After dinner this evening, my mom and I decided to stop at Home State brewery which is right next to the cycling place in the Hamlin Grove area. They have their own beers that they make along with a special guest cider. They're currently carrying the original sin rosé hard cider. Right now on tap, they have three sours; they have a pink lemonade, a watermelon, and a blueberry, I decided to get the pink lemonade sour and a 5 ounce pour for $3.50. They also have a happy hour from 3 to 6 PM Monday through Friday. The lady at the counter with the curly hair was super nice and I also signed up my phone number for rewards and points. The ambience of Home Saint Marie reminds me of the ambience off of Michigan and in the milk District. 10/10 If you haven't been here, I have a recommended!!! read more

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I've been here many times... Solid space that keeps growing with events and specials. Great staff and some good beer options that have also gotten better over time. read more

Leaving you itself is welcoming until you meet the staff. There is a very small indoor space. Most of the space for this venue is exterior. They've set up spacious outdoor areas, including a stage however, the stage was not in use the night that we were there roped off for performers only. Given the nights Weather, there were very few people who chose to venture outside our group elected to go out there based on our conversational needs and the interior volume of the establishment. We all placed food and beverage orders many of us had to re-order our food or did not eat or consume all of our food due to the taste and quality of said food. What was most disappointing was they have posted rules about their venue and how patrons should behave there was a special section dedicated to children. When bringing this to the attention of the bar manager the bar manager informed us that he can only enforce socials if the parents agree, he can't make children behave so the children were able to continue to climb all over furniture, run scream at the top of their lungs as if they were being harmed. Impacting the overall serene outdoor area and those of us who were out there. That insult to injury at this point, the parents and their children have went inside. The Moore manager comes back out to inform us that we have won against the toddlers. We outlasted them. Prior in our night's conversation, the bar manager informed us at their regulars, and he knows them all by name. Just let us to more of a belief that they are being given special privileges as to being regulars, then actually enforcing the rules that were regularly posted and that those rules only applied to new attendees, not regulars who you know by name. Go ahead, rename the bar chairs, where they know everybody's name. read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

Employees were super nice. Easy to order beer and food. Cuban sandwich was delicious. My husband and I enjoyed the ambiance and cleanliness.

Came here for a market popup and this was a really great spot to chill and wait. Had some cold beers, caesar salad and the potato salad. The potato salad was quite tasty! The caesar is your normal tasting caesar salad. This place is order at the counter and seat yourself. There is indoor and outdoor seating. When we were there they had trivia and although I didn't particpate, it was fun to watch and be in the middle of it. All in all a great time was had! read more

Home State Brewing Co. - caesar salad - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

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Located in a shopping center with many options and an abundance of parking available, this is the place where you want to be. With great attentive service, the taproom combines a chill vibe with space to accommodate those seeking a social environment or a place to work and let the creativity flow. The outdoor space is significant with activities to keep you occupied. With a variety of craft beers, the quality is good and very solid. They also have food to satisfy even the pickiest taste buds that are great for sharing. Cheers! read more

