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    Bowigens Beer - Avalon Park

    4.6 (26 reviews)
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    Daniela C.

    Beer: The sour beer they have is delicious, it has a lot of flavor. Service: Very good, they let us try the beers, and the waitresses were very friendly. Ambience: It's located in the Avalon Market Place, they had live music, very pleasant.

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    Breanna H.

    This was a super cute beer place! I am newer to the Avalon Park area and was down the street with some girlfriends for brunch when we decided to go check this place out. It was a beautiful day and so we sat down and we're able to order a couple flights and sample other beers. As you can see from their menu they have a ton of variety. The bartenders were very friendly and helped us choose the best beer for us. They let us sample whichever we pleased. The prices are what you would expect from a brewery in Avalon Park but I think it's worth it to go again. Also, in this little area is a market place that is super cute! It's nice to grab a beer and visit the shop or have a meal

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    Joe S.

    Instead of waiting for Octoberfest 1 weekend a year, I can now get beer in Avalon Park every day? Ok, I'm sure I could do that before with a few of the businesses around, but nothing with beer in the title. The establishment is located on the corner of the building and there's an outside bar that encompasses both sides. The inside bar is right inside the door. They have quite a few of their own beers, a couple of guest beers, and also some wines and seltzers. Having just opened, this place gets BUSY, especially on a weekend. People waiting in line to get beer, snagging seats as soon as they open, and doing what they can to get a refreshing beer. We started with a flight then moved on to a few other beers. If you do secure a seat, it's a great spot to have a beer and choose from the many food venues at the marketplace. The staff is attentive except when they're not. As I said, it can get busy and take a while to get a refill or order another. But the staff is super friendly and various team members checked on us throughout the night. Thanks for coming to Avalon Park! I look forward to more beers at this place.

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    Sarah S.

    I am so thrilled to have a brewery practically in my back yard! Situated in the newly opened Marketplace at Avalon Park, this Bowigens is a new location from the original Bowigens in Casselberry. We've been a few times now and they've added some new releases that will definitely keep me coming back. They offer not only a bunch of their own beers but also have some rotating guest taps. The variety is good with some easy drinking lighter beers as well as some great IPA's and sours for the more adventurous beer connoisseurs. The bar has both indoor and outdoor seating and the staff has been super awesome. It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy a beer or four. ;)

    Julio H.

    Being able to have amazingly fresh beer is your divine right, but to have options and a 10+ tap handle variety is pure capitalism. Yeah, I like to compare religion with business because... aren't they the same? I am joking, I apologize for hurting your feels. The thing is, it's been such a long time since Avalon and Waterford Lakes blossomed that it was just a matter of time since we got our first brewery. I mean, we have good pizza, good coffee, good BBQ, and now good beer. Yeah, things are heating in this part of town. And this won't be the end of it, more good stuff is coming. I hit Bowigens during Oktoberfest, I know that no one celebrates this holiday except people with a drinking problem, ahem, but if you do, they had a nice variety of German inspired beers. I wish all their tap handles were German beers, but I can take two. Next year, I expect more German beers, after all, the big breweries do it and it attracts a lot of people. Other beers are also good here, the space is nice and comfortable, very urban but never crowded. This is a good location and I think more breweries will open nearby soon. The trend is: good beer pulls good food. Let's get trendy.

    Jenna S.

    I was pretty excited to hear Bowigens was coming to Avalon Park! Located in the new Marketplace, this little brewery has an indoor/outdoor seating area with local brews on tap. This place is definitely fun and worth a stop if you're in the area!

    Kate M.

    This was our first time visiting this newer location for Bowigens and we loved it! We normally visit the OG location but made our way out to this one today. The bartenders were so friendly and we loved the atmosphere. After realizing it's only 23 minutes from us in Lake Nona we have decided that this will be part of our new brewery rotation!!

    Christina S.

    I visited this bar while at Avalon marketplace. The staff was very kind and friendly and wanted to help to make good choices. They have plenty of seating outside and plenty of seating inside. They have wonderful signage as to what they have to offer. I wanted to get some cider, but they were in a can, I wish that they were on tap. My husband got the Scottish ale, and Bo-berfest. They were able to give a sample so that you can try it before you purchase it. I think that it was Six dollars and seven dollars for both beers. I saw that they had wonderful flights and people were really enjoying them. We will definitely go back another time and try different things. Overall, great for this area there is nothing like this around here so it will do very well!

