Gulf To Bay St. Pete Clearwater FL

St. Pete/Clearwater’s local craft brewery scene shows no signs of slowing down. With more than 40 locally owned and community-focused breweries on the “Gulp Coast,” you’re bound to discover a new favorite. Take advantage of deals and discounts when you check in at local breweries using the Gulp Coast Craft Brewery Passport. Just go to GulpCoast.com to access.

■ DUNEDIN BREWERY • Dunedin • Our thriving local craft beer scene started right here. Florida’s oldest microbrewery handcrafts their beers in small batches and also brews an extensive seasonal selection. Must-try: Apricot Peach Ale.

■ 7VENTH SUN BREWERY • Dunedin • Another anchor in Dunedin’s brew scene, 7venth Sun specializes in fine small-batch IPAs, oak-aged sours, barrel-aged ales and saisons. Must-try: Scientist IPA.

■ CALEDONIA BREWING • Dunedin • Set within an old newspaper building, Caledonia honors Dunedin’s Celtic heritage in an atmospheric tasting room. Must-try: Chosh Whole Lotta Love IPA.

■ WOODWRIGHT BREWING • Dunedin • Grab a seat at the bar, upstairs in the loft or outside in the beer garden during a jam at this craft-brewery-meets-wood-shop hybrid. Must-try: Dunkelweizen.

■ STILT HOUSE BREWERY • Palm Harbor • This bike-accessible spot along the Pinellas Trail offers more than 30 unique beers, plus wine and cider. Must-try: Montagne Noir (Black Lager).

■ UNREFINED BREWING • Tarpon Springs • No need to ring the doorbell: Simply walk through the front door of this old two-story house and into a cozy tasting room that pours a variety of stouts, sours, and other session ales. Must-try: Mexican Candy (California Common).

■ BRIGHTER DAYS BREWING CO. • Tarpon Springs • Located directly off the Pinellas Trail, this brewery was tailor-made for cyclists who prefer some brews with their bikes. Must-try: Raspberry Beret Sour.

■ GRINDHAUS BREW LAB • Clearwater • You won’t find standard pints at this small-batch brewery, but you will find tasting flights, tours and cult movies on Friday and Saturday evenings. Must-try: Evil Dead Smoked Red (Red Ale).

■ ANECDOTE BREWING CO. • Indian Rocks Beach • This shoreside small-batch brewery pours a wide variety of memorable, flavor-forward beers that pair well with offerings from their kitchen, including gourmet paninis, eclectic wing flavors and gluten-friendly options. Must-try: Passion Paradox (Passionfruit Gose).

■ ARKANE ALEWORKS • Largo • Arkane’s extensive tap list ranges from the super-malty and ultra-hoppy to the dark and smooth, but where the brewery truly shines is in its selection of sours. Must-try: Gimme Swelter (Mango Habanero FL Weisse).

■ TROUBLED WATERS • Safety Harbor • Located on Safety Harbor’s charming Main Street, this father-and-son-owned brewery is all about taking creative chances and pushing boundaries with its brews. Must-try: Bob’s Your Uncle E.S.B.

■ SEA DOG BREWING • Treasure Island • The award-winning New England brewery brings a dozen Sea Dog and Shipyard drafts, including some location-specific offerings, from Maine all the way to this outpost near the beach. Must-try: Blue Paw Wild Blueberry Ale.

■ GULFPORT BREWERY + EATERY • Gulfport • Relax in true Florida fashion at this beachy beer bungalow that also serves up a variety of delicious artisanal fare. Must-try: Try the Orange Stuff It’s Delicious (Sour Ale).

■ GRAND CENTRAL BREWHOUSE • St. Pete • This two-story, 10,270-square-foot microbrewery and beer garden has plenty of space and its taproom features European-style serving tanks that result in fresher beers. Must-try: Kölsch Me Ousside.

■ DISSENT CRAFT BREWING COMPANY • St. Pete • Feeling rebellious? Sample some of this nanobrewery’s bold “outspoken” ales. Must-try: Hazy Mangover (Mango & Habanero IPA).

■ SESH • St. Pete • The newest brewery on this list turned an allegedly haunted house (formerly The Melting Pot) into a playfully spooky brewery, bar and restaurant. You’ll want to haunt its tap list, which features over two dozen craft beers. Must-try: Cat’s Eye (Lager).

■ GREEN BENCH BREWING CO. • St. Pete • If Green Bench is Classic Craft Beer 101, then consider its Webb’s City Cellar expansion next door Advanced Studies (Webb’s was a semifinalist for a 2024 James Beard Award in the Outstanding Bar category). Both spots warrant exploration. Must-try: Vintage Vert (French-style Saison).

■ 3 DAUGHTERS BREWING • St. Pete • This family-friendly spot is known for its award-winning lagers and IPAs, among other tasty craft beers. Another big draw: the incredibly spacious, game-heavy warehouse area, which includes tabletop shuffleboard, ping pong, pinball and more. Must-try: A Wake Coffee Blonde (Blonde Ale).

■ GOLDEN ISLES • St. Pete • This brewery is the first to ever pop up in St. Pete’s Magnolia Heights district. The family-friendly spot offers a broad range of styles, including lagers, IPAs, imperial stouts, sours and more. Must-try: 3 Wise Guys (Porter).

■ MASTRY’S BREWING CO. • St. Pete Beach • Head over to the beach and unwind with Gulf breezes and killer brews at this local staple. Must-try: Hefe (Hefeweizen).

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