Winter ,
BY THE GL AS S
Tampa Skyline by Jerry Fergson
THE ONLY WINTER DRAFT HERE
IS CRAFT BEER
Tampa Bay, FLorida
This winter, escape the cold for a taste
of all things sunny and crafty. Tampa
Bay was ranked in the top three U.S.
beer cities by USA Today’s 10 Best
reader’s survey — and we’re the best
beer city in the Southeast.
With 26 craft breweries and four to
five more on the way, Tampa Bay has
plenty to explore. Where should you
start? One essential stop is nightlife
hub Ybor City’s Coppertail Brewing,
which uses old-world techniques to
concoct creative new tastes.
Sip everything
under the sun
Another must-visit spot is Angry
Chair Brewing in bustling Seminole
Heights, where you’ll find staples and
adventurous options alike. And the
biggest local favorite of all is Cigar City
Brewing, which brews classic styles
with a Floridian twist. But, for a truly
diverse taste of Tampa Bay, go to one
of the many beer fests.
Events
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
February 2017
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Put on your cowboy boots to try
60 craft beers and 40 bourbons,
join the Drink Like a Lady or Tampa’s Best Beer Belly contests and
more. Then top it all off with barbeque and a fine cigar.
Florida Brewer’s Guild
Annual Festival
March 2017
Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park
Head downtown with a few thousand other craft beer aficionados
to kick off Tampa Bay Beer Week.
Taste samples from more than 50
breweries and raise funds for the
Florida Brewers Guild, a nonprofit
association for craft brewers.
Infamous 7th Ave in Ybor City
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