I like dark beers so I got their solstice and craic beers. The beers were decent stouts. I'd give the craic a 7/0 and the solstice an 8/10! They also had a single large projector playing the World Cup games so it was an enjoyable experience coming here! read more

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I met a my team from work here to get together and celebrate a co workers pregnancy. They had several beers to choose from . I don't drink so I chose an orange soda. Some nights they have food trucks out front . They only serve beers and sodas inside , but do allow outside food to be brought in . We had brought in pizzas , salads and dessert to celebrate our co worker . Very chill atmosphere. A good place to meet up with a friend or larger group . The large moss man out front is the perfect photo op . read more

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The Alachua Audubon Society had a guest speaker in their lecture room! ( I had no idea they had this) His name is Charlie Muise and he is an amazing bird conservationist. A birds and beer event could NOT be missed by me. There was much information to be learned and inspiration to volunteer, as well! Thank you C&G for such a meaningful presenter! read more

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Florida is okay beer state. Not as good as California or North Carolina, but this brewery did a pretty good job of keeping my interest high. It's a little better than Swamp something brewery (I can't remember the name) and but quite as good as a California or North Carolina... or New York City area brewery, but it comes close. read more

I asked my Gator buddy which was the best brewery in Gainesville and Cypress & Grove topped her list. So here we are. Seating inside, seating outside, seating in their brewery area. I found a seat inside (thank you, air conditioning) that was next to a power outlet where I could catch up on a few emails and write a few Yelp reviews while sipping a couple delicious beers. I also got dinner from the "food truck" that was here tonight making for a full meal. Nice vibe here from a friendly if overworked bartender who was needing a helper but doing his best. There were a few families with kids, one couple that looked to be on a date and a group of friends all chilling. All cool. [Review 19925 overall - 1722 in Florida - 898 of 2023.] read more

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One of the best brewery spaces in Ocala, with an ample grassy area with tables, some seating near the bar, and two additional rooms for seating, including one that can easily accommodate a private party (was one in there the second time I went). Beer is above average, which is on par for the top end of breweries in the area. I had beers across the board and all rated in the upper 3s on Untappd. No food, but they do get good food trucks on the grounds. Will return. read more

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Great beer, and often very good food trucks! The service is quick, except when real busy. I like that they let you sample a beer before you get a pint! read more

Great local brewery in what I think is a former ice house? Or an old warehouse of some kind. With the outdoor area and expansive indoor seating there is room for just about any kind of group or gathering. The building does not seem to be wheelchair accessible, which seems odd and should definitely be a consideration for anyone needing an accessible facility. The staff at the walk-up counter are knowledgeable and very helpful in helping you find what you're looking for. There weren't a lot of any one type of beer when I was there, but a pretty impressive array of sours, Hefeweizens, lagers, sessions etc to choose from. An easy place to spend the evening with friends and try several different things. Not far from campus or downtown, it's easy to get to. And situated on a quiet street, parking is really easy. It's convenient read more

Oh my goodness, this place is beautiful. They have a perfect balance of nature and building space. The architecture is beautiful. And they have a great layout. The beer is tasty and plentiful with many different styles. I am a fan of this place. read more

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After being to over 100 breweries think this was the worst when came to most staff. Had a female bartender that we got our beer from after getting in line she was sweet! Sat at bar with 3 different employees right in front of me. None acknowledged me at all, I asked if had a beer menu. Sorry you need to read the board around the corner. Just not a fun friendly feeling. I love German beers and lived in Germany 3 years. The hef was lil boring I guess. Hate writing this review as just visited one not too far away from here. It was Super friendly! Guess that's why 3.8 rating Hoping they realize every customer even if not your buddy or a local is here for the experience! read more