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Home State Brewing, is in a beautiful area Winter Haven, heck all of Winter Haven is beautiful. Well decorated and plenty of comfortable area both inside and out. When you first walk in you order the beer. They have menus right there and there is also a big menu over the bar. They have food as well. We tried their cupcakes, bomb! Their brewer is Justin and he has figured out something a bunch of big breweries haven't figured out; your beer can be simple and have clean flavors and be awesome. THE BEER AT HOME STATE BREWING IS AWESOME!!! And they are also dog friendly on the outside patio. Oh and kid friendly whether they have fur or not. The restrooms are gender neutral so there are no lines. And the restrooms have the coolest wall paper. For my first visit I was quite impressed and I think I need to make this one of my regular breweries to visit because the beer made me feel like home. So amazing! The BEER: Apparition Rye Saison 5.8 % ABV... slightly fruity banana clove, like a hefe or a Belgian, this is all day drinkable Queen Boheae Czech Dark Lager 4.8% ABV... Coffee and slightly Czech, if this one was a nitro or poured from a Czech tap it would be other wordly Party Pace Kolsch 4.8% ABV... everything you want a Kolsch to be, low in IBUs and full of that clean flavor Easin' the Tension Amber Lager 4.8% ABV... Oh how much I liked this, some complex flavors in a lager Oh My Gatos (Flagship) IPA 6.2% ABV... slightly citrusy with piney notes, better than your average IPA Doctor's Orders Hefeweizen (Flagship) 4.6% ABV... banana clove and a little bit of lemon, all day crushable goodness Calypso Coconut Lager 5% ABV... the Coconut is closer to Coconut water, so totally refreshing and definitely crushable Secret Stash Double Milk Stout 10% ABV... so impressed by this stout, it is not too sweet or boozy, this is a sneaky beer, 3 and you will need a designated driver... oh and it pares well with the cup cakes If you are in Winter Haven FL and you need a great craft beer, Home State Brewing is the spot! read more

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Very nice brewery with a ton of outdoor seating and space. Service was good as you order at the bar and pick up the food. Food was ok. A little pricey for what you get and how it's played in paper trays. But overall good experience read more

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Love Home State! They have a decent sized indoor space and a really big outdoor space with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs and generally just good vibes overall. They have a pretty big beer list plus some non beer bevvies if you aren't a beer drinker. We've eaten there a couple times and the food has always been good. Their Cuban sandwich is so good, last time we went I got the pimento grilled cheese and it was spicy but in a really good way. Don't miss out on their bathrooms, each one is decorated differently and they really make me want to put wild wallpaper in my house. Love this place! Great beer and food, great atmosphere and fun bathrooms. 10/10 read more

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I had been to Home State Brewing once before about 3 years ago. Coming back this time, I was surprised at how much the area around it has built up. There are a ton of new shops and restaurants now. Really cool to see how much it's grown. The last time I was here I loved it, and that hasn't changed. I'd probably go way more often if I didn't live on the east side of Orlando. It's about a 45-50 minute drive for me. It's so worth it though! They have so many good beers. I usually lean toward the lighter styles, and they've got plenty I'd happily drink. If they opened one closer to me, it would easily be one of my go-to spots. The food is really good too. The appetizers are banging. And the bartenders are always cool and strike up conversation, which makes it even better. It was such a good visit I forgot to take picture which probably says it all. read more

I've been here several times for pop up markets and it's very cute! The vibe is good, there are board games and a decent amount of seating, especially if the weather is good and you can sit outside! I'm not a drinker and the N/A options are pretty standard--I do love that they carry Mexican Coke! We had several food options--the potato salad was good, and the Caesar salad was my favorite ! I didn't like the esquites at all, way too spicy, and they didn't have a mayo that I cold tell. One of my favorite things is that they gave individual bathrooms and a decent amount!Overall this is a great place and definitely an asset to Winter Garden. read more

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This is one of my favorite third spaces! It really checks all the boxes for me. Amazing place for coffee or a beer (I always go for a seasonal)! I love that you can go there to work or play any time of the day. My favorite is cornhole to some live music or a board game night. The space and staff are inviting and it's rare to find a place that just feels like home. Check them out and don't forget to invite me. Local bites are also available. Dig in! read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Outdoor seating and live music! - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

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Home State is a great local small batch brewery offering a food menu and several different beers on tap. They have a coffee bar as well but I have never been interested in trying any of the coffee. The head brewer spent time In Chicago at Revolution Brewing which has always been one of my favorites. They have Chicago style hot dogs on the menu and being a Chicago native, I can say they are a good substitute for the real thing..... need to include celery salt next time. read more

