A Beer Guide: Top Distilleries and Breweries in St Augustine FL

Looking to experience some hops and history? If you appreciate historical tours and premium craft beer, St Augustine should be on your radar when planning your next trip. St. Augustine features Florida’s best breweries and distilleries on inviting cobblestone streets and picturesque shores. 

Let's take a spirited journey through the brewing scene in St. Augustine, Florida, and raise a glass to the past and future of brewing craftsmanship.

The Best Breweries

Old Coast Ales

Specialties: Barrel-aged ales, stouts, and porters

What started as a small, garage-brewing, “boot-strap” experiment has now become a local staple of the St. Augustine area. Offering malty stouts, porters, brown and red ales and refreshing IPAs, Old Coast Ales has something for everyone. 

Enjoy live music during the week and a dog-friendly dining area. When you're feeling peckish, hop over next door and grab some mouth-watering tacos for the cherry on top of a perfect afternoon.

Bog Brewing Company

Specialties: Traditional and international ales, beers and lagers

Opening its doors in 2016, Bog Brewing has quickly made a name for itself in the Northwest Florida craft beer scene. Located in the Historic West King Street District, Bog Brewing Company brews and serves classic beer styles, Belgian-inspired ales, barrel-aged farmhouse beers, and lagers.

Steve Mendoza, Bog Brewing’s Head Brewer and Co-Owner, is a well-traveled and experienced brew specialist. His finely crafted draft list is seasonal and influenced by international flavors. It's these eclectic notes that give Bog Brewing an edge over the competition

Dog Rose Brewing Company

Specialties: Handcrafted ales, lagers and IPAs

If you’re the kind of patron who likes a little side of competition with your beer check out Dog Rose Brewing Company. Their taproom is spacious, and inviting, and features games like shuffleboard, cricket, and darts. 

Brewed with style and tradition in mind, Dog Rose Brewing Co. offers visitors the finest ingredients and premium flavors. They are located in the Lincolnville neighborhood, near the historic district of St. Augustine, and the hundreds of 5-star reviews promise you won’t be disappointed.

The Best Distilleries

City Gate Spirits

Specialties: Flavored moonshine, whiskey, and rum

Does a nice tall glass of “no worries” sound delightful to you? Well, City Gate Spirits has just the thing! Specializing in flavored moonshine, whiskey, and rum, City Gate Spirits welcomes all guests to kick their feet up and enjoy their smooth lineup of products. 

Their tasting room is located in the heart of St. Augustine, with a view of the historic bayfront area. Enjoy complimentary tastings during the week and experience unique combinations like apple pie moonshine and peanut butter whiskey. 

Sailbird Distilling

Specialties: Small-batch and handcrafted vodkas, gins whiskeys, rums, and liqueurs

Although this next Distillery is small in size and production, its variety of premium spirits is not small in flavor. Sailbird Distilling produces a variety of handcrafted vodkas, gins whiskeys, rums, and liqueurs, about 20-25 bottles per batch.

You can visit them during the week and enjoy a specialty cocktail in their new tasting room. You can also try Sailbird products at many local Florida restaurants and pubs.

St Augustine Distillery

Specialties: Whiskey tours + bourbon, gin, vodka, and craft cocktails 

Hailed as the Best Whiskey-Tour in America, The St. Augustine Distillery was created by 20 families in the community who wanted to create world-class spirits. St Augustine Distillery provides educational opportunities for guests to see the finely-tuned distilling process. Take advantage of free tastings with a knowledgeable guide or enjoy a self-guided tour.

Made in small batches, the award-winning spirits at St. Augustine Distillery are made from botanicals like cassia bark and angelica resulting in refreshing citrus and spice notes. You can taste a wide variety of products during your tour including Florida’s first bourbon, gin, vodka, and craft cocktails. Loved by locals and visitors, the St. Augustine Distillery is preserving history and crafting the “spirit of Florida”, one barrel at a time.

Ice Plant Bar 

Specialties: Vintage cocktails, beers and wine + farm-to-table cuisine

Why choose food or drinks when you can enjoy a cocktail and a bite at this local gem? Ice Plant Bar in St. Augustine features an array of lunch and dinner specialties paired with wine, beer, and signature cocktails. 

Enjoy a slower sip and pair your craft beers with farm-to-table seafood favorites like blue crab beignets. Located in the same building as the St. Augustine Distillery, this vintage bar and restaurant is sure to be the highlight of your trip. 

St. Agustin Inn Bed & Breakfast

Pair your spirited night out with a relaxing night in. St. Agustin Inn B&B is centrally located in downtown St. Augustine, just steps away from the best distilleries and breweries along with top museums, restaurants, and shops.

Each of the 18 rooms at Agustin Inn features top-of-the-line furnishings, luxurious linens made with 100% cotton sheets, and unique decor. Agustin Inn combines the elegance of a historic home with the charm and hospitality of a bed and breakfast and the modern amenities of a luxury hotel.

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