Hop to it with craft beer inspired by Orlando’s iconic sights, sounds and flavors.
Ready for a mini getaway? Pour yourself a crisp glass of sunshine with flavorful brews inspired by Orlando’s vibrant neighborhoods, sports teams and natural attractions. You’ll find regional flavors aplenty at our craft breweries, pour houses and bottle shops, not to mention in our restaurants and theme parks, making it easy — and delicious — to get a taste of our unbelievably real city the next time you’re in town. And if you’re reading this post-vacation? Many of these items can be shipped to your home for a crisp, ultra-crushable taste of Orlando any time you like. Vacation mode, commence.
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Craft Beer Inspired by Orlando
Raise your glass with suds inspired by Orlando attractions, landmarks, sports teams and more, many of which are crafted right here in Central Florida. These local breweries have the inside scoop on what makes Orlando a can’t-miss destination.
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company may just have the most Orlando-inspired brews in the city. Their original location is in the Ivanhoe Village Main Street district north of downtown Orlando, with a second lager house in Orlando’s West Lakes district.
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“From the beginning, we always wanted our core beers to encapsulate the history of Ivanhoe Village,” says owner Glenn Closson. “When we come up with new beer names and styles, we do try to tie back to that history, but we have also done some fun ones that aren't specifically [tied to] the history and just more so something the staff have a passion for.”
These days, the lineup includes brews inspired by Orlando’s pro sports teams, neighborhoods and state parks, plus more seasonal surprises.
- Park Hopp’r Golden Pilsner: Crisp, clean and refreshing, the Park Hopp’r golden pilsner pays homage to vibrant Orlando communities like Ivanhoe Park, College Park, Baldwin Park, Audubon Park, Thornton Park and Winter Park. “Orlando has such a fun history beyond the parks and their Main Street program is like no other,” says Closson. “Park Hopp’r was created with hopping around the Orlando neighborhoods [in mind]."
- Joyland American IPA: A core brew inspired by an amusement park named Joyland, which operated on the shore of Lake Ivanhoe in the 1900s.
- Reign Pale Ale: American pale ale created in honor of Orlando City Soccer Club — perfect for game day at Inter&Co Stadium!
- Bear Brew Florida Ale: A classic Florida ale served in a collectible Solar Bears can.
- Lake Hopp’r Kolsch: A crisp Kolsch; the ideal companion for outdoor fun on the lake.
- Orlandoer Helles: A golden brew inspired by classic Bavarian lager and time spent with friends.
- Urayasu Rice Lager: A light refreshing rice lager named after Urayasu, Orlando’s sister city in Japan.
Brewlando Brewing
Female-owned Brewlando offers several beverages with a unique Orlando twist. The Belle Isle Blonde and Hoffner Hefeweizen are both named for Orlando neighborhoods, and the Jernigan Hazy IPA is named after early Orlando settler Aaron Jernigan. The Magic City Milk Stout is inspired by Orlando’s unique whimsy and charm. The Red Lake Ale is inspired by nature, the Moonstone IPA is named for our state gemstone, and the Golden Knight is a nod to the University of Central Florida. And those are just the core brews! Taste them all at four Brewlando locations.
Ravenous Pig Brewing Company: Foxtail Coffee Blonde Ale
Taste Orlando’s collaborative spirit in action at The Ravenous Pig Brewing Co., a small-batch brewery from the James Beard-nominated team behind MICHELIN Recommended restaurant The Ravenous Pig. The Foxtail Coffee Blonde Ale is a great place to start, featuring locally-roasted Peruvian coffee from Winter Park neighbor Foxtail Coffee Co. The Gatsu Gatsu rice lager is another recent addition, created for Domu Dynasty restaurants like Edoboy, Domu and Tori Tori.
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The Ravenous Pig Brewing Co. also offers fun locally inspired brews throughout the year, like the Wit’er Park orange and coriander wheat beer, “What a QT” Clementine Rice Lager, and the Foxtail Autumn Spiced Blonde Ale.
Rockpit Brewing: SODO Blondin
This crisp house blonde is named for the SODO District, a walkable Main Street district with vibrant live arts and plentiful dining options near downtown Orlando. It’s made in-house at Rockpit Brewing, which also produces fun seasonal brews inspired by sunshine, citrus and more tropical temptations.
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Ten10 Brewing: Urban Trail Pale Ale
Laid-back neighborhood hangout Ten10 Brewing serves rotating draft pours in the Mills 50 district, minutes from museums and more at Loch Haven Cultural Park. Get a taste for the area’s local culture with the Urban Trail Pale Ale, named for a scenic bike path that connects Ten10 to Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, Loch Haven Park and several other points of interest.
