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    Tactical Brewing

    4.6 (157 reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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    This is Blue
    Jamie P.

    Came to this brewery for the first time because a friend was doing a BBQ pop up in the back. The bar is in the middle of the room with lots of seating around it and around the room. There was a long list of beers available as well as some wines and ciders from other businesses. I tried the This is Blue which is a sweeter sour beer that reminded me of the light blue Gatorade which I love. I sampled the Base Lager and that is a good simple lager. Parking in Baldwin is always a toss up for me and had to circle the Publix lot near by for parking.

    11 Alive. White imperial stout conditioned on toasted coconut and coffee.
    Bailey B.

    Absolute favorite brewery in the whole wide world. Incredible sours and stouts. My favorite of my time there was the 11 Alive (white imperial stout with coffee and coconut notes). Divine. Truly. Cute bartenders and chill atmosphere.

    Wall inside
    Kristi B.

    We had an absolutely amazing time at tactical brewing on Saturday. This location definitely gets busy and has a lot of foot traffic. They do have events most nights. They have pop up food experiences as well. It just so happened while we were there on Saturday that they had a pop-up food experience and it definitely stayed pretty busy. They have a good selection of beers to choose from several that are collaborations, but overall really enjoyed all of their sours. If you're like me, you may not be a sour beer drinker, but I love that tactical beers do not have that sour finish that most sours have. it almost feels like drinking an adult Capri or an adult version of Hawaiian punch. Really enjoy their beers and definitely will be back.! One of my favorites was melancholy, which is a watermelon sour. It really is delicious and while I get the watermelon, it honestly tasted more like a pink starburst to me. I also enjoyed it's Untappd, which was the apple pie crumble and ice cream sour. Really delicious and for somebody who loves fall flavors, It really started to put the fall spirit in me.

    Shelby A.

    Love this spot in Baldwin park! Will officially be my new go to brewery when in the area. They have a huge assortment of great ipas and sours. They also have food on rotation. I love that it is dog friendly as the dogs were beyond well trained here. Service is fantastic. You cannot go wrong. Slowly working my way thru their beer menu! You must try their watermelon sour it is a necessity.

    Drop your kids off for free childcare with a stranger!
    Darcy D.

    I'd love to try this place again because it would have been great had our personal space not been taken over by unattended young children. An old friend of mine came to visit me this weekend to catch up. We came here on a Saturday afternoon. We got some drinks and sat down at the couch area. The staff were super friendly. We were there enjoying our time for about an hour. Then at least 7 children and babies showed up. One of the men came up and said to the other parents, "I'm going to make a diaper station right here." And put a pile of diapers and wipes on the ottoman where our drinks were. The parents dropped the kids off on the remaining couch seats next to us, and formed a circle in by the bar with nobody even watching the kids. How do I know nobody was watching the kids? Because multiple kids sat literally on our feet and on our laps. A child even tried to reach into our pretzel bag for pretzels. This went on for an hour. We tried moving to a corner spot on the couch to give the kids room so they wouldn't sit on us and could play together, and we still were being pestered by them. The parents didn't even bat an eye until a toddler small enough to be in diapers started pushing on my lap to get off the couch. We never got an apology. Did I mention all do these small children were in a bar, sat next to (and on) two complete strangers, with very little supervision? I don't understand how a nice afternoon spent catching up with a friend over beers turned into us trying to keep children away from our beer and pretzels and off of our laps. I am very let down by this and appalled at these parents.

    Melinda S.

    We've stopped into Tactical Brewing a couple of times. They have a good amount of seating inside as well as outdoor seating available. It's a fun, casual vibe with friendly bartenders. They do not serve food here, but seem to often have food trucks out back or you can bring in outside food. I love the wide variety of beers here and all that I have tasted are really yummy with nice depth of flavor. We tend to go for sours and stouts and usually can find a few options for each. They also have several other varieties and you can purchase beer to take home as well. On our recent visit, we took home a four pack of their Keanu Tumblereeves, a PB&J style beer that was soooo delicious! We also enjoyed live music while having some beers there. It's friendly for doggies and little ones; we saw several of each having a good time. This is definitely one of my favorite breweries in town!

