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    Troubled Waters Brewing

    4.6 (55 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Sour patch kid beer
    Kari H.

    Honestly just a great spot. We stumbled into it for a post meal brew and wish we had known about it sooner. The "what's up degenerates?!" Welcome made us laugh and when I told the bartender I drink literally all beers his first recommendation was a sour patch kid beer. I don't normally like sour, but I freaking loved this beer. I'm really looking forward to going back and sitting at the bar at I time I can try a couple of their brews. Also, the place was very dog friendly, I made at least 4 furry, four legged, friends while I was there. Good people, good beer, very small and local establishment. 10/10 recommend, at least for the sour patch kids. Please don't know if they have food? I didn't see a food menu but it's well within walking distance of multiple locations to grab a bite.

    Mark C.

    A pretty nice brewery in the heart of town! We got there right when they opened and Alice was extremely nice in letting us taste all that we asked. The beer was pretty good but just not 5-star worthy. I had a stout and my wife had an IPA...both pretty good. Now they don't have much of an outside area. They have a couple outside small tables for 4 and a large table for a large group. That's it. Just not a cool vibe. Inside was much nicer and pretty cool with a LOT of beer taps hanging from the ceiling. Bottom line...in Safety Harbor, you can't pass it by.

    Merch for the die hard fan!
    Tina D.

    Our first visit to Troubled Waters was a success. The option to indulge in the best lobster roll I've ever had was an added bonus! This is smaller brewery with friendly staff and good atmosphere. I tried a wheat ale with tangelos which was enjoyable and refreshing on a warm Saturday afternoon. I also sampled a cider but decided to go back to the Tangelo ale. They also sell some merch for those who want to take a souvenir back home which is a nice touch. For a five star, I would like to see more options either on draft or supplemented with in case bottle/can selections, and more fans/ac to keep the temperature more enjoyable in the warm climate. We will be back - just not during the summer months.

    Kori W.

    Love this brewery! Dog friendly (which is always a plus in my book), outstanding & super friendly service. Some of the tastiest beer we've come across. The coffee porter is my hubby's favorite and I love all the sour options. They also select great food truck options depending on events and/or week nights. Come on down & try it out!

    Ceiling
    Betsy N.

    Friendly, nice brewery with 24 of their own beers on tap. A 7 block walk from pier, passing many shops and resfaurants. There is an outdoor space too!

    Hillary R.

    Ended up going here today because I've been trying to go to the got Lobstah food truck for a while, and they were collaborating with troubled waters brewing today. Ended up getting a lobster roll and then going inside for a beer and water with my husband. We both had a few different beers. The Maison, fun police and 4th anniversary. Had such a great experience. Had a young girl with long dark hair and she was a delight, let us try a few things to make decisions. The place was clean, the beer was great. It was such a great spot. Definitely would love to come back!

    Beach peach.
    Jeff N.

    Having friends that live in Safety Harbour -- a town I had never visited previously during stays in the Tampa Bay area, I figured meeting up with them at one of the local breweries that I also had never frequented would be apropos. Troubled Waters was a good choice, located in the middle of town that is within walking distance if you live nearby. Hearing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel playing in your head notwithstanding as you enter the taproom, the brewery offers a solid selection of craft beers from which I enjoyed a couple of pints. The Beach Peach was a refreshing and light session IPA with a touch of hops and subtle notes of peach on the palate. The Prized Slammer was a delightful and tart Berliner Weiss, with the citrus from the orange and passionfruit touching the palate well, and finishing off with a pleasant maltiness. The vibes were very chill and down-to-earth due to the people enjoying pints at the bar and around the taproom at one of the tables, including ourselves. The brewery is dog friendly, so long as they are on a leash and well-behaved, which the ones we saw were. Their presence added to the good vibes experienced at the brewery.

    If you are looking for an amazing brewery, with quality craft beer, and a fun local vibe, Troubled Waters is your spot. The service is always awesome, with fun, knowledgeable and passionate bartenders! They will make sure you will find a beverage you will love. Cheers!

    Fun friendly place.
    Doug S.

    Dog friendly. Laid back bar. Great staff. Clean bathroom. Fantastic location. A place for locals and visitors alike.

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    Lauren C.

    Originally from Indiana, I'm spoiled when it comes to craft beer- 3 Floyd's, Sun King, the list goes on. So the florida scene has been disappointing to say the least.... UNTIL WE FOUND TROUBLED WATERS. This place is so legit. They have one of my favorite pumpkin beers (called Jack McLantern) that rivals southern tier's warlock. Their special releases like cup o kindness are also stellar. I'm not generally a fan of lighter beers but they have a sour candy berliner that's shockingly good and true to the name. Even my dad, whose list of acceptable beers is exclusively comprised of "bud light" found something he really enjoyed here. You will not be disappointed here by the beer or by the staff (who have always been incredibly friendly and helpful). And you may even run into us out on their cute covered patio as we are quickly becoming regulars.

    Music and food trucks
    Patrick H.

    Pretty good brewery to visit if you're in the area. Plenty of seats at the bar and tables with views of the multiple TVs. I liked the flavors in the Mango habanero single hop (citra) pale ale the best.

    Sabine M.

    Love this new brewery on Main Street! Tried the peanut butter porter and the NE IPA. Both absolutely delicious! Really delicious!!! They also feature several guest taps. You'll definitely find a beer you'll like. They use some of the parking lot as an outdoor patio during festivals on Main Street. Really fun, because they pour the beer in plastic to go cups. I know I'm a minority when I say this, but I wish they had outdoor space that was smoke free. The cigarette smoke has been overwhelming both times I have visited, making it unpleasant to enjoy the patio.

    Nice atmosphere.
    Peter B.

    I'm very fond of sampling new brews at places like this. I very much enjoyed TWB. The server was courteous and let me sample some beer. We went for a flight and had a good time deciding which tasted best. I plan to return to try some more and listen to the live music at this place.

    High ABV!

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    Nathan was awesome. Great atmosphere, great music, cold ac. Come by for a good experience!

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    Nathan was, hands down, the best and most knowledgeable bartender we had, not to mention the most personable.

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