Come One, Come All

Big Top Brewing's New Facility Is Massive, and It's Opening Soon

The Sarasota brewery may have opened 10 years ago, but it's just getting started. Here's a first look at its new beer garden, gastropub and production facility.

03/27/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Lager Than Life

Yard House Opens on April 2 at University Town Center

The restaurant boasts 110 beers on tap.

03/30/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Tap That

Join 99 Bottles for a Grown-Up Easter Egg Hunt Around Downtown Sarasota

Explore downtown Sarasota for a chance to win big prizes from 99 Bottles.

03/24/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Hoppy Hour

Chef Darwin Santa Maria Has Reacquired Darwin Brewing

He plans to open a new brewing facility with a restaurant and distillery in late 2024.

03/14/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Hoppily Ever After

99 Bottles Has Received National Recognition for Its Stellar Beer Selection

The downtown Sarasota taproom and bottle shop is known for its wide array of drinks, food and knowledgeable staff.

01/11/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Don't Worry Be Hoppy

Sun King Brewery Is a Welcome Addition to Sarasota's Craft Beer Scene

The brewery will feature its flagship beers in addition to brews crafted specifically for Florida.

07/26/2022 Photography by Lauren Jackson

Best brews

Summer Beer of the Week: Calusa Brewing's Citronious

Want a tasty local beer on your boat this weekend? Try this juicy IPA bursting with citrus and tropical flavors.

07/01/2022 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Best brews

Summer Beer of the Week: Big Top Brewing Company's Hotter Blonde

Looking for something refreshing to sip while lounging in the pool? Try this golden ale spiced up with jalapeños.

06/30/2022 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Best brews

Summer Beer of the Week: Motorworks Brewing's Low Light

Looking for something refreshing to sip while lounging in the pool? Try this 'very light lager' flavored with lemon and lime.

06/29/2022 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Bar Crawl

Green Beret Fitness Will Host St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl and Fitness Challenge This Weekend

The downtown Sarasota bar crawl feature workout challenges, drink specials at local bars and secret challenges to be announced the day of the event.

03/10/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Tap the keg

Sun King Brewery & Spirits Is Taking Over the Old JDub's Space

The Indianapolis-based brewery will open in April or May.

02/01/2022 By Samantha Lane

Mergers and Acquisitions

Big Changes Are Underway in the Bradenton Craft Beer Scene

The Darwin Brewing Co. brand has been sold to a Clearwater brewery, while its physical location has been acquired by a Tampa brewery.

12/22/2021 By Marc Griffin

Good Gourd

Craving Pumpkin Spice? Here's Where to Get Your Fix.

From beer to cold brew to the classic PSL, here's where to satisfy that fall craving.

10/11/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Big Top, Big Plans

Big Top Brewing Is Taking Over the Cock & Bull

The legendary Sarasota beer bar, which is closed for renovations, will reopen later this summer as Big Top's tasting room.

07/14/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Stream team

Motorworks Creates New Beer for Central Florida Golf Resort

Little Payne Creek Lager will be served exclusively at Streamsong in Bowling Green, Florida.

07/12/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

History Glass

New Beer From Big Top and Gecko's Celebrates Sarasota County's Centennial

The beer, made with a pink grapefruit infusion, will be available at Gecko's restaurants beginning Monday, June 7.

06/04/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

House Party

Oak & Stone Launches New 'House Beer'

The restaurant's Snowbird Pilsner will be available at all locations year-round.

04/07/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Fizz Appeal

Sarasota Breweries Are Hopping on the Hard Seltzer Trend

A number of local breweries are offering their take on the popular summer sippers.

03/31/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Life of the paddy

Irish 31 Offers Tips on What to Drink This St. Patrick's Day

Bartender Robyn Danski recommends her favorite brews and lucky libations, and offers a recipe for a classic cocktail with an Irish kick.

03/12/2021 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Beer and Bagels

Sarasota Pub Turns Into a Bagel Shop During Pandemic

Cock & Bull has been a happening craft beer spot for decades. To get through the Covid-19 pandemic, it's now baking bagels, too.

01/20/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Sarasota Magazine

Beer News

Big Top Brewing's New Facility Is Massive, and It's Opening Soon

Yard House Opens on April 2 at University Town Center

Join 99 Bottles for a Grown-Up Easter Egg Hunt Around Downtown Sarasota

Chef Darwin Santa Maria Has Reacquired Darwin Brewing

99 Bottles Has Received National Recognition for Its Stellar Beer Selection

Sun King Brewery Is a Welcome Addition to Sarasota's Craft Beer Scene

Summer Beer of the Week: Calusa Brewing's Citronious

Summer Beer of the Week: Big Top Brewing Company's Hotter Blonde

Summer Beer of the Week: Motorworks Brewing's Low Light

Green Beret Fitness Will Host St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl and Fitness Challenge This Weekend

Sun King Brewery & Spirits Is Taking Over the Old JDub's Space

Big Changes Are Underway in the Bradenton Craft Beer Scene

Craving Pumpkin Spice? Here's Where to Get Your Fix.

Big Top Brewing Is Taking Over the Cock & Bull

Motorworks Creates New Beer for Central Florida Golf Resort

New Beer From Big Top and Gecko's Celebrates Sarasota County's Centennial

Oak & Stone Launches New 'House Beer'

Sarasota Breweries Are Hopping on the Hard Seltzer Trend

Irish 31 Offers Tips on What to Drink This St. Patrick's Day

Sarasota Pub Turns Into a Bagel Shop During Pandemic