Florida Weekend Craft Beer Compass for January 30th 2026

Navigating Florida's Weekend Craft Brewery Events

Florida Craft Beer Compass for January 30th, 2026

Navigating Florida's Weekend Craft Brewery Events


Interesting Facts

Drinking beer in moderation may reduce the risk of kidney stones by up to 41%!

Upcoming Events

CLICK HERE to Visit the Florida Brews Travelers Upcoming Events Calendar


Beer Quiz

Question: Why do Belgian beers have fancy glasses?

The answer is at the bottom of this email


Tactical Brewing hosts Faded Kingdom Fest to close out Orlando Beer Week

Over 70 breweries — including Other Half, Toppling Goliath, Civil Society and Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. — will offer unlimited tastings. VIP tickets, which grant entry one hour early, also include a 355-milliliter barrel-aged beer from Tactical Brewing.

The festival features a block-party setup with more than 20 food and market vendors, medieval-style armored combat and other entertainment. A portion of the proceeds benefits Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.



Ask a Beer Pro: What Is a Black IPA?

There’s one style of IPA that lives in comparative obscurity, though, and it doesn’t look much like an IPA at all. In fact, its appearance could easily lead it to be mistaken for a porter or a stout. It is, of course, the black IPA. But what even is a black IPA, and how can it be classified as a pale ale if it’s not pale? We tapped Nile Zacherle, head brewer at Napa Valley’s Mad Fritz Beer, to find out.


Visit the Florida Brews Travelers Directory

Discover the vibrant world of craft beer in Florida with the Florida Brews Travelers Directory! Featuring over 350 unique craft breweries, this is your ultimate guide to finding the perfect local brew. Don’t miss out—explore the directory today and uncover hidden gems near you: https://directory.floridabrewstravelers.com/

We'd love to hear from you if you know of any breweries we might have missed! Reach out at [email protected]. Cheers to new adventures!


Quote Of The Week

"You don’t need a reason to drink beer, but it’s fun to have one."

— Unknown


Beer Quiz Answer

Answer: They’re designed to enhance the beer’s complexity and aroma.