Adorable brewery in a unique location. It appears to be an old warehouse with a modern look. The interior has a indoor/outdoor atmosphere with an area off to side that houses the Pool tables, Foosball table, and Ping Pong table in a large closed in room. We purchased a flight of beers, Mojito, Mandarin IPA, Blonde, Irish style red. I was not a fan of the Mojito beer, however the other beers were great. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the employees were informative as well as kind. My daughter attends UF, so we were looking for something different to visit in the area. I will definitely return in my future visit to Gainesville. read more

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Just popped in on my way through town and had a beer. I will say, the Pocket Gopher is a good choice, I'll definitely come back when i have more time read more

Visited Cypress & Grove a little while back because my sister had decided to treat my mother to a beer at a beer garden instead of just one purchased from the grocery store and sitting at home. As this was during pandemic time, the inside seating area was completely closed off and the only available location to sit was outside in the garden, which was fine by us. We got a flight of beers as customized by the bartender to my mom's taste, while I got a cider. They are taking the pandemic precautions seriously, with proper distancing in the line and picnic tables in the garden are well separated. There was a solid flow of traffic through, getting drinks and all. The beer is good here, and the atmosphere is right up there as well. I'll certainly return at some point. read more

NO DISABLED ACCESS! While the beer is great the place clearly violates essentially every ADA accesibility building code. Not sure how the city passed on their opening with so many glaring violations - no accessible parking, no accessible bathrooms, no access to the gameroom. The bar has no lowered accessible levels which apply after the 2012 ADA standards -which apply given the date of opening. Only one accessible table at the brewery bar level inhe corner. Ironically all of their accessible tables are up in the gameroom which is not accessible. Pick and choose battles but this establishment somehow skirted all the ADA building codes when it opened. And btw there is no such thing as "grandfathering" exemption because the building is old. read more

The worst!!! Beers are like home brewers first tries. The place is always hot as hell, it leaks anytime it rains, it's like a daycare center. Worst brewery in town read more

Visited Cypress & Grove Brewing Company on Saturday afternoon. Went with two Flights to try eight of the beers on the wall. Quality Cypress & Grove Brewing Company just felt boring to me. Each of their beers were fine, but in the golden age of beer innovation, creativity is key and I just did not see it. No funky names, no unique additives, and in the end nothing worth trying again. I ordered two Flights, the first with Pumpkin Ale, Dry Stout, Pecan Brown Ale, and 2x2 IPA and the second with American Wheat Ale, Hefeweizen, American Golden Ale, and Porter. My favorite was probably the American Wheat Ale, which balanced fruitiness and bitterness well. The Pecan Brown Ale was interesting as well, but in the end fell too much on the sweet side to be enjoyable in a larger pour. The rest were unremarkable with the Dry Stout being the only beer I truly did not like. Quantity Fair pours and an easy to transport holder for your Flight. Value Flights are $8 if you stick to the flagship beers or $10 if you select any seasonal or limited release beers. Ambiance Cypress & Grove Brewing Company is located in Gainesville. It occupies a relatively large factory building. It was a nice day so they pulled up the garage doors and let a breeze push through the space. For a beat up factory building, the immediate entrance is very nice. They have a beautiful bar front and center, which is surrounded by high-tops and tables. As you walk to the side of the bar, it quickly transforms into work space, with equipment and a musty feel. A few televisions can be found in odd places, but they were showing the top games. In the background alternative rock music played. What I did not understand is why they hadn't utilized the outdoor space more. It seemed like a missed opportunity, though it may be related to permits. Crowd There was a small crowd of folks hanging out at the brewery. It seemed like a younger crowd, but that is not too surprising in a college town. Expect to see a lot of Gators gear and quite a few Greek letters. However, don't expect to see any dogs, because they are quite adamant about the no pets policy. I even watched them escort a couple and their pup out. Service I had come to just hang out and enjoy some beers, but I still found myself frustrated with how slow this place operates. There were a few people working, but it only seemed like one was actually doing anything. Luckily it was not too busy, because I don't know if they could handle a large crowd. Parking They have a very small parking lot, that was made even smaller by the presence of a food truck. Expect to park along the street if it is busy. Extra With todays beer culture even in a small town like Gainesville, expectations are high for each and every brewery. Unfortunately Cypress & Grove Brewing Company just did not hit the mark. read more

