Visiting Orlando in 2020? Look Here First!

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  1. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    Maybe he really is used to it being empty
     
    #61 Thirst_trappist, Feb 10, 2020
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  2. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    #62 TomCat11, Feb 12, 2020
  3. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    There some solid options like the stuff from Walking Tree. Most of the rest are breweries that would be in the lower tier when ranking Central FL breweries. I only saw one "Orlando" brewery beer listed Dead Lizard Purple Skink. Dead Lizard beer is horrible and I have no idea how they stay open.
    Most of it looks like it comes from 1 or 2 of the disro housed in town... I guess giving tourists beer from all over FL is a good thing. Too bad its not from the best breweries in FL.
     
    #63 FrankenMiller, Feb 12, 2020
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  4. TrisBlair

    TrisBlair Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2018 Connecticut

    What's the best packy/bottle shop around Major BLVD in Orlando (10-15 minute range) with a great variety of local IPAs and Stouts? Visiting St. Patrick's week next month.
     
    #64 TrisBlair, Feb 12, 2020
  5. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    There is Total Wine Millenia
    https://www.totalwine.com/store-inf...entFeed:920_millenia_plaza_store_details_page:

    It is one or 2 exits down i-4 from where you will be. Very close, lots of local options. NOTE-- Most of the DAMN good Orlando breweries will not be available there. But its a good variety of beers that are local and distroed in the area.

    If you are flying in... Hit up Ellipsis Brewing, they are literally 5min from Orlando Int airport.
     
    #65 FrankenMiller, Feb 12, 2020
  6. TrisBlair

    TrisBlair Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2018 Connecticut

    What are the best breweries that would be distroed there?
     
    #66 TrisBlair, Feb 12, 2020
  7. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    Cigar City, Funky Buddha, Maybe some Hidden Springs Cans, MIA, Swamp Head, Cycle, Green Bench, Playlinda, Some of the Brew Hub stuff, Due South, Central 28 (local to Orlando area)

    Most of what Total Wine has is on the website
     
    #67 FrankenMiller, Feb 12, 2020
  8. TrisBlair

    TrisBlair Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2018 Connecticut

    Thanks so much! Very helpful. Cheers!
     
    #68 TrisBlair, Feb 12, 2020
  9. SouthernSips

    SouthernSips Zealot (570) Aug 7, 2018 Mississippi
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    Comparing Knightly's, GB's, and Big C's are they all more or less at the same price point? I'll be doing business next month close to Kissimmee and coming back from there towards the airport I'll probably hit them in the above order.

    I just didn't want to unknowingly hit the one that was marked up the most first without knowing it going in haha.
     
    #69 SouthernSips, Feb 17, 2020
  10. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    Stopped by genetic

    Pineapple starfruit sour was pretty good.

    Still early in the process for them but cool place
     
    #70 Thirst_trappist, Feb 23, 2020
  11. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    Some updates....
    Deadly Sins Brewing has new owners, the remodeled and are reopening this week as
    Somethings Brewing.
    IMO they have done a very shitty job of marketing the new name. They changed the name on the FB but everything else still says Deadly Sins, No real official explanation has every been given. When people ask all you get is "we remodeled" nothing about new owners or maybe a small post about the philosophy behind the change. Hopefully the beer will better.

    Orange County Brewers in Lake Mary is still a joke... Only guest taps none of their own beer going on almost 2 months now. This is just another bar.... nothing craft about it anymore.
     
    #71 FrankenMiller, Feb 24, 2020
  12. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    Yeah for that specific area....a beer place to fill the void of wob is good enough for the area.

    So ocb stays
     
    #72 Thirst_trappist, Feb 24, 2020
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  13. dtx00

    dtx00 Savant (1,078) Oct 21, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I will be touching down on Friday. Will be staying at AoA. We have transportation to and from the airport, but will have access to a car while we are there. Not looking for anything crazy, a good 6/12 pack for the pool, maybe a bottle of decent bourbon. Looks like a couple liquor stores/grocery stores on 192. My question is do any of these places stand out (which one should I go to?), or should I venture further out for a better selection. Haven't been to Disney in quite a few years, but know the area fairly well.
     
    #73 dtx00, Mar 2, 2020
  14. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    Ellipsis is 5 minutes from OIA (MCO) and you can get Crowlers filled. Thats going to be the best bet. Its like a $5 uber if you dont have your car yet.
     
    #74 FrankenMiller, Mar 2, 2020
  15. SouthernSips

    SouthernSips Zealot (570) Aug 7, 2018 Mississippi
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    Would anyone have a lead on any ology cans in Orlando/Kissimmee?
     
    #75 SouthernSips, Mar 14, 2020
  16. Jow13

    Jow13 Devotee (353) Apr 5, 2016 Massachusetts
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    Half Barrel Beer Project gets some. Check their website they update the tap list and cans and bottles available regularly
     
    #76 Jow13, Mar 14, 2020
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  17. Jow13

    Jow13 Devotee (353) Apr 5, 2016 Massachusetts
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    Although. Looks currently they do not. But depending when you visit they may
     
    #77 Jow13, Mar 14, 2020
  18. SouthernSips

    SouthernSips Zealot (570) Aug 7, 2018 Mississippi
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    Appreciate the lead either way!
     
    #78 SouthernSips, Mar 15, 2020
  19. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    #79 Thirst_trappist, Apr 16, 2020
  20. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    I spoke to Chris Rock,,, for some reason the weirdos come to his place.
    This guy with the whole Covid nonsense and few months ago complaining about the dog.
     
    #80 FrankenMiller, Apr 16, 2020
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