    Hope M.

    I was so excited to come here! There's many vendors so you can pick any kind of food you like. We got the following 1. Nachos were decent but not amazing tbh. And the portion isn't as big as other places but it's ok 2. Crawfish etouffe. Wow it was so delicious! Super savory and spicy, the crawfish size was large, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The small size was only $7 and decent sized portion so I definitely recommend to share or just try it out 3. Korean fried chicken. Sweet and spicy and a deep savory flavor. Also crispy and juicy. Comes with tortilla chips but they were kinda stale. Still worth it for the chicken! 4. Jambalaya. It's different than the one I've had before which has a red sauce in it, but this one is more like a dirty rice than jambalaya so I wouldn't get it again, but it does taste pretty good! There's also a cute wine shop with wine slushees and beer and ice team and anything you can think of! The weather was so nice when we went so it was lovely hanging out outside with live music in the background ! Def check this out if you're in the area (:

    Sarah W.

    The perfect spot to grab a cold one- I love having this brewery in Avalon! I especially love that they always have a great selection of sours which are my favorite. The menu is always rotating so there's always something new. Also, they play the BEST music imo ;) Lots of early 2000s alternative/pop punk which is right up my alley!

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    Amy K.

    If you're looking for a good beer, indoor outdoor seating, and just overall good vibes - look no further! We frequent Avalon Park and I'm so happy there's a place to get a good, unique beer in an awesome setting. Let me start with the staff - they're amazing! They let you sample beers and are knowledgeable on the selections, often providing recommendations based on your preferences. I typically only sit at the bar, so I'm not sure how easy this experience would be if you were at a table. This is part of the Marketplace, so you can easily go and order food from one of their many locations and they'll bring the food to you. Another plus in my opinion just offering different selections. Several bars in the area but it's nice to have brewery vibes and a chill atmosphere.

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    Indoor and outdoor seating, good prices, great staff, and an impressive selection of local beers. What's not to love?

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    This place makes me happy. Really excellent craft brews for dine in or to go. I don't know why I buy beer anywhere else! Support local!

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    Rockpit Brewing & Distilling - Excellent Porter

    Rockpit Brewing & Distilling

    4.6(343 reviews)
    13.5 mi•South Orange
    •$$

    It has been several months since we had been over in this area so we decided to drop by…read more We sat at the bar and one of the bar tenders took our order. The selection of beers that is currently on tap isn't our go to. I had the yardwork (light lager) and my husband did the mustache ride (red ale). Good overall experiences They had live music that was going to be starting up and we left right as they were starting as it was very loud.

    Absolutely fantastic beer, incredibly friendly beertenders, and an awesome vibe! We had some time…read moreto kill before checking into our hotel in Orlando, so we figured we'd hunt down a brewery. Apple Maps was zero help -- it kept suggesting every bar and grill in existence instead of actual breweries. Thankfully, our Minnesota HopPassport saved the day. We pulled up nearby breweries and landed on Rockpit... and wow, we're so glad we did. We were greeted the second we walked in, which instantly set the tone. For our first round, my husband grabbed the Stupider IPA and I ordered the Paloma Possible cocktail. We fully planned on having one drink and heading out -- but they were so refreshing on a hot Florida day that we couldn't resist staying for another. Round two: he went with the 1840 Pre-prohibition lager, and I tried the Motorboatin' Florida agave lager. Both were seriously delicious. The whole place had such a great ambiance and vibe, reminding us of the breweries we love back home in Minnesota. If we're ever in the area again, Rockpit will absolutely be on our list. Cheers!

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    Celebration Brewing Company - Birria Taco Burger

    Celebration Brewing Company

    4.5(240 reviews)
    29.0 mi
    •$$

    Great spot just minutes from the Disney resorts! You'll need to drive or grab an Uber, but it's a…read morequick and easy trip from Disney's Art of Animation and the surrounding resorts. The food was excellent and, in my opinion, much better than the overpriced options at the resorts. They also have a fantastic selection of craft beers on tap, ranging from light ales to bold, full-bodied brews, so there's something for everyone. The service was outstanding, and it's a very family-friendly place. They have a great kids' menu along with plenty of entertainment, including board games, cards, and table ring toss to keep everyone occupied while you wait. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place to anyone staying in the Disney area. I'm just hoping they expand distribution so I can enjoy their beer at my local pub in the World Golf Village area!

