I'll be traveling to FL around Christmas and I'm looking to confirm that Cigar City Taproom is indeed open Fri-Sat. For some reason their website doesn't mention the taproom hours and google stated sund-thurs? for the taproom hours. I plan to visit CCB, Cycle, and Angry Chair while down there. I'll be staying in Port Charlotte (day trip to tampa). Any other suggestions for must stop bars/brewers/stores in the area? Thanks!
To confirm CCB's taproom holiday hours, your best bet is to call them. For other Tampa tips, this thread has it pretty well covered: https://www.beeradvocate.com/commun...t-fall-2016-update.443832/page-2#post-5135790 Enjoy your visit!
I would also try to go to calusa brewing in Sarasota. That's going to be one of the closest, if not the best brewery to visit without traveling to Tampa.
I went to calusa when I visited Sarasota in September and it was awesome for being a brand new brewery. Their citronious ipa was fantastic