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Second Review - Still Elite, Still Incredible! Title: Dog Days, Cold Beers & Cubana Dreams - Home State Never Misses Back at it again with another five-star day at Home State Brewing Co., and let me tell you--this spot continues to deliver the good vibes, great beer, and welcoming hospitality that makes it a true Winter Garden gem. We came for lunch, sat out on the dog-friendly patio with our pup (tail wagging in full approval), and just enjoyed everything this awesome space has to offer. It was hot--Florida hot--but with good drinks and great company, it was nothing but good times. My sister-in-law was visiting from out of town, and since this is her favorite brewery, we had to make the stop. We kicked things off with some amazing beers: * I had the Camper Van * My wife had the Chardanee * And my sister-in-law went for the Secret Stash Home State's beer menu is wild in the best way--tons of variety, unique flavors, and something to please every palate. And yes, you can take home the magic with 4-packs to go, which we 100% did. We grabbed a board game (UNO showdown commenced) and decided to dive into some food. Their food menu might be small, but it's mighty. I was about to order the pulled pork when a super friendly team member recommended the Cubana, calling it his personal favorite. I took the advice and WOW--absolutely unreal. Perfectly balanced, savory, melty, crispy... just, chef's kiss. My wife went with the Caprese Sandwich (refreshing and satisfying), and my sister-in-law had the Spicy Pimento Grilled Cheese (packed with flavor and a kick). All three of us were blown away--and the beers kept flowing. I finished off with a Dunewalker, and she had the Cowabunga. Every pour was spot-on. We laughed, we ate, we sipped, we Uno'd, and we left happy. Home State has that rare magic of being both a neighborhood hangout and a destination brewery. It's the kind of place you bring family to, where your dog is welcome, the staff treats you like a regular, and you walk away already planning your next visit. Thank you, Home State, for another unforgettable afternoon. This is what local brewing is all about. read more

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Beertenders are always nice and friendly and quick! Ambiance is fun both inside and out and have a lot of seating options. Like all of the different events they have. They now have some food options and have food trucks weekly. Beers are alright. I like other local beers more but nice to have a brewery only five minutes away. read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

Great brewery with awesome indoor and outdoor space complete with a small turf area perfect for letting kids run around. The bartender David was very friendly and offered great recommendations when I told him what I liked. I had both the Vienna Lager and the Amber Ale and both were delicious. This brewery had lots of open spaces and a very chill vibe to it, along with delicious beer, so I will definitely be back! read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Awesome turf area perfect to let kids run around - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

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Nice casual atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of people gathering for drinks and games or crafts. The pineapple cider is delicious. I also had the beet salad which sounded promising but it had far too much dressing. I think it would have been delicious with about half the amount of dressing. The staff is very friendly. Will come back. read more

Fun place that offered a New Year's Day brunch special. Can't remember the name of the breakfast sandwich I had, but it was very good. Sampled a couple different beers and they were likewise good. read more

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We attended one of the boozy book fair events that they host. We love that they're partnering with local book shops, but do wish that there were more than just one or two tables full of books. When I think of a book fair, I want to live out my scholastic book fair dreams as a child and would love to have multiple local bookshops on site offering a variety of different books to choose from. On this particular occasion, my husband tried their Porter, which he really enjoyed. It's a little lighter than he would've thought for a Porter, but overall enjoyed the flavor. Because it was close to St. Patrick's Day one of their guest ciders was Magner's Irish cider, which I was absolutely thrilled by! It's hard to find Magner's on draft and I certainly enjoyed it while we were there. In fact, it's probably one of the sole reason's we had more than one round of drinks. lol read more

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Beautiful taproom with amazing and knowledgeable staff! Many beer and non- beer options to choose from. So much room for private events with space to spare for regular customers. General trivia, themed trivia, jukebox bingo, poker, vendor markets, music themed events ... all great things to bring people of various interests together. read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Biergarten - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

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Overall good experience and good beer. A little taken aback by how expensive the food is, but nonetheless doesn't stop me from coming here. Love the outdoor patio and the staff. Great local spot with a lot of activities that they offer, too, to get more involved in the community. read more