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It's a brewery with a nice beer selection for Gainesville. There is indoor seating in a rustic, open space that would be a good meeting place or group space. Also inside are a few pool tables. Outside tables are located on the fairly large lawn. Food is provided by food trucks - only one there tonight. My beer was ok and I would like to try others another time. The staff was friendly but it wasn't busy so maybe the comments about rude staff occurred when crowded. read more

Checking out a fairly new brewery in Gainesville. It is near a restaurant called "afternoon". The brewery has a lot of seating space but not much parking if it's during busy hours. There is a counter with the menu and service. The choices are a bit limited compared to other breweries nearby. There is a huge upstairs space with very nice and comforting atmosphere with two pool tables. read more

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Interesting new brewery in downtown Gainesville. The owners have repurposed an old ice factory that had been used to cool fruit and other locally grown produce that was shipped up north by train. The factory had a well that was used to in the making of the ice. The new owners are using that same well to produce top quality brews made with water direct from the Florida aquifer. So when they say you're drinking a Florida beer - it's old school Florida through & through. At this time, they've released 5 beers. We tried the IPA and a blonde Ale - both were solid for first offerings. They've done a nice job refurbishing the facility. There's lots of room for gatherings & even an outdoor space (hopefully for bands and festivals!) The staff was helpful, attentive and fairly knowledgeable about the beers they were pouring. I look forward to a return visit. read more

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To start off, I absolutely adore the building and the space that these guys have in which to grow. Reading some of the history, this building was home to the area's ice plant that provided ice for locals, as well as the railroads that passed through, during the 1800s. A part of the building is still under construction/remodel, which is understandable given the enormity, but so far, they are just using every bit they can to the best of their ability. You walk in, from the parking lot, through some garage-style doors, and you're in the Taproom. If you proceed past the bar, you'll find the brewery which has an incredible amount of space for more tanks and vessels when Cypress & Grove is ready to expand. If you go up the stairs to the right of the bar, you'll find a great area to relax with pool tables, ping pong, foosball, and some board games. When we were there, a concrete bar was still in the process of being built in this room. It already looks beautiful, and I can't wait to visit again and see it's completion. Continue through this room and you'll end up out on the back porch and you can head on down into the yard. I can only imagine the epic events that could be held here with this amount of space in which to use. Since my friend and I were on our way home, we just ordered a flight to share. We decided on the Chocolate Porter, Blonde Ale, Helles Lager, and the IPA. Of the four, especially given the humidity outside, the Helles was my fave. There was a pretty limited selection, but that's understandable given that Cypress & Grove is still in their early stages. One thing that I especially love is the "pay it forward" board behind the bar. You can pay ahead for a beer for someone, and the staff will honor it for that person when they come in, regardless of whether or not you are present. There's so much room for growth and expansion in this space and for this brewery. I look forward to another visit to Gainesville in the future to see just how that turns out. read more

Good beer, cool old architecture inside place, plenty of room indoors or outdoors! Pool tables & TV's, food trucks. read more

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company - My wife enjoys the wine. - Breweries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I am always surprised by people that come into a brand new establishment and slam it within a week of opening. Give this place a chance. There isn't a formula for making a unique brewery in a small town. This is a great place. Ambiance is relaxed and friendly. They are doing good things. They made a family oriented brewery with lots of fun things to do. There is pool, cornhole, table tennis and pool. They repurposed a building in a blighted section of town that will help build value and attract more businesses to the area. I give kudos to businesses like this that take a big risk to revive sections of Gainesville and bring something unique to the table. More businesses like this make our cities and ultimately our country better. If you expect perfect consistency you can go to any number of chain restaurants anywhere and get the same mediocrity you are accustomed to. The beer is not bad at all and will only get better as they tweak their recipes. I give this place a big thumbs up and 5 stars for making another cool and unique place to visit in gainesville that you can bring your family to and enjoy a cold beer all while supporting the local economy! read more

