Visiting Orlando in 2020? Look Here First!

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  1. Lare453

    Lare453 Pooh-Bah (2,884) Feb 1, 2012 Florida
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    #81 Lare453, Apr 16, 2020
  2. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    Some updates from the land of the Mouse.
    Looks like Motorworks is still on track to open Downtown in the old OBC space.

    JDubbs announced they will be taking over the tap room at Brew Theory to open June 6

    Speaking of Brew Theory, they inked a deal to be the licensee for Shipyard Brewing in FL.

    Most of the breweries in town are open in some capacity... call or check Social Media.
     
    #82 FrankenMiller, May 28, 2020
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  3. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    Just heard that Hourglass has purchased all the brewing equipment at red cypress. They are going to turn a portion of it into a production facility.
     
    #83 FrankenMiller, Jul 12, 2020
  4. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    Any info that they'll use the space for service?
     
    #84 Thirst_trappist, Jul 12, 2020
  5. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    From what I was told NO, it will be just a production facility and they only have about 1/3 of the space. From what I can remember it is basically from the where the cooler starts all the way back to the wall with the Mexican place. They did however purchase eveything in the location.

    Slim Pickens was the original bidder that is why the first auction was halted. Then that fell through.

    Also to note-- Hourglass also bought all of Red Cypresses IP.
     
    #85 FrankenMiller, Jul 13, 2020
  6. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    Hmm. Interesting. That's some big expansion....two service locations and now a production facility. Good for them
     
    #86 Thirst_trappist, Jul 13, 2020
  7. Kraz

    Kraz Pundit (784) Feb 12, 2018 Indiana
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    Is it just me or is Half Barrel the best place to get to-go of other breweries? It seems to beat any liquor store close.
     
    #87 Kraz, Aug 31, 2020
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  8. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    Half barrel is a cool place for sure.
     
    #88 Thirst_trappist, Aug 31, 2020
  9. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    For where they are located yes. They have a great selection and its a cool little place.

    There just isnt much else out that way.
     
    #89 FrankenMiller, Sep 1, 2020
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  10. lionssoccer13

    lionssoccer13 Zealot (518) Jun 30, 2011 Florida
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    A lot of the stuff brewed there is pretty good as well. I’ve enjoyed a lot of their sours and NE IPAs.
     
    #90 lionssoccer13, Sep 1, 2020
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  11. Kraz

    Kraz Pundit (784) Feb 12, 2018 Indiana
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    I will be at the Marriot Grande Vista for a conference...is there anywhere better? I saw that Half Barrel is only a few miles away and they have nice guest take outs.
     
    #91 Kraz, Sep 1, 2020
  12. shand

    shand Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 13, 2010 Florida
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    Nope, Half Barrel rocks and is your only real option in the immediate area. They're great to drink at and for to-go beer. If you want to make a quick trip, I'd go to Gnarly Barley and Ellipsis as well.
     
    #92 shand, Sep 1, 2020
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  13. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    What @shand said, if you do end up at Gnarly Barley (great craft beer place) you may want to drive the 10 minutes down Orange ave to RockPit brewing. Great local brewery. Anything else and your getting a long way from home. LOL. Do check out Ellipsis, it is 5 minutes from Orlando Airport and has amazing NEPAs and are doing some cool berliners .
     
    #93 FrankenMiller, Sep 1, 2020
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  14. Kraz

    Kraz Pundit (784) Feb 12, 2018 Indiana
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    Thanks, I will stop at Ellipsis for crowlers before going to the resort since I'll be at the airport.

    On that note, are there any strong bottle shops in that area too, or just stick with Half Barrel?
     
    #94 Kraz, Sep 1, 2020
  15. shand

    shand Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 13, 2010 Florida
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    If you want a second stop and are fine going a little bit out of your way, Knightly Spirits on Orange Blossom Trail is the only other Orlando bottle shop I'd recommend. I do think that Half Barrel is getting in a better selection nowadays though.
     
    #95 shand, Sep 1, 2020
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  16. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    We have some new players in the game in Orlando.
    Three Odd Guys Brewing is opening this week in Apopka
    Persimmon Hollow is opening their new location on Lake Eola this week
    Motorworks Downtown (old OCB spot) is opening soon.
    Windemere brewing should be open by the end of October
     
    #96 FrankenMiller, Sep 16, 2020
  17. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    Will any of these be worth a visit?

    Persimmon was not great beer when I visited their original location
     
    #97 Thirst_trappist, Sep 16, 2020
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  18. FrankenMiller

    FrankenMiller Savant (1,194) Mar 5, 2014 Florida
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    I have heard good things about 3OG, have not had their beer myself.
    Motorworks down south always has great one offs on tap. Heard they will do the same here.
    PH they make shit beer but someone has some money to open a new place. (kinda like Sanford Brewing)
    Know nothing about Windemere
     
    #98 FrankenMiller, Sep 16, 2020
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  19. johnyb

    johnyb Pooh-Bah (2,336) Aug 11, 2012 Florida
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    I stopped by Three Odd Guys Saturday night for their opening. Met a couple of the owners who seem like nice guys (not odd though). Having said that I'd describe it as a very soft opening in that they only had two of their beers on, an IPA and a brown ale that I'd describe as very average. Had 10 other guest taps on (nothing exciting) and had about 14 people working/helping out which most seemed to be getting in each others way. I'm definitely going to check back in a few weeks to let them get up and running. Very conscious of social distancing and were very welcoming.
     
    #99 johnyb, Sep 21, 2020
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  20. SourPatchKeg

    SourPatchKeg Initiate (0) May 24, 2016 New York
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    I’m moving to the area soon and appreciate the list/recommendations in this thread. Probably not happening nowadays during the pandemic but were there any places hosting regular shares pre-covid that I should be on the lookout for when the covid situation gets much better? Hoping to meet other Orlando locals and share some fun beers!
     
    #100 SourPatchKeg, Oct 29, 2020
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