Get Crafty on the Treasure Coast

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From small batch breweries to 20 barrel distributors, Florida’s Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail will give guests a taste of the Sunshine State and an unforgettable experience!

Start South at Side Door Brewery and wind your way North to Pareidolia Brewing Co., or create your own path as you take in the sights and flavors of six craft breweries and a winery. The Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail has something for everyone, from fruit inspired wheat ales to double IPAs, sweet wine and even some kombucha! Taste all that the Treasure Coast has to offer when you set out on your voyage!

Side Door Brewery

Slip into Side Door Brewing Co. in Port St. Lucie to sample one of their small batch brews or choose from one of their rotating local taps!

Side Door first opened its doors on December 5, 2015, the anniversary of prohibition being repealed. Side Door traces their story back to the days of prohibition when speakeasies were one of the only ways to access alcohol and citizens entered the illicit establishments through side doors.

Side Door Brewing Co. offers six flagship brews as well as small batch beers. The flagship beers include two IPAs, two hefeweizens, a porter and a crossover beer that combines a lager and an ale. Three of the flagship beers use citrus, including Florida Key Limes in one of the hefeweizens. One of Side Doors best known small batches is the Jamaican Me Jittery, which features locally roasted coffee that is cold brewed in their porter!

In the tap room, guests can order flights of beer for sampling a wide variety and can even fill growlers! Play cornhole outside or relax in the air-conditioned tap room, throwing darts or watching tv at the bar.

The tap room is open Monday through Wednesday, from 3:00pm – 10:00pm, on Thursdays from 3:00pm to 10:00pm, Fridays from 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturdays from from 1:00pm – 11:00pm, and on Sundays from 1:00pm to 8:00pm.

Website: https://www.sidedoorbrewingcompany.com/

Sailfish Brewing Company

Sailfish Brewing Company is located in Downtown Fort Pierce and has two locations. The first location is a three barrel system with a small tap room and a large outdoor beer garden. The new location brings a bigger tap room and a much larger production volume. The new indoor and outdoor space is home to a twenty barrel brew system, a square 360-degree bar, darts, a pool table, and cornhole on the patio!

Almost all of Sailfish’s brews have a similar theme. With names like Lionfish Pale Ale, White Marlin Wit, and Flounder Pounder Double IPA, you can tell that their love for the ocean and all things in it runs deep. Sailfish also offers seasonal beers, a favorite is the Johnny Stumbleseed, a Belgian dark strong ale full of apple, cinnamon, clove flavors!

The Downtown location is perfect for taking a break while exploring Fort Pierce. Stop in to enjoy live music, a game of pool or just hang out on their covered patio and people watch!

Their original facility, located in Edgartown is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 2:00pm until 11:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays, from 12:00pm until 1:00am, and on Sundays from 12:00pm until 8:00pm. The new brewery is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 12:00pm until 11:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays, from 12:00pm until 1:00am, and on Sundays, from 12:00pm until 8:00pm.

Website: http://www.sailfishbrewingco.com/

Islamorada Beer Company

Slip into and island state of mind at the Islamorada Beer Company in North Fort Pierce. The 25,000 sq. ft. brewery features a bright, family-friendly tap room, retail shop and plenty of room for activities!

Sip on their signature American Wheat Ale, Sandbar Sunday or their Island Citrus Ale, the aptly-named Islamorada Ale. Through the large glass windows, visitors can watch as beer is kegged, canned or bottled. Play oversized jenga, checkers or even shoot hoops all while experiencing a little bit of Florida’s tropical side!

While the original Islamorada Beer Company may be in the Florida Keys, at their Fort Pierce location, you can experience a taste of the Florida Keys right on the Treasure Coast.

The Fort Pierce location is open Mondays through Sundays, from 12:00pm until 8:00pm.

Website: http://www.islamoradabeerco.com/

Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery

Visit “Florida’s Original Sun & Surf Winery Experience” at Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery, located in the heart of Florida’s Treasure Coast. Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery boasts a tasting room, large outdoor games, a covered patio with a stage overlooking a scenic pond, and plenty of seating!

Swirl, sniff and savor unique Florida wines in the custom tasting room. Tastings are $8.00 per person and include an etched Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery wine glass.

Outside, enjoy live entertainment, giant chess, board games and more. Cool off with a wine slushie or cuddle up around a fire-pit on cool evenings. The vineyard regularly hosts events and music festivals, on Sundays, live concerts are free!

Visit Tuesdays through Fridays, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, on Saturdays from 11:00am to 6:00pm, or on Sundays, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The winery and tasting room are closed on Mondays.

Website: https://www.summercrushwine.com/index.php

Orchid Island Brewery

Vero Beach’s first brewery, Orchid Island Brewery is located right off of Ocean Drive, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean! Space includes an open-air covered courtyard, tavern, brewhouse, and kitchen.

Orchid Island regularly partners with local farmers and citrus groves and are known for their “grove to glass” sours. Besides their original brews, they also offer a selection of rotating local beer as well as wine.

One thing that makes Orchid Island unique from other breweries is their in-house kitchen. Their chef creates weekly specials and offers a fresh regular menu featuring carefully crafted appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and seafood dishes.

Outside in the covered courtyard, you can relax in the shade, enjoy live music (usually on the weekends), or play a round of cornhole.

The brewery is closed on Mondays and Sundays. You can visit them Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 2:00pm until 11:00pm and on Fridays and Saturdays, from 11:30am until 12:00am.

Website: www.orchidislandbrewery.com/

Walking Tree Brewery

Named after Florida’s mangrove trees and their long, winding prop roots, Walking Tree boasts a 20 barrel system housed in what once was a warehouse for the Navy during WWII. The large brewery includes an air-conditioned tasting room, custom bar, cornhole, and darts.

It’s common on the weekends for Walking Tree to host food trucks as well as live music acts. On Sundays, they also host a donation based yoga class.

On tap, you’ll find a wide variety of traditional beer options as well as more creative pours, such as the Barnacled Manatee Barleywine. Walking Tree also serves kombucha!

Recently, Walking Tree won awards for Best Beer in Florida and Best Small Brewery at The Best Florida Beer Championship.

Walking Tree Brewery is open on Sundays from 12:00pm until 8:00pm, Mondays through Fridays, from 3:00pm until 10:00pm, Fridays, from 3:00pm until 12:00am, and on Saturdays, from 12:00pm until 12:00am.

Website: http://walkingtreebrewery.com/

Pareidolia Brewing Co.

Pareidolia Brewing Co. is Sebastian’s first and only brewery! Located adjacent to Riverview Park, it is steps away from the beautiful Indian River Lagoon.

Pareidolia specializes in small-batch craft ales. They also offer guest brews, wine options and a food menu. Their three barrel system allows for a wide variety of brews as well as a quickly changing menu, so there’s always something new to try!

You can enjoy views of the Indian River Lagoon from the outdoor beer garden or play a game of giant Jenga. Dogs and kids are also welcome! Head inside to sit at the bar or relax at one of their tables while listening to live music or playing a board game with friends.

The word pareidolia refers to the “psychological phenomenon that causes some people to see a vague or random image as something significant”. Relax with a Low Hum Cream Ale, a Slow Paddle Porter or a Local Goober P-Nut Butter Stout and see how many pareidolia faces you can spot around the brewery!

Pareidolia Brewing Co. is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 3:30pm until 10:00pm, Fridays, from 3:30pm until 11:00pm, Saturdays, from 1:00pm until 11:00pm, and on Sundays, from 1:00pm until 6:00pm.

Website: http://www.pareidoliabeer.com/

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