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Other locally inspired, seasonally available brews include the Ivanhoe Mango IPA and several cold ones created in partnership with locally owned Barnie’s Coffee. They include the Cordially Invited White Stout, Hazelnoot Cold Brew Stout, and Santa’s White Christmas Stout.
Bowigens Beer Company: 407 Pils
Brewed by Bowigens Beer Company in Casselberry, the 407 Pils — named after Orlando’s area code — is a German-style pilsner treated with salt and lime. The Avalon Park Amber is another great option, named for their Avalon Park tap room east of Orlando.
Broken Strings Brewery: Purple Mane Pale Ale
Cheer on Orlando’s Major League Soccer team with a glass of Purple Mane Pale Ale, crafted in honor of Orlando City Soccer Club. This classic American pale ale is brewed with Citra and Cascade hops by Broken Strings Brewery in downtown Orlando.
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Crooked Can Brewing Company: Sixth Man Lager
Crooked Can Brewing Company is at the heart of Plant Street Market, a popular food hall in historic Winter Garden. They offer several seasonal brews inspired by the region’s rich history, outdoor adventures, pro sports teams and more — plus two core brews inspired by Florida fun and sun.
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- Florida Sunshine: Available year-round, Florida Sunshine is a sippable lager available in classic and mango varieties.
- Sixth Man Lager: An American lager inspired by the National Basketball Association’s Orlando Magic.
- Citrus Kicker: A refreshing springtime IPA featuring local orange and grapefruit zest, inspired by the once flourishing citrus industry of Winter Garden.
- Axum Coffee Stout: A coffee chocolate stout created in partnership with Axum Coffee, one of Crooked Can’s neighbors inside dining collective Plant Street Market. It’s available exclusively during the winter months.
- West Orange Trailblazer: A light rice lager that’s perfect for some midday refreshment along the West Orange Trail, a 22-mile recreational trail with Winter Garden at its heart.
- Brewtiful City Pale Ale: A light, balanced brew inspired by Orlando’s nickname, The City Beautiful. It’s available exclusively at the Boardwalk pub at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
D3 Brewing Company
D3 Brewing Company offers four special brews inspired by Orlando’s magical theme parks. Taste them at select Disney Springs® restaurants and Walt Disney World® Resort hotels, then order online for a taste of Orlando any time you like.
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- Binny’s Brew: Florida Ale with a hint of citrus, inspired by the hallowed tradition of repurposing EPCOT® trash cans as tables during food festival seasons. Don’t lie, you’ve at least considered it.
- Three Wishes: Hazy IPA
- Retired Rides: India Pale Ale with Cascade and Centennial hops, inspired by classic theme park rides of the past.
- Midnight Pumpkin: Wheat Ale infused with pumpkin
Hourglass Brewing: I-4 Eyesore
Named after the infamous Majesty Building — a landmark nearly 25 years in the making — the I-4 Eyesore is a classic Florida lager with just the right amount of refreshing citrus flavor. Find it at Hourglass Brewing in the Curry Ford West Main Street district, just 10 minutes from downtown Orlando.
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The brewery also has an Eola Coffee Brown Ale in partnership with a local coffeehouse. It’s crafted with medium roast, single origin coffee and served nitro-style.
New York Beer Project: Orlando Lager
Brewed with the Sunshine State in mind, Orlando Lager is a refreshing, crushable and delicious lager from New York Beer Project in Winter Garden. Try it in a flight paired with seasonal and flagship blends for the full NYBP experience.
Orange Blossom Brewing Company: City Beautiful IPA
Born in Orlando, the City Beautiful IPA is a classic American IPA made with the four C’s of American hops: Cascade, Centennial, Chinook and Columbus. It was created by seventh-generation Floridian and Orlando native Tom Moench of Orange Blossom Brewing, who passed in September 2025, and is available at many of Orlando’s top restaurants and attractions. Just use the beer locator on the brewery’s website to find this classic drink near you, and raise one in Tom’s honor.
Brew Hub: Phins & Feathers
Brewed exclusively for the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Phins & Feathers is a pale ale crafted in nearby Lakeland, about an hour west of Orlando. Find it at the Phins Lounge, as part of the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, and at other special events throughout the year.
Redlight Redlight: Audubon Bitter
Brewed in honor of the Audubon Park Garden District, this English session beer is one of several sublime offerings from microbrewery and bottle shop Redlight Redlight. It features notes of toast with hints of caramelized fruit and spicy, grassy hops. You’ll also find a literal book full of bottled and canned options with local brews and exotic imports alike.
