Hmmmmmmmm, Beer!

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These are some of my favorite spots for a good beer. NOTE: Some places rank far higher than others, go off of my general rating :)

 1. The Porch

429 Caroline St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 517-6358
5.0 star rating
  3/20/2011

Ohhh mah gahd, I am going to say it!

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BAR ON THE PLANET.

Do you understand what I am saying? I am saying that if I had to pick one place for the rest of my life to drink beer and wine (who needs liquor, really?), this would be it.…More »

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 2. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

1999 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 471-4999

Categories: Breweries, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Escondido

5.0 star rating
  2/21/2011

The Stone Bistro and Gardens makes my heart go pitter patter. It is so good!

Now, we get to the good part. The beer and food.

After you are nice and toasty, fresh from your tour of the facility and ripe with hunger, you can pop into the Bistro.

All I…More »

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 3. Cigar City Brewing

3924 W Spruce St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 348-6363

Category: Breweries

5.0 star rating
  8/18/2011

Hello, Cigar City. I have been dreaming about you. Yes, yes, I have. I will come see you again soon, promise! Until then, I will do what I can to work my way into private tastings and hit up Tampa friends and those taking road trips to make a quick…More »

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 4. BrewBox Miami

8831 SW 129 St
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 762-2859
5.0 star rating
  6/5/2011 ROTD 6/18/2011

Hmmmm, how can I possibly follow up Tomasz M.'s killer review of Brew Box Miami. Well, here goes nothin'...

A place that wants to teach me how to brew beer while I drink their own hand-crafted beer?

I. AM. IN.

The Brew Box is manned by two of Miami's…More »

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 5. The Bar

172 Giralda Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 442-2730
5.0 star rating
  5/4/2011

Could it be true? Have I neglected one of the best neighborhood bars in Miami?

The Bar, will you ever forgive me?

Whether it is a Saturday night that starts off with a pint and ends with an Irish Car Bomb, a Tuesday night for a quick liquid appetizer…More »

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 6. Funky Buddha Lounge

2621 N Federal Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 368-4643

Categories: Hookah Bars, Pubs

5.0 star rating
  8/1/2011

It's Peanut Buttah Jelly Time, Peanut Buttah Jelly Time! Peanut Buttah Jelly, Peanut Buttah Jelly wit' a baseball bat!

For those of you missing the reference: http://youtu.be/Z3ZAGB...

Ok, perhaps you will never hear a rendition of Peanut Butter Jelly…More »

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 7. The Local Craft Food & Drink

150 Giralda Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 648-5687
4.0 star rating
  4/28/2011

A quaint spot that is doing their best on their first night open to the public? OK, I'm in!

Miami, er, Coral Gables has waited a long time for you, The Local Craft Food & Drink and we are so glad you have arrived!

We of course, ordered some brew from…More »

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 8. Wine Works

1550 Commerce Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 323-9463
5.0 star rating
  4/27/2011

This unassuming little building has the most comprehensive selection of craft beer I have seen since visiting Big Red Liquors in Bloomington, IN (Go Hoosiers!). PERIOD!

I had heard the tall tales of what they offer, but could barely believe it when I…More »

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 9. Cerveza

5835 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 397-8125

Category: Bars

4.0 star rating
  3/20/2011

I really can't say more than what has been stated by so many on here. What I can't believe is that it took me 15 months to finally check out this place. 315 varieties of beer? I'm in!

I love the menu and how it offers definitions of the types of beer…More »

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 10. The Brooklyn Brewery

79 N 11th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-7422

Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Breweries

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side

4.0 star rating
  2/9/2011

In the words of Homer Simpson, "Mmmmmmmm, Beer!"

We had a great time on a late Saturday afternoon/early evening hanging out here for some beer. We were too late for the last tour of the facility, but that was my bad because I am chronically late - TO…More »

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 11. Neighborhood Quick Stop

9869 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 598-5447

4.0 star rating
  6/7/2011 ROTD 9/1/2011 First to Review

I will admit, I was not expecting the pleasant surprise that I found at my old Neighborhood Quick Stop.

Wasn't this the place that sold me cigarettes as an underage 15-year old when they only ran a $1.90?

Wasn't this the place where we would loiter in…More »

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 12. Lou's Beer Garden

7337 Harding Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 704-7879

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

4.0 star rating
  5/6/2011

Brunch, Brews and Brujas!

Lou's is tucked away quietly as a poolside "bar/kitchen" in a little hotel in NMB. But it is so much more than that with its fun menu and craft beer on-hand!

I sipped on my free Gansett Lager (free with Yelp check-in) at the…More »

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 13. The Room

100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-6061

Categories: Wine Bars, Lounges

5.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

Oh, The Room. I love you. Truly I do.

If I had to pick one hole in the wall on the beach to have a great beer, it would be here.

Their selection is great, people keep to themselves and you can just relax. They offer everything from domestic micros to…More »

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 14. Peach's Grill

104 Xenia Ave
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-4859
4.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

Outside of the fact that I think Yellow Springs might just be my favorite spot in the entire fine state of Ohio, Peach's might just be my favorite watering hole.

