"readily available" beers from Florida

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  1. breweski15

    breweski15 Crusader (487) Jul 13, 2009 Michigan

    Greetings,

    I'm dog sitting for a friend next week whom is heading down to Florida and stated that she'll bring some beer back for me in relation. Being that she is not really into craft beer I don't expect her to be stopping at any breweries, mainly just grocery or possible liquor stores, and was wondering if there was any "readily available" breweries/beers that would be worth and/or suggested getting a 6 pack or 2 of.The only brewery I"m somewhat familiar with from the area would be Cigar City (though have never had anything from them)

    I typically drink Stouts, Porters, and German styles but am pretty open to just about anything.

    Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
     
    #1 breweski15, Feb 28, 2017
  2. Nick_isthatstillcool

    Nick_isthatstillcool Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2014 Florida

    What area of Florida? That will help with stores and distro.
     
    #2 Nick_isthatstillcool, Feb 28, 2017
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  3. jcb7472

    jcb7472 Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2011 Florida

    have her get you a 6 pack of cigar city maduro brown ale...costs about $8.99 and you can find it at most grocery stores in Florida. for other breweries/beers you need to be more specific than "Florida"
     
    #3 jcb7472, Feb 28, 2017
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  4. Brothnellus

    Brothnellus Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2017 Florida

    February batch of Last Snow just hit stores last week. A lot of Publix stores even get a couple cases of it now....$10 for a bomber. Central & south FL gets Big Top's offerings, and they offer 6 packs of a beer pretty similar to LS called Hawaiian Lion. If she can find any fresh MegaMix by MIA or Sunshine City by Green Bench, those are some pretty good hoppier options. Central & north FL has Swamphead pretty readily available, and I also like Big Nose from them if its pretty fresh.
     
    #4 Brothnellus, Mar 1, 2017
  5. breweski15

    breweski15 Crusader (487) Jul 13, 2009 Michigan

    Sorry, yea I imagine that information would have been helpful. She will be in the Tampa area. Thank you for the suggestions so far
     
    #5 breweski15, Mar 1, 2017
  6. The_Snow_Bird

    The_Snow_Bird Grand Pooh-Bah (3,557) May 7, 2015 Michigan
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    JDub's Bell Cow is a solid option
     
    #6 The_Snow_Bird, Mar 1, 2017
  7. Thirst_trappist

    Thirst_trappist Maven (1,420) Jan 18, 2016 Florida
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    Did I miss where in Florida?

    But easy places to go total wine and abc
     
    #7 Thirst_trappist, Mar 1, 2017
  8. slander420

    slander420 Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2016 Florida

    Publix has all the flagships from CCB, should be easy to get those. They usually have something from coppertail, jdubs, and tampabay brewing company in the cooler too.
     
    #8 slander420, Mar 1, 2017
  9. DownyIsHungry

    DownyIsHungry Pooh-Bah (1,902) Feb 6, 2015 Minnesota
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    Hello everyone,

    I will be in Punta Gorda for the next week. I will also travel to Fort Myers and Tampa. Aside from CCB, are there any other breweries that are can't miss in the area?

    Also, I definitely prefer scotch ales, ESBs, browns, porters, stouts, (malty beers) to IPAs and other hop bombs.
     
    #9 DownyIsHungry, Mar 4, 2017
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  10. The_FishermanJay

    The_FishermanJay Pundit (936) May 16, 2010 Florida
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    Read this thread.
     
    #10 The_FishermanJay, Mar 4, 2017
  11. cmacc24

    cmacc24 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2013 Florida

    Funky Buddha maple bacon coffee porter is still on shelves down here too. If she gets you any hoppy beers just politely ask her to check canned on dates on the bottom. If she can get fresh-ish mega mix, grab it. That's my go to hoppy beer nowadays. Good luck man!
     
    #11 cmacc24, Mar 4, 2017
  12. Bfairhurst74

    Bfairhurst74 Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2014 North Carolina

    Also, be sure to stop at Calusa in Sarasota. It's on your way to Tampa. Their brown ale is really good.
     
    #12 Bfairhurst74, Mar 4, 2017
  13. scrappacito

    scrappacito Aspirant (242) Apr 30, 2009 Florida

    When in Fort Myers area visit Bury Me Brewing. 15-20 of their beers on tap and they had 4-5 different bombers, including Barrel aged, when I was there a few weeks ago.
     
    #13 scrappacito, Mar 6, 2017
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