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company - Pretty relaxing area for drinking beer. They have two foosball tables, ping pong, pool , cornhole. Nice place. - Breweries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Of the Gainesville breweries, Cypress & Grove takes the cake on space, vibe, and atmosphere. I love their building and the general aesthetic. Plus, having the spacious indoor area is great in the summer. The beer is always fantastic, too. I appreciate their devotion to the craft and am always impressed with the offerings on tap. The staff is always accommodating and helpful, too. Truly a great addition to the Gainesville beer scene! read more

Another Gainesville brewery, this time in an old ice plant. First of all, they have their own parking lot. However it is small, and if there is an event happening there will never be parking available. Beer, wine and cider are offered. The venue has a lot of space and is a good place to meet. read more

Cypress & Grove is pretty amazing. It's huge. The night we were there with co-workers, they had an awesome food truck with some really freaking awesome food. I didn't drink since I was the designated driver but my husband enjoyed his two beers and we loved the food. I appreciate that the breweries invite food trucks to supplement all the beer. It feels like I'm back in Germany at one of the festivals. The building is gorgeous. But I like that industrial, exposed brick and cement floors look. And, crazy enough, it wasn't loud! With all that cement and exposed brick, you'd think the place would be so loud but it wasn't. It was downright comfortable. There are tables everywhere. Tables and chairs, a pool table, separate rooms for parties. It's just a sprawling place. The only thing keeping me from 5 stars is...you guessed it, all the dang kids! One family had three kids and they had laid out a play area on the floor in the aisle between the bar and their table where they placed toys and other kid things. STOP! This should just not be a thing. It's a brewery. It's a place where adults can hang out and not have to censor themselves from little ears. So I mentioned that I spent time in Germany. My parents dragged me everywhere. I've been to breweries and pubs and a variety of festivals with lots of drunk Germans and Americans. Yes, you'd see other kids but the difference being that the kids were allowed to be in these adult places and not invited. If that makes sense. A brewery was an adult place. It was not considered family friendly. So if you brought your kid, well, your kid might just hear adult conversations. And you'd never find a kid on a blanket in the middle of the aisle with her toys. And you'd never find kids running around (unless it was at a festival with rides and such) yelling at each other while the parents blissfully ignored them. I would really like adult places to be adult places where children are invited, but not officially family friendly. read more

The venue is funky with nice air conditioning. The beer was not bad, but the bar tender made it clear that you could have only one sample. The service was rude in general. The beer was cool not cold. Additionally, the establishment is not dog friendly. I wouldn't come back here. read more

COVID Epicenter -- Looking to get COVID antibodies without receiving the vaccine? This is the perfect place for you! This place enforces zero mask guidelines and social distancing policies, and the workers were incredibly rude to myself and my family when we expressed issue with this. If you're looking for a safer (and frankly better) brewery in town, check out First Magnitude. At least they have the decency to keep their customers safe. read more

Nice atmosphere, the beer is not cold at all it's closer to warm. If you are going to sell beer in Florida it better be cold. Unless it's a stout .. service was ok though. read more

I had high hopes after reading some other yelp reviews. Unfortunately I was not impressed. As you can see from the flight pic, the beers are named after the beer type and each tasted like your basic beer for those types. They had a nice setting and decor though. read more

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company - Flight with not so creative beer names and not so creative flavors. - Breweries Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

