skirted parking altogether. Also, I believed if you stayed at any of the resorts in the area, shutter services were available.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
Located in "Springfield: Home Of The Simpsons" part of the park, this was pretty much an outside bar with some shade, patio tables, and a relaxing view of the waterfront. The bar itself was just that: a rectangular spacing with barstools all around https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=EcsqG-IbhWmDQBoryP609g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Plenty of natural lighting since you were primarily outdoors while various hung electric ceiling lights covered the rest. There were no TVs while the whirling sounds of conversations, rides, etc., filled the air. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=A-cmQ-mKOjoAuRTjbK7I3A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
If you visited Universal Studios Resort Orlando (specifically the Universal Studios Florida park portion) and were a fan of "The Simpsons", then you definitely had to seek out Duff Brewery for the experience of drinking Homer's favorite drink. Unfortunately, the beer and food selections were extremely limited. Sure, this was 100% a marketing tool (my career has been in marketing for over 25 years!) but thankfully the beer was pretty good (same with the pretzel). I'd go back again for an affordable cold brew anytime. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $25.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more