    Timothy S.

    Great selection. I drank the Lion Juice, a sour that is actually sweet. They don't have food but allow you to bring food in. Not many places like that. Been here once and don't come to Orlando that often but would love to come back

    Flight of
    Amanda S.

    Tactical will forever be my favorite brewery. I was able to try their Bumble Z draft beer which is a sour with blackberry honey, blackberries, cinnamon, and vanilla. This was one of the best sours I've ever had! It is very similar to their "Melancholy" (my personal favorite) but the cinnamon gives it an extra twist!

    Matt M.

    Was in there for a friend's birthday on a Saturday evening and it was AMAZING. Not a huge beer person, but all their sour beers were superb, not too sour, not too beer-y. The other beers were good too, but the colors from the sours were the highlight (pun intended) of night. Nice venue, although it was quite empty at 7pm on a Saturday. Good for us!

    #16, Speakeasy Burger, and some Rap Snacks
    Ra S.

    I came primarily for the Speakeasy Burger pop-up and really enjoyed myself here at Tactical Brewing. It's super casual with seating both indoor and outdoor and a big bar in the center. The service was great and bartenders were really helpful and patient with a newcomer wanting to try something new. My usual go-to brews are porters and stouts so, the fruit-forward menu here was a little overwhelming, finally after a few different tastes, I landed on the #16 Lazer Dragon 3000 and 8% ABV Imperial Sour with dragon fruit, sudachi, tamarind, and yuzu. It was a delicious pairing with my spicy smash burger! I highly recommend this brewery especially if you're with proclaimed non-beer drinkers.

    Pineapple and watermelon sour
    Mel Z.

    It had been on my list of places to try and finally decided to stop by and check out their selection. The brewery is nicely set up with inside and outside seating. There are a couple of game areas and they do have live music on the weekends. It dies get a bit crowded so be prepared to wait to order or get a seat. The staff was nice, attentive and happy to answer questions or make suggestions. I asked for their sours and I got to try 2 of them before ordering which it sure was appreciated. I like that they have a small pour and a larger one, so that you get to try different flavors if you like. We got the pineapple sour (Of the Lifestyle) and the watermelon sour (Meloncholy). The other sours are too sweet and these were a bit less. Wish they had one that was more tangy and much more less sweet. We tried their lager and that was smooth and refreshing. We will definitely be back!

    David T.

    We came here to hang out before we went to dinner with another friend. We walked in and the place was empty except for one other table. We sat down at the bar and met our bartender. I feel bad but I forgot her name. Blonde women, shaved sides. Really nice. We spoke about how she hates when she goes to another bar and the bartenders are stuck up or boring. We ended up chilling and the wife and friend got a flight tasting. I tasted the only sour on tap which was good. My buddy got the purple can that to me was too strong. The place is nice and clean. They're very pro military and law enforcement. I'd come back.

    Aaron M.

    I'm biased as a long time patron but this is my favorite brewery in Orlando to date. Since 2017 tactical brewing has been pumping out some of the best, most creative and occasionally odd beers in the city and some would say the state. Come for the beer and stay for the people. Cory, Garrett, Ash, Cedric, Dallas and sometimes Aaron are always there to ask you about your day and make you feel like a regular. Come often and taste their rotating menu. No week or day is ever the same so check their website for updated tap list. Events every week from run club, dirty bingo, tap takeovers and plenty of local food trucks. Peep the Faded Kingdom Brew fest every year capping off Orlando Beer Week.

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    Place smells like piss, as soon as you walk in. Beer is Okay at best. Won't be back. Bartender doesn't even seem like he wants to be here.