It's a little goofy for me to give a place five stars on the basis of a drink, but honestly? I'd come back here, for that drink. It's not even alcoholic -- so on their menu they say they have "homemade seltzer" but this "sour orange" flavor of theirs was actually a lot closer to the San Pellegrino Aranciata juice/soda hybrid than seltzer, plus, it had a light fennel flavor on top of that. It's right by my house, so I could totally see myself coming back there and getting more of these. Plus I guess now I have to try the other flavors! read more

Went in this past week with a friend and I love this brewery and am already making plans to go back time and time again. First let me say this! Most of Gainesville's breweries are closed on Mondays! But Not Cypress and Grove! They are open and serving up great beers. If you do not read to the end, I highly recommend this place! Parking they have a lot, but most people park on the street as there is a lot of street parking around. When you walk in you can tell this place was something else before and they have done some serious urban planning to make it into a brewery which is awesome. I decided to get a flight since it was my first time here and loved pretty much everything I had. I told the bartender what I liked and did not like and they picked out the perfect beers for me. The bartenders are super friendly and nice and super helpful and make sure you get the perfect drink! I am really impressed by Cypress and Grove and can't wait to go get more drinks. One thing that like most of the other breweries this one also has food trucks outside that change pretty regularly so you can get food at the food truck their for the night! Yay for Cypress and Grove and I heard they will be celebrating 1 year in Gainesville on August 11th! Congrats on an amazing first year!! read more

This may well be my favorite brewery in Gainesville. The beer selection is large and there is something for all tastes. And the beer here is GOOD. The space is also really aesthetically pleasing and they have a such a nice, large outdoor area with plenty of picnic benches and cute overhead lighting. The atmosphere is really laid back and relaxed, prices are fair. Tip - service dogs only are allowed here. read more

Terrible service, unfriendly staff, subpar beer. Don't waste your money, there are far better breweries in Gainesville. The environment is cool at first since they've done an awesome job with the place, but the allure quickly fades once you realize how standoffish the staff is and how underwhelming the quality of beer was. If you're looking for a good brewery in Gainesville I'd suggest Swamphead read more

I've been here several times but I guess I never posted a review. They have made some great improvements since they first opened. The extra seating area is looking nice. They have a couple old pool tables and other games to play. The beer is pretty good. I really like the pale ale and stout. The others aren't bad either. It would be nice to see a little more variety but I'm sure that will come in time. Nice place to hang out with h a few friends. I really love like how they took an old place and brought it back to life. read more

A limited selection, which isn't bad, they may do a few but they do them very well. Definitely one of my favorite brewery in the Gainesville area. Haven't come across one where I felt meh or didn't like. I enjoy how the front opens up to let in a lot of sunlight and fresh air in. Only tried one of their seasonal beers, the pumpkin which was amazing. read more

Cool brewery/pub. Great beer and variety of all tastes. Separate room upstairs has games, pool table, and a new bar area. Food trucks in late afternoon. Gators games on the big screen upstairs. Lots of civic events. Cool place! read more

First and last time at this place. Dirty with a very rude staff. They won't be in business long. Find another brewery, save your money.

There is a lot of competition in this town for craft brewing, and I have to say I was disappointed. I had the IPA, and I normally love IPAs. Not this one. It was too bitter for my liking. Also, I felt like I could not escape the heat. It is inside-outside style, and it was a hot, humid evening like many evenings in Florida. It was almost unbearable. Parking is limited, but that is common in this town near the breweries. Highlight: The staff was really friendly. read more

Went here first time this past Sunday, friendly staff. Nicely laid out space. I had a pale ale and a taste of the porter. Obviously worlds apart taste wise. Enjoyed the pale ale and will try the porter next time. I am more of a wine drinker so I was happy to see they offer wine and non-alcoholic choices too. Happy to have another place in my neighborhood They will have live music outside, so stay tuned.... read more

Want to support local business and really enjoy the atmosphere and the beers at this brewery. But staff have been consistently not friendly. They seem either indifferent or almost like it is an imposition to pour you a beer. Hope this is just a Covid thing and they can develop a more welcoming attitude. read more