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Zymarium Meadery
Ok, it’s not beer, but Zymarium Meadery gets an honorable mention for their award-winning mead. Most blends are crafted with mouthwatering Florida honey, including several beer-inspired “session meads." Try them all in Orlando’s Mills 50® District.
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- Ube Noir: A vibrant purple session mead with flavors of ube, caramelized honey, pineapple and marshmallow, inspired by the legendary Ube cookies from Orlando local Phat Ash Bakes.
- Florida Lychee: Session mead crafted with Florida orange blossom honey and lychee.
- Limequat: Key Lime pie-inspired session mead with Florida orange blossom honey and kumquats.
- Brood Coffee: A sweet, coffee-infused mead created in collaboration with local roaster Lineage Coffee.
Craft Beer Inspired by Florida
After you’ve sampled your way through our locally inspired lineup, expand your palate with refreshing beers inspired by laid-back days in the Florida sun.
Orange Blossom Brewing Company: Orange Blossom Pilsner
There are 2.3 teaspoons of pure Orange Blossom Honey in every can of Orange Blossom Pilsner for a sweet, refreshing Florida flavor. Double your dosage with OBP Squared, which uses half the water and double the natural ingredients for a sweet sip with 11% ABV.
Persimmon Hollow Brewing: Daytona Dirty Blonde
This laid-back blonde ale is inspired by sun and surf on nearby Daytona Beach, just one hour east of our main tourism districts. It’s made by Persimmon Hollow Brewing in nearby DeLand.
Carib Brewery USA: Sunshine State Florida Lager
Brewed in Cape Canaveral, the Sunshine State Florida Lager is a classic amber lager with roasted malt and caramel notes, and a clean, smooth finish. It’s one of many Florida brews on draft at City Works Pour House & Eatery, as well as hotels, markets and theme parks throughout Orlando.
Suncreek Brewery: Sun Squishy
The flagship IPA for Suncreek Brewery in Clermont, Sun Squishy is dry hopped with Belma and Citra hops for an approachable citrus flavor with a hint of strawberry. The brewery also offers a Clermont Champions Lager inspired by locals and athletes who train on the city’s robust trails and rolling hills. Clermont is about 40 minutes northwest of our main entertainment districts.
Central 28 Beer Company: Sunshine Greetings
Brewed by Central 28 Beer Company in DeBary, Sunshine Greetings is a hibiscus wheat ale with subtle floral and citrus notes. The tasting room is 30 minutes north of Orlando and easily accessible via the SunRail commuter train, perfect for a relaxed day of brewery-hopping across Central Florida.
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Cigar City Brewing: Florida Man
Inspired by the legendary Florida Man, this double India pale ale is “brewed with a nearly criminal amount of hops and a moderate bitterness.” It hails from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, about 90 minutes south of Orlando, but you can find it at numerous pour houses throughout Central Florida.
Funky Buddha: Floridian Wheat Beer
Inspired by the freewheeling spirit of the Sunshine State, this unfiltered German-style wheat beer is smooth and flavorful, with banana, spice and citrus notes. Take that vacation feeling to the next level with the Tropical Floridian, which boasts a fruity, juicy and tropical flavor profile perfect for soaking up some sunshine.
Where to Try Locally Inspired Beer in Orlando
Now that you know some of the best Orlando-inspired brews in the city, the only thing left to do is try them all! You can find local beer from Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, Ravenous Pig, Crooked Can and more virtually anywhere in Orlando, including our theme parks, stadiums, restaurants and hotels.
For even deeper beer-mersion, pull up at a chair at any of the breweries mentioned in this post. You can also taste test your way through the following beer gardens, tap houses, bars and boutiques.
- À La Cart features food trucks, rotating drafts and an impressive selection of canned and bottled beer with locations in Orlando’s City District, SODO District and Milk District.
- Beer Spa: Unwind with unlimited local brews as you soak in a one-of-a-kind, hops-infused hot tub.
- City Works Eatery & Pour House boasts over 100 varieties of draft beer, plus wine, bottles, and a full restaurant menu at Disney Springs.
- Pour Choice Taphouse offers 50 self-serve taps in the Mills 50 district. Explore a true beer sampling experience by the ounce, then treat yourself to full-size pours of your favorite brews.
- World of Beer at O-Town West: Explore over 40 drafts and 250 bottled or canned varieties, including options from local and regional brewers.
- The Good Pour offers beer, wine, spirits and more with a local touch. Visit them in College Park or Winter Park, or shop online by brand to bring your favorite Orlando-inspired brews home.
- The Neighbors: Located above East End Market, The Neighbors is an ultra-local lounge with a small selection of Florida craft beer plus food, mocktails, and cocktails inspired by noteworthy Orlando neighborhoods.
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