I'm a huge fan of this place. I visited on a Friday night with my hound dog and met up with a bunch of people throughout the night. They always have a good variety of beers and I love sipping my way around them. Their staff are always super friendly, and I love their pretzel too (although I will say I'm bigger on the mustard than the beer cheese). One thing that is really unbeatable about this place is the atmosphere. It genuinely feels so welcoming to everyone in the community whether it's a regular night in or there's a bigger event like their weekend markets. It's nice to know that there's a place like this around, and I'll always go back for more. read more

Nice place to meet up with friends lots of choices lots of seating inside and out we will come back didn't try food this time read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Mellow pale ale - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

My husband and I have been coming to Home State Brewery since the day they opened, and it has truly become our go-to spot! As locals and huge brewery people, we've visited plenty of breweries around Florida--but nothing compares to HomeState. The beers are always amazing (there's something for every taste), the bartenders are so friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is always fun and laid-back. They host great events, live music, and always have something new going on, which keeps it exciting every time we visit. You can really tell how much love and care goes into everything they do here. We're proud to have this gem right here in Winter Garden--definitely our favorite brewery around! read more

WINTER PARK, FL: Home State Brewing Co. is a great dog friendly stop to hang out while enjoying a craft beer! They allow friendly and leashed dogs on their outdoor patio which is comfortably covered and has fans to keep the temperature cool. There are TVs to watch the game too! Dogs are also allowed in the outdoor Biergarten area! This place is unique in that they not only serve craft beer, they also offer wine, seltzer, cider, and has a coffee shop and a nice food menu. The Doctor's Orders Hefeweizen was really good...you know we love those wheat beers! read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

This was a cool little brewery with a coffee cart inside. They have a variety of seating options, both indoor, outdoor patio style and outdoor picnic style. It was a little busier when we went because they were doing an event but we got our beers fast and there was still plenty of places to hang out. They even had live music which was awesome. I got the sour they had and it was just okay, nothing crazy good but still enjoyable. read more

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Very cool brewery in a great location. The different options of brews in tap are excellent and they even have some ciders to offer. Food does take a little bit so come prepared to wait. read more

A good brewery with a beautiful open space where you find kids and pets all the same. There is also plenty of sitting and TV screens where sports are broadcasted. The people in the area are friendly and not annoying or cliquey as in other establishments. Remember: friendly to all and pleasant is the way to be. The beer is good and easy to drink. It is not world class, so think having a pint and chatting with people rather than have a gourmet experience. The staff is amazing as well. read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

A great get together place with friends in the heart of Hamlin. There's always something going on there whether it's a meet up after run club or trivia!! Worth a visit read more

Located in a fairly new commercial development, this was fun stop. We came mid day so it was kind of quiet, but nice outside seating area and a good sampling of beers from .... as you might expect... Florida Brewers! I had the Rosenbock, malty bock beer. Looks like this could become a fun neighborhood hangout spot. read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Nice outdoor seating - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

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Right out of the gate for transparency, I worked with one of the owners elsewhere for a long time. Also for transparency, I like and respect that person enough that I would never in a million years lie on their behalf about their new business venture. I love this brewery. Simple as that. The look, the feel, the ambiance. They nail it. It welcomes you and it wraps around you like a brewery blanket of love. The inside is smaller than ideal, but they make up for it outside. They have a covered patio with fans and TVs. They have MASSIVE paved deck with a stage and have recently put up an Oktoberfest style tent for more shade. Like I said, I know the team, and they have some great plans in store that just need some approvals. If you can't find a place to drink your beer, that's only because this place rocks too hard. As a side note for those in the know... if your parents or older family were 70s/80s fans of The Boo or 80s/90s fans of the Adventurers Club or even you were halfway into TS Grog... Home State is quickly filling that void from my visits. Their beer is varied and they have whatever you need. They have coffee, wine, NA beer, seltzer, and cider. The coffee and most of the beer are made in-house. They also do colabs. They have a small, but tasty selection of food. Come join the family at Home State. read more