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    Rockpit Brewing & Distilling - Excellent Porter

    Rockpit Brewing & Distilling

    4.6(338 reviews)
    5.0 miSouth Orange
    $$

    I like beer. I like kitties. According to the shirt I'm currently wearing, I really like kitties…read moreand beer and honestly, that sums me up pretty well. As a loyal fan of Orlando's local brewery scene (shoutout to my neighborhood favorites Tactical and Ten10), I don't venture far from my comfort zone. But every now and then, I'll travel a daring five miles for a place that feels like it was plucked straight out of the Pacific Northwest and this is that place. The beer? Amazing. The staff? Incredible. The space? Open, welcoming, and plenty of seating to settle in for a while. Now let's talk about the only adventure here: parking. The immediate lot is small and can feel like you're competing in the Orlando Parking Olympics. But there's additional parking across the street to the left near some office buildings. Finding parking in Orlando sometimes feels as hard as snagging a spot in NYC, but trust me, it's worth the effort. They're constantly brewing something new okay, maybe not every single week, but it sure feels like it and somehow it's always excellent. There's always something fresh and creative on tap. So yes, I absolutely recommend this place. If you can park, come on in. You won't regret it.

    It's been a while since I visited, so I went with other Yelpers for a ugly sweater UYE. Parking was…read morea bit difficult to find, but then became easier when I was told I could park at the bbq restaurant next door. We ordered directly at the bar, and tried their moonshine iced lemonade tea. For 8 bucks, it was a refreshing drink, and the alcohol lingered lightly. I was surprised they allowed outside food, but they have a partnership with the bbq restaurant next door. So I got a pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans as side, and banana pudding (about 18 dollars total for all). The sandwich was fair with ample amount of pork, but could have been a bit more flavorful. Thankfully the bbq sauce on the side helped. The pork was tender enough. The bbq definitely helped the beans to be more enjoyable. It only it had a bit more kick. The banana pudding tasted like Publix pudding, and looked to be missing actual bananas. It has wafers instead. Though, I still enjoyed it and can't complain when it was under 4 bucks. The tables were sit yourself, and outdoor seating was available as well. After you order your food the drinks, and pay at the bar, they will deliver it directly to you. It was quiet when I went on a Friday, but there was a live band playing Caribbean music. Dogs are allowed here, and the dogs people bring can be pretty big. While the food was just above average, the drinks are still very good. Since the food is from their partner restaurant, I am still giving them 5 stars because of their great and reasonably priced drinks in a social and fun atmosphere. The service was very friendly and helpful too. Last time I visited, they had the mechanical bull riding contest, and I will definitely do that if they ever have that again. It is still a great place to have drinks with your friends and family. Overall: A-

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    Franco (right) and fruiwhip (left)

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    Hourglass Brewing at Hourglass District

    4.6(180 reviews)
    3.4 miDowntown South
    $$

    It has been at least a year if not longer since we have been back here. Partly because when we've…read morebeen in the past, the beers on tap, just really didn't speak to us. This go around it was the exact opposite experience. We had several beers and we enjoyed all of them. This location is fairly large so if you have a larger group, it's great for groups to come to. They do not have food service but they do typically have a food truck there for a short period of time, but there are eateries in the area so I'm sure having food delivered or going across the street or down the street to get food would not be an issue either. My husband really enjoyed their brown ale. We also tried the bourbon barrel aged one as well and found it to be very sweet. We also tried the drunken Irish, which was great, but our favorite was by far the wee Peaty. It was described to us as having a little smoked flavor to it, but we found that was definitely not the case and really enjoyed the depth of the flavor in this beer.