    Celebration Brewing Company has great craft beer, decent food and fantastic service. The beer…read moregets you in the door and their great customer service keeps you coming back. You can tell that the servers here take pride in what they do and it consistently shows. It is the only brewery within about 20-30 minutes. It is right off of I-4, has plenty of parking and if you have an EV, there are charging stations in their parking lot. It has been a while since I reviewed this brewery and I can honestly say Celebration Brewing is one of my favorites. Heck, it is the only brewery anywhere near Disney. Celebration Brewing Company is no different from anything in life, eventually it has to change. Some changes have made me happy, while others have left me both sad, disappointed and confused. Mostly sad though. Let's start with all the great things they have going on here. First, this is like a restaurant which has great craft beer, specialty cocktails, wine and spirits. I wouldnt say a full bar, but they can accomplish most mixed drinks and have a few specialty cocktails of their own. There is both inside and outside seating and plenty of it, as well as seating at the bar. As far as decor, the BEER sign is iconic. There are so many photos opportunities here. And, despite what I am about to say, Celebration Brewing Co is a solid 4 stars consistently. Now I will talk about some of my personal concerns about the brewery. This is my whine time disclaimer. To start, the food has been hit or miss, but mostly a hit. Their burgers and wings are consistently good. They do change their menu as places do from time to time and the things I really loved about the last menu were recently swapped for less tasty versions. To be exact, the pasta and pizza are not as good. And there is one pizza they had called JAMMIN (absolutely amazing) which they changed to FiG Etabouitit. The latter has a similar combination of ingredients, but is lacking and pales in comparison to the original. The new version is just overly sweet, while JAMMIN was savory, sweet and well balanced. You could actually taste the fig jam before, while the new version legit just tastes like honey. They told me it had fig jam on it, but unless the fig jam they are using now is mostly honey, I am not buying it. The new version is a fail. Lastly, they brew a lot of decent beer here which tastes like what it should be. The Belgians are not as good as I remember, but everything else from lagers to stouts to IPAs, decent representation. Every once in a while though, they come up with some bangers which I absolutely fall in love with (Like GINGY SNAPS), but when I return they have moved onto some other innovative beer. Leaving me feeling like that kid whose parents got divorced and it's all my fault (because I didnt support that beer as consistently as I should). So that is my 2 cents. Hope this helps.

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    Twelve Talons Beerworks - Pivot - Orange vanilla (hard seltzer)

    Twelve Talons Beerworks

    4.7(43 reviews)
    11.9 mi
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    Yes - we we're back again because they're one of the few breweries that actually have stouts…read moreavailable. Not to mention they were doing a great event where you could paint your pet. Basically was a paint my number, but the artist who was hosting the event got a picture of your pet created the numbers and then you got to paint it on the easel. It was a really cool experience and by no means am I an artist but I had a great time. It was $65 to paint one pet. The artist was really helpful and walked you through tougher areas as well. If you were participating in the activity, you got one beer on her. We hung out after and enjoyed another beer and the fun atmosphere. They have tons of board games you can choose to play as well.

    If you love great craft beer, Twelve Talons is one of the best kept secrets in Orlando. So Travis,…read morethe owner/brewer is in my opinion a genius. He brews beer like some people paint master pieces. The beer here is next level, especially if you appreciate the nuances of craft beer. Sarah was our server the two times I have been here and, what a great person. And she so knows her beer. The first time I was here Travis explained the concept of the 3 foot raven or crow, but upon making this review, the mythology escapes me. Still... whatever they are doing here is working. And... if you love craft beer, this is a must visit. There is beer, mead, wine and mixed drinks. And they have a dedicated food truck with some decent options. The BEER: Papa Midnight coconut Imperial Stout 10.8% ABV... so imagine a mounds or almond joy, but it is a stout. The nose is all toasted coconut. And it is so very great. Da Minted peppermint Imperial Stout 10.8% ABV... so I saved this one for last because I thought it would be sweet, and it is not. Dark chocolate and mint. Very delicious.... The Hop & Haze IPA 5.6% ABV... this a great hazy, white grapefruit, clean flavors and totally crushable She's Not Rude, Just Chai spiced red ale 5.5% ABV... the chai makes this red ale smell sweet and it is anything but that Beauregard's Berry End fruited sour 5.8% ABV... has a sweet jam nose, it is a sour, and it is sour, but those jam notes make it next level... "it's a little earthy and that comes from the mushrooms" To Sir, Wit Love gose 4.7% ABV... Light flavorful, slightly salty, slightly sour, not everyone's palette, but definitely mine Path to Gold golden ale 5% ABV... so very crushable, this is your everyday beer for everyday people She's a Bonnie Lass Irish Red 5.8%... wow, the taste is indescribable, it is red ale with balance A Norse of a Different Color hazy IPA 7% ABV... so high in IBUs, great mouth feel, if you like a piny hoppy IPA, you will be a fan Oolong Time, No See session mead 6% ABV... I am totally in love with this session mead. So graceful, tasteful and unique. I think this is my favorite!!! The Hummingbird Special sweet mead 11.8% ABV... says fermented Florida wild flowers honey, but it has a sweet and nutty almost peanut flavor. It is super sweet and quite tasty. Like a sweet wine. TT hard Cider 6.6% ABV... dry cider, like an an English cider, really liked it I so wish ai lived closer to Twelve Talons. So many great and unique flavors in craft beers, ciders and meads. There is something great going on here. Like and share.