Made the mistake of going for trivia night. God awful experience that could not be avoided anywhere in the brewery. Trivial Trivia. All questions about Robinhood movies. Really? Must have been for the trivia master's friends because NO ONE else could tolerate it. Finished my beer and left with the throngs of people running for the doors. Don't ever go on trivia night! Beer is excellent. Worth trying when the lunatics are not running the show. read more

I must have passed this place a million times and not know it was there. I will not make that mistake again. I have come here twice in 3 days. It's a great place to come and hang out with friends. The variety of beer is great. Just enough to pick from without being overwhelmed. The food is also delicious. Highly recommend this establishment! read more

Home State Brewing Co. - One of the many delicious beers they have on tap here. - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

Service was pretty quick as soon as we pulled up was able to order beer. I had oh my gatos, party goblin and cigar city cider, all were good and refreshing. Now food on the other hand was good but took damn near 40 minutes for a pretzel, bbq chicken sandwich and meatballs. Food was good hot and fresh but the wait essentially for appetizers wasn't it. All in all regardless a good time read more

I'm a huge fan of local breweries in general and Home State is definitely one of my favorites! I'm here once a week for run club on Monday nights and it's always something I look forward to (which is hard to do on a Monday). The vibe here is casual and the decor inside is really nice. I love the mural they have on the wall between the bar and the hallway for the bathrooms. Most of the time I do sit outside since I normally bring my dog, but the outdoor patio is really nice as well. It's covered in case it rains and there's a lot of fans to help with the heat as well. So to the important part, the beers! My favorite beer here is the Sandhill Sabotage. There's been several versions of this beer, but they're always good. The Sea Level is also really good too. It's a really good choice for a light, refreshing beer when it's hot outside. The only reason I'm rating HSB 4 stars instead of 5 is because I'm just not a fan of their food. Not a deal breaker though since the beer is always solid! I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

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Food was okay. At our table we had the PBJ, Portobello sandwich, turkey sandwich, pita with dips, kids grilled cheese. I really liked my Kokomo drink (pictured). Drinks were better, which makes sense being a brewing company. Great ambiance. Beautiful decor & clean facility. Some indoor and a lot outdoor. I think we read somewhere they have live music some evenings. Nice place for groups. Would love to see a couple varied foods on their menu to amp it up! read more

Home State Brewing Co. - Lots of outdoor seating - Breweries Near Me - Winter Garden, Florida

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Well, update since no response via email. Justin sucks: (1) Picks and chooses who he wants to serve regardless of who's next in line or how many people are there. (2) Cuts people off and/or refuses service when they first enter the bar. (3} embarrassingly mocks people on theme nights. (4) Gets into it with other staff when they tell him (respectfully) not to do [that]. (5) Got into a fist fight in the parking lot with a customer that he followed out to the parking lot. At one point this could have been a training issue, this is no longer a training issue. Shout out to the rest of your staff for dealing with Justin and softening The blow that Justin has to dealt. Marco or Colin, you are still welcome to reach out to me because no one responded to my email. read more

Incredible brewery. Completely slammed for an event and all staff ran it like clockwork. Kami was the coolest most cheerful bartender with some SICK dance moves. Out of the way for me but it's worth the trip. Will be back regularly! read more

Home State is my local brewery so let me start with that. But I'm not biased. If I didn't like it, I wouldn't recommend it, plain and simple. And this place has only gotten better and better since it opened. It's a cool place to get together with friends. Pets & kids are welcome, but you must keep an eye on both. And this isn't just me saying it (I'm a dad of 2) but early on people thought this was a kids park with beer. Ok enough of that. Good beer, super cool events and best of all - the STAFF! Friendly, outgoing and always willing to chat or help out. The brewing is located very conceit you're in the Hamlin area of Winter Garden. The beers are good, and now they after bites as well which is great. If you're looking for something a little more (ie dinner) often have food trucks, or there's a handful of options nearby that you can choose from as well. Don't just take it for me, go to their website and follow their calendar, if you live nearby and you haven't been here, I'm not really sure what you're doing read more

Great local place. Always feel welcome when I walk in the door. "Juice" is a fixture and always so great to talk to.