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              A great beer scene provides a range of craft options, artisan                            ▴ American
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              brewers and local specialty beers. Here are our picks for the new                    Taproom's classic
              and improved bar crawl around the heart of Fort Lauderdale.                                interior.





                   arpon River Brewing is just   of all is the wall-to-wall taxidermy –   of craft ales and lagers.
                   a few years old. Despite    like you’ve entered a frozen safari.   For a modern experience, Gulf
              T its age, it is backed by the     A bit more classic both in drinks   Stream Brewing Company does
              experience of Fort Lauderdale    and in food offerings, American   the trick. The immersive taproom
              craft beer legends who have been   Icon Kitchen & Taproom is ideal for   combines the enjoyment of
              pioneers of the scene for decades.   kicking back at the end of the day.   gathering and sharing a drink with
              They eventually decided to make   Their lineup of beers is sophisticated   great ambiance, regular events,
              their brewery dreams a reality.   and simple – craft brews that follow   plenty of games to enjoy and a
              The historic building is nearly 100   a more timeless energy with flavorful   bit of a peek into the brewing
              years old and in its iteration as a   twists. Try their pale ale with mild
              taphouse, it serves a huge variety of   tropical notes or an IPA with a   process. They specialize in beers
              locally made beers, from hard stouts   hint of pine. Enjoy that drink with   that combine the freshest local
              to fruity sours, plus a tasty menu of   a delicious plate since each beer   ingredients and experimental ideas
              bar food with upscale twists.    comes with a recommended food    like the Everyone Under the Sun
               For an experience that’s unique   pairing made in-house.         beer – the official beer of Visit
              and exclusive from start to finish,   An establishment that proudly   Lauderdale. They also specialize in
              Invasive Species Brewing is a great   declares itself "something different,"   amazing pizzas.
              spot with extremely wild and     Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery     Finally, hit LauderAle, Fort
              constantly changing beer varieties   truly is beyond the ordinary. The   Lauderdale’s first nano-brewery
              that you can get in the taproom   space is a collection of various   making tiny batches. This spot
              and nowhere else. Beyond the beer   eateries, from a bento-box-focused   features an outdoor beer garden,
              lineup, you can also find eats from   restaurant to empanadas to-go.   on-site food trucks, 30 constantly
              Billy’s Curbside Grill five days a   Also enjoy great shops and the   changing taps and a unique electric
              week. What may be most intriguing   Khoffner brewery, sporting a menu   brewing method. See for yourself.


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