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    Tactical Brewing - Imperial white stout coffee and habanero... so yummy! And a refreshing Kolsch

    Tactical Brewing

    4.6(163 reviews)
    11.2 mi•Baldwin Park
    •$$

    Favorite brewery I have been to. Always rotating beers and have yet to try something I don't likeread more

    Of all the many times I have been here, so surprised I have never reviewed Tactical Brewing. What…read moreis more funny is that I really thought I had already reviewed it, but in my defense I have a history of writing reviews and forgetting to post them. So buckle in, here it goes! Tactical is a high end brewery with home brew vibes. The beers here have their own unique character and if you are not a casual beer drinker you will really appreciate it. It is located in the ritzy area of Orlando where parking is challenging and rides have is encouraged. Tactical is armed forces and first responders friendly. Tactical has cratf beer, wine and craft cocktails as a rotating food schedule. On thus Sunday just they had a Latin inspired menu. Tactical has both inside and outside seating, a wrap around bar, high seats and tables. I remember it being a little darker. Lighting is always dims and sets the tone for a great drinking experience. Also on my visit was a live guitarist Mike Lynch and he was very talented. Just love the vibe here at Tactical Brewing. The BEER: Noise in the Forest Maibock 6% ABV... really liked this one, easy drinking with a fermented finish Florida Slay Ride Golden Ale 7% ABV... slightly sweet, if you know Golden Monkey, this is a smoother version with a lot more complexity There are some cool sours including imperial, and a pretty diverse selection about 20 taps. As a craft beer lover, I really love Tactical Brewing.

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    The Whiskey - *The Salty

    The Whiskey

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    20.6 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    Such a fun spot for happy hour! We came in ready to relax and left already planning our next visit…read more The drink specials were generous and the vibe was warm and lively without being too loud to actually talk. Hands down the star of the show was the shrimp dish, perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and honestly some of the best we've had in a while. We ended up ordering a second round just to enjoy it a little longer. Service was friendly and attentive the whole time, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for a great happy hour with a standout menu item, The Whyskey delivers. We'll definitely be back!

    We popped over here for lunch on a Saturday around two in the afternoon. We were very surprised…read morewith how busy it was as it's typically not that busy on Saturday afternoons. We chose seats at the bar and were greeted promptly by Brian and Rowan. Because there were a lot of people and just the two of them, they were running around taking orders from tables as well as servicing the bar so it did take a little bit to get our drink orders in, but we were enjoying looking through the whiskey library anyways. I started off with a Suncreek blonde ale. It is strawberry blonde ale and it's delicious. My husband started with the Yingling. He keeps hoping they will bring the Kentucky bourbon ale back on tap again. For lunch, I got the whiskey dip which is full of chopped beef with cheese and onions. Served with an herb, dipping sauce, and your choice of side. I opted for the sweet potato waffle fries because they are delicious. My husband got a burger with fries cooked perfectly. Once we are done with our food, we did opt for a taster. My husband had to go through several different bottles before he found one they actually had in stock. That is one of the downside is the whiskey library that is online is not always reflective of what they actually have in stock as he was really looking forward to trying the old Fitzgerald birthday, but alas, they did not have it in stock. He ended up going with the jack Daniels 12 year and really enjoyed it. I opted for the widow Jane 14 year very sweet easy to drink. Great service from Bryan and Rowan always enjoy seeing them behind the bar

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