    Came here for a burly bingo night, and had an absolute blast. The brewery was bright, drinks…read moreplentiful, and staff was fantastic about answering questions. Personally, I'd prefer a better lit parking area, but I'm a short woman so the ability to see is just not something I take for granted. The trinket trade box at the back was fun, and the safety messages as well as personal hygiene items in the restroom were an incredible touch that shows this is a place that really cares about their community. I need to return and try more of their brews, because just two rounds was not enough to see everything they had to offer. I switched to some soda options they had after my 2 beers, and that selection was pretty nice too

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    Half Barrel Beer Project

    4.7(128 reviews)
    12.1 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
    $$

    This feels (and is) like a local brewery with a daily atmosphere, but for adults and I like that…read more It's not huge, but they had a good sampling of their brews and other local small breweries. I really liked their sour! The prices are also not bad at all! The food you order via QR code and it's a little confusing because everything says you will go pick it up but our food just kept being delivered. Maybe we were special? Idk. But that was good service. The food was hot so I know they just prepared it, but it's nothing special. It feels like decent snacks to pair with your beers and keep people staying...and honestly I'm not mad about it. I tried the chips/cheese, chicken tenders and fries and a friend had the chicken flatbread. The flatbread seemed like the best of the bunch.

    It was our first time trying this place out. Cool vibe inside. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan…read moreof IPAs, but I like yuengling, and I tried the #14 on their menu and was really happy with it. They brew it in house. Other people with me tried a variety of different choices, and everyone was happy with their selections. The food was pretty good. That pretzel was crispy on the outside and soft inside. Mmmmm loved that crunch! The spicy brown mustard hits ya! That was good. The cheese curds we pretty good too. Mmm I love a good cheese curd. Overall, it was a nice place to hang out and drink with friends. We had a great time! I would go back with a group of friends for sure.

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    Twelve Talons Beerworks

    4.7(43 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    We were in the area and it had been way too long since we had stopped in here. We always appreciate…read morethe team here and their beers and seltzers and insiders are always top-notch. Always great atmosphere and very low-key and laid-back. For this trip, my husband had the Bonnie lass which is an Irish red and I had the TT cider. Both were delicious.!

    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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    The Whiskey

    The Whiskey

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    12.6 miDr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    After shopping at the outlets, we were looking for somewhere with good food and a happy hour. We…read moreare so glad we chose The Whiskey. We arrived around 5pm and we were able to pick where we sat. We sat at one of the booths and Brian was our oh so awesome server. He came over with a smile and a run down of what's good. We started with cocktails, we both ordered The Elderberry, it was perfect & so refreshing. For our entrees, we had both of the burgers on the HH menu, the Small Batch Whiskey and the Small Batch Lassahn. We also ordered The Salmon burger. For sides we had the regular fries and the Parmesan truffle fries. Everything was soooooo good. The beef burgers were seasoned so perfectly, and cooked medium as we requested. Every bite made my taste buds dance. The truffle fries were so good, I almost ordered more. The garlic aioli is a must for dipping your fries in. The Whiskey has lots of seating, tables, booths and bar seating. There's lots of pictures on the walls and tvs. It's a vibe for sure. I'm so glad we had lunch at The Whiskey and will definitely go back the next time we are in Orlando. Thanks Brian for making our experience awesome!

    When we are on this side of town, we always stop in here and have lunch…read more We arrived on Tuesday around 2:30 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Happy hour was just starting or had started, but there wasn't anything on the happy hour menu that stood out to us. They had the Suncreek Brewery Strawberry ale on tap so I had a couple glasses of that. It's perfect for the summer. It's a very light and very refreshing beer. My husband drank Yuengling. We both end up getting a taster of Bourbon later on. My husband went with the six year Willet And really enjoyed it. He said it definitely got better the more that you drank. I opted for something that I've seen in the stores but haven't purchased yet. I was able to try both the dancing panda eight year as well as the dancing panda 10 year. A cheaper bottle of bourbon but definitely good flavor. The 10 was my favorite. For food, I got an order of the S & S sweet potato fries, which comes with a light caramel drizzle. These fries are cooked perfectly and so delicious. My husband got the garlic Parm wings, and while the crunch was perfect on them.(he ordered them crunchy) -he was not a fan of their garlic Parmesan sauce. It just felt like the garlic, overpowered any of the Parmesan. Overall, we enjoyed our time here and the two bartenders that were working the bar, were excellent and very attentive.

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    The Royale medium rare bacon on the side. Delicious!

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