Beers in US Virgin Islands?

I've taken some cruises to these places multiple times. Unfortunately, most/all the beers are non-craft IMO. Also, I was surprised to see a lack of tap beer in these islands. Prepare yourself for 12oz bottles of lite euro-like lager

 

can't go wrong with St. Johns Brewers! I strongly recommend heading over to St. John if you have a few hours free while visiting St. Thomas.
http://www.stjohnbrewers.com/beers.html

 

Lived on St. Maarten for 2 years.

Unfortunately the selection is rather slim across the entire island, but if you can make it to one of the Grand or Gourmet Marches on the Dutch side you should be able to find a variety of completely random Euro dark/strong/light lagers. Although many of them may not blow you away, you will definitely find some things that I guarantee you'll never see again in your life.

 

you can walk to the Taproom from the ferry dock . . . super easy. I'm headed down to St. John for my honeymoon in 43 days!!

 

100% Agree. My wife and I went to St Thomas on our honeymoon years ago. We spent a day visiting St John and there we met Cheech, their Founder/Brewer.

He was a really cool dude and took pride in his craft.

I've heard he continues to make great beers.


I would recommend a day trip that includes the V.I. National Park. It's pretty awesome!

 

if they have El Presidente, get that. it's a pretty solid island selection.

 

I did a cruise that hit those three islands last year! I don't recall a single memorable beer that I had on that trip, although I did pick up a few locals to bring home. They were all rather unimpressive lagers, with little flavor or bad/ weird flavors.

On another note, you should pick up as many bottles of St. Maarten Guavaberry Rum as you can carry. That stuff is seriously awesome: http://www.guavaberry.com/products_rums-liqueurs.php

 

When you get back to the ship, they take the beer and give it back to you on the last day. Then you can just stuff it in your suitcase somewhere. Unfortunately, you can't drink it on the ship

 

You guys do realize that St John's beers are brewed and bottled by Shipyard Brewing up in Maine, right? They don't actually brew the beer on the island. And like Shipyard beers themselves, they aren't very good.

 

Heading to St. Croix for last two weeks in June next summer. Any beer or place to look for?

 

Vacation booked...I noticed they have a brew pub on the island. It has good/mixed reviews. Any good bottle spots on St. Croix?

 

We are spending a week in St Thomas and will take a day to explore
St John and drinking a few.

 

I will be heading to St Thomas USVI in a few weeks. What are the best spots to drink and buy good brews.

 

Love ST. Thomas my favorite of all the Virgin Islands. Not sure where the best place to buy brews is but u will have a great time.