My Dad is a regular here and everyone knows his name! The staff is so friendly and makes…More »

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 15. Pub One

207 NE 1 St
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 579-9229

Category: Pubs

4.0 star rating
  5/6/2011 ROTD 1/28/2012

Spacious? Check!
Pool Table? Check!
Jukebox? Check!
Divey? Check!
Full liquor license? Check!
Good Beer Menu? Check!

Ah...until they were out of stock on the two beers I would have ordered. Minus one star until they get that little snafu together. I was…More »

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 16. C'est What?

67 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1B5
Canada
(416) 867-9499

Categories: Pubs, Breweries, Burgers

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  4/17/2011

C'est What? You had me at basement! And then I knew it was love when I saw the taps.

I tip toed down the steps into the bottom floor of this cute building and pulled up a seat at the bar asking my typical questions when I saw the keg handles. Do you…More »

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 17. Naja's Place

154 International Boardwalk
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 376-9951

Categories: Burgers, Bars

Neighbourhood: Redondo Beach

4.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

I have only been to Naja's once, but I was so impressed. Aside from the obvious beautiful view of the Redondo Beach Boardwalk, this place has a TON of beers on tap! I mean, how bad could a place be that has a tagline saying, "Fear no Beer!"

It's…More »

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 18. Four Buoys Wings & Wieners

601 Duval St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 735-4964
5.0 star rating
  3/20/2011

Wings, Wieners and Craft Beer.  Wings, Wieners and Craft Beer???
Let me say that again because I want to be sure you heard me.

WINGS. WIENERS. CRAFT BEER!

I stumbled across this unassuming little spot by accident. I walked in just expecting to buy a…More »

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 19. Lost Weekend

218 Espanola Way
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-1707

Category: Bars

4.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

Oh, Lost Weekend! Whether I think back to my early twenties (and question how I even got home some nights after visiting you) or now in my 30's watching you get a facelift and losing your sister Blue next door, to KYI, you will always have a very big…More »

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 20. Zeke's Roadhouse

625 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-3118

Category: Bars

4.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

I like Zeke's a lot! I don't go very often anymore because I tend to stay away from Lincoln Road. But I can't knock it for being in a high traffic location- GOOD FOR THEM!

Most of Zeke's exotic collection comes in bottles which is fine by me and their…More »

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 21. Yard House

320 San Lorenzo Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 447-9273
3.0 star rating
  2/3/2011

Leave it to Coral Gables and all of Miami's finest douche bags to take a Southern California staple like the Yard House and turn it into a velvet rope establishment where some tool, who undoubtedly uses the word "bro" too many times in a five minute…More »

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 22. Smoke't Southern Kitchen and Tap - CLOSED

1450 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 669-8338
4.0 star rating
  2/3/2011

Four words: Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese

It is sinful to put something like this on a menu and even more sinful to suggest it to me, the biggest mac n' cheese lover I know.

I have been to Smoke't a couple of times and I haven't been let down. The…More »

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 23. The DRB- Democratic Republic of Beer

255 NE 14th St
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 372-4161
4.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

To be honest, if the DRB could get a hold of a different kind of music, this place would EASILY get five stars. And from what I understand, the food is pretty good too, need to try that.

The beer selection is PHENOMENAL. I will even go so far as to…More »

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 24. The Abbey Brewing Company

1115 16th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 538-8110

Categories: Breweries, Lounges

3.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

The Abbey is a good spot! I don't love it though and I can't exactly put my finger on why.

The beer is good. It's dark. It's a dive. There are locals and tourists (from Kendall, of course). This should equate to a great bar experience and yet, the…More »

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 25. The Levee

212 Berry St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 218-8787

Categories: American (Traditional), Bars

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side

3.0 star rating
  2/9/2011

Good dive bar. Decent prices. I could see this being a local Cheers to those who live by. Wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come here otherwise.

I had a bit of an issue with my bartender. He was in a bad mood and wasn't very friendly at all so…More »

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 26. Abraxas Lounge

407 Meridian Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33109
(305) 534-9005

Categories: Wine Bars, Lounges

4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/5/2011

Hello Abraxas!

I was so pleasantly impressed last night that I am officially a converted Abraxas lover.

Great change in the music from what I had heard the last couple of times I was there and the people there were on the same page as I was sampling…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    2/16/2011

    I am ok with Abraxas if it is the location selected by other members in my party. But I don't love… Read more »

 27. Steam Whistle Brewing

255 Bremner Blvd
Toronto, ON M5V 3M9
Canada
(416) 362-2337

Category: Breweries

Neighbourhood: Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  4/17/2011

What's not to like? I walk in and Band of Horses is playing, there is a solid crowd of people and I'm in Canada, where EVERYONE is nice!

You decide what tour you are going to pay for (choices include different souvenirs like glasses, bottle opener,…More »

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 28. Mill Street Brewery

55 Mill St
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Canada
(416) 681-0338

Categories: Bars, Brasseries

Neighbourhood: Distillery District

4.0 star rating
  4/17/2011

This is a good place in the Distillery District if you are looking for a hearty meal and some good craft brewed beer to complement it.

I was a bit bummed when I realized their samplers were pre-set and you could not customize them. However, I saw the…More »

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