Green Bench Brewing Company SAFETY HARBOR, CLEARWATER, LARGO & SEMINOLE GRINDHAUS BREW LAB • Clearwater • Looking for something a bit more offbeat? This small-batch brewery serves movie-themed beers in beakers alongside cult classic screenings. Must-try: Evil Dead Smoked Red (Red Ale). ANECDOTE BREWING CO. • Indian Rocks Beach • This beachside brewery pairs flavor-forward beers with an elevat-ed food menu, from gourmet paninis to creative wings. Must-try: Pink Paradox (Guava Gose). ARKANE ALEWORKS • Largo • Known for pushing boundaries, Arkane’s rotating tap list highlights inventive sours and bold, experimental flavors. Must-try: Gimme Swelter (Mango Habanero FL Weisse). • Safety Harbor • A colorful reimagining of a longtime Main Street staple, this father-and-son brewery brings a laid-back Florida vibe and a strong lineup of house-made beers. Must-try: Citra Waves Pale Ale. CENTRAL REGION: ST. PETERSBURG & GULF BEACHES SOUTH REGION: TROUBLED WATERS BREWING • Seminole • Specializing in German-style lagers and ales, this brewery delivers traditional flavors with precision, plus a pet-friendly annex game room. Must-try: Butter Pecan Blonde. RAPP BREWING COMPANY a timeless taproom with a lively beer garden, making it a longtime favorite haunt of locals and visitors. Just steps away, Webb’s City Cellar features a climate-con-trolled cellar filled with a curated selection of exceptional, globally inspired beers. Must-try: Vintage Vert (French-Style Saison). GREEN BENCH BREWING COMPANY • St. Pete • Green Bench pairs • St. Pete • This colorful brewery in the EDGE District features 16 house taps and two guest taps, offering creative sours, hearty stouts and everything in between. Must-try: Origami Aircrafts (Fruited Berliner Weisse). OVERFLOW BREWING COMPANY CAGE BREWING • St. Pete • Located in the Grand Central District, this high-energy hangout features a spacious outdoor area with giant games, TVs, and plenty of room for four-legged friends. Expect regular live music (including Grateful Dead cover bands) and a menu of oak-fired, brick oven pizzas. Must-try: Mango Bob’s IPA. • St. Pete • This nostalgic barcade in the Grand Central District pours local brews from game controller taps alongside classic Nintendo systems. Must-try: Ms. Pacman Blonde Ale. • St. Pete • Enjoy an ultrafresh pour from European-style serving tanks in this massive two-story brewery and beer garden. Must-try: Kölsch Me Ousside. GRAND CENTRAL BREWHOUSE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER Cueni Brewing Co. 3 DAUGHTERS BREWING • St. Pete • Have a blast in this high-energy, family-friendly brewery with award-winning beers and a massive, game-filled warehouse space. Must-try: Helles Bock. MASTRY’S BREWING CO. • St. Pete Beach • A laid-back coastal brewery offering easy-drinking beers just minutes from the Gulf. Must-try: Hefe (Hefeweizen). MAD BEACH CRAFT BREWING COMPANY • Madeira Beach • Located in A go-to for adventurous taste buds, this local spot consistently delivers inventive, small-batch creations. Must-try: Full Bird Double IPA. BAYBORO BREWING CO. • St. Pete • John’s Pass Village, this lively brewpub pairs house-made beers with a coastal, island-style setting. Must-try: Life’s a Beach (Orange Blossom Honey Wheat Ale). VISITSPC.COM 99