Jacksonville, FL is known for its sprawling sandy beaches, great weather, beautiful golf courses, and of course, the Jacksonville Jaguars. This bustling coastal city has an abundance of beauty and
something to offer everyone. You can explore its wonderful waterways, visit its historic museums, or grab a bite at one of its great seafood restaurants. But a better idea might be to check out one of the local breweries and taste-test Jacksonville’s emerging craft beer scene. Just remember to drink responsibly and definitely don’t drive if you’re going on a brewery tour.
5 Great Places to Find Local and Craft Beer in Jacksonville, FL
1. Bold City Brewery
Bold City is Jacksonville’s first locally-owned brewery. It’s run by a mother and son team who create killer concoctions to please the palate and quench your thirst on those balmy Florida afternoons. It’s an intimate brewery with great service and bumpin’ beats on the speakers. Try the Killer Whale Ale or fill up your growler with a Cold Nose Brown Ale. This is a must-stop for anyone meandering their way through the Jax Ale Trail.
2. Aardwolf Brewing Company
Aardwolf is a funky brewery in a great location to attract locals and tourists alike. There’s an excellent outdoor patio that gets packed with friendly beer aficionados. All of the beers are great, but Aardwolf seems to have a real knack for producing terrific stouts. They have a nice selection on tap including some great IPAs and sours. The vibe is hip, and the service is great at this local hot spot.
3. Lemonstreet Brewing
Lemonstreet is located in the Railyard District – Jacksonville’s up-and-coming beer mecca. It’s the largest taproom in the Duval area and serves up tasty brews like the Nuvens Hazy IPA, Darth Vladimir Russian Stout, and Nearest Neighbor sour. Don’t miss trying their crown jewel – the Oro Maya Pilsner. They also sell kegs and growlers so you can enjoy all their unique flavors from home. If you have something to celebrate, this is a great place to book a private event.
4. Intuition Ale Works
This craft pioneer is one of Jacksonville’s treasures. The first craft brewery in Florida to can its own beers, Intuition currently has five different brands for sale. They have a wide variety of creative crafts on tap with unique flavors like Banana Brown and Graham Boat (tastes like graham crackers). It’s in a perfect location in the heart of downtown Jax and is a great spot to meet friends before or after a game or a concert. There’s also a great rooftop patio to soak up the sun.
5. Wicked Barley Brewing
Wicked is a lively brewery in an excellent location, tucked on the banks of Goodby’s Creek. They have a huge selection of beers, ciders, and meads on tap, as well as a robust food menu with all the pub-style favorites. The taproom is enormous with vaulted ceilings and plenty of seating. It’s attached to the brewery, where you can take a tour if you’re so inclined.
Before you hit the breweries, be sure to pop on over to Tom Bush Mazda and check out all the great vehicles we have on tap.
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