Top 10 Breweries in Broward County You Need to Try

1. Funky Buddha Brewery — Fort Lauderdale

Funky Buddha is the name most people know when they think Fort Lauderdale craft beer. Founded in Oakland Park in 2010, it built its reputation on Florida-forward beers that fit the climate — approachable but never boring.

The Floridian Hefeweizen is the cornerstone: cloudy, banana-forward, citrus-bright. Drink it outside in June and it makes perfect sense. Maple Bacon Coffee Porter is the seasonal everyone talks about — brewed each fall with cold brew and real maple syrup, it sells out fast.

The taproom in Oakland Park is laid-back, family-friendly, pours flights, and has food. It's also the easiest entry point for anyone new to South Florida craft.

What to order on TapDrop: Look for Funky Buddha selections in the catalog — when they're in stock, they're typically the first to go.

2. Odd Breed Wild Ales — Pompano Beach

If Funky Buddha is Broward's approachable face, Odd Breed Wild Ales is its adventurous edge. Located in Pompano Beach, Odd Breed focuses on mixed-fermentation and spontaneously fermented beers — the kind that require patience, barrels, and a willingness to chase complexity.

Saison Rue is their perennial: dry, peppery, with a slight funk that deepens as the glass warms. The Blueberry Gose is a summer essential — tart, berry-forward, low ABV, crushable by the pool.

Odd Breed works with other Broward breweries on one-off barrel-aged collaborations. Those releases sell out same-day at the taproom.

What to order on TapDrop: Odd Breed inventory rotates with their production. When available, grab it — these beers don't last.

3. Invasive Species Brewing — Fort Lauderdale

Invasive Species Brewing keeps a lower profile than Funky Buddha but earns serious respect among serious beer drinkers. The focus is hop-forward styles: West Coast IPAs, hazy NEIPAs, and occasional double IPAs — done with technical precision.

South Florida Sun Hazy IPA is the standout. Stone fruit aromatics, creamy mouthfeel, restrained bitterness. It's the Florida version of the NEIPA done right — not a juice bomb overload, but balanced and drinkable.

The small production means their kegs cycle through TapDrop's catalog fast. When you see Invasive Species in stock, don't wait.

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4. Sawgrass Brewing Co — Coral Springs

Coral Springs isn't typically on the Fort Lauderdale tourist map, but Sawgrass Brewing Co puts it on the craft beer map. The brewery has been building a loyal local following with beers that skew toward drinkability over flashiness.

Amber Waves Ale is the flagship — an American amber with caramel malt sweetness balanced by earthy hops. It's the kind of beer that works at a backyard BBQ, by the pool, or watching the game on the couch. Reliable, balanced, and well-made.

Sawgrass also runs seasonal releases that show ambition without losing the thread — they're not chasing trends, they're making beer their neighbors actually want to drink.

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5. Coastal Brewing Co — Fort Lauderdale

Coastal Brewing Co operates out of Fort Lauderdale and has built its identity around beers that make sense for the coast: drinkable, slightly lower ABV, balanced for outdoor drinking in the heat.

Sunshine State IPA is their signature — bright citrus hops with a tropical punch, brewed with Florida-grown oranges and Citra hops. It's crushable in the best sense: a beer you can session without thinking about it, but that rewards attention when you give it.

The taproom has the relaxed, beach-adjacent energy you'd expect from Fort Lauderdale. Good for a weekday evening or a Saturday afternoon.

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6. Old Fort Brewing — Pompano Beach

Old Fort Brewing takes its name from Pompano Beach's history — the area once had a fort during the Seminole Wars, and the brewery leans into that sense of place. The beer menu runs Belgian styles with enough本地 character to feel distinct.

Golden Tripel is the headliner: Belgian-style tripel with honey, banana, and spice. Strong but deceptively smooth — the warmth creeps up on you. It's the kind of beer you want to sip in the evening rather than rush through.

The brewery does occasional small-batch seasonals that show more ambition than the flagship lineup. Worth checking the taproom menu if you're in Pompano.

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7. Tidal Creek Brewery — Oakland Park

Tidal Creek Brewery is one of Oakland Park's anchors — the area where Funky Buddha also operates has become a craft cluster, and Tidal Creek is a big reason why.

Hibiscus Gose is their calling card: tart, salty, beautifully pink. Brewed with hibiscus flowers and sea salt, it's the sour for people who aren't sure they like sours. Refreshing, distinctive, and endlessly drinkable.

The taproom draws a local crowd that knows what's good. It's not a tourist destination — it's a neighborhood bar that happens to make excellent beer. That's exactly the right energy.

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8. Foundry Ales — Fort Lauderdale

Foundry Ales sits in Fort Lauderdale and makes the kind of beer that rewards patience. Their focus is on malt-forward styles — stouts, porters, and the occasional strong ale.

Midnight Oatmeal Stout is the standout: rich, creamy, smooth. Dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes with a velvety oat finish. It's a stout for people who want depth without the intimidation of a Russian imperial.

The brewery's barrel program extends into occasional one-off releases that have developed a following among Fort Lauderdale's more serious beer enthusiasts.

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9. Coral Springs Brewery — Coral Springs

Coral Springs Brewery rounds out the list and earns its place with a simple approach: make beer that tastes good and doesn't try too hard. Mango Wheat is the flagship — light wheat beer infused with fresh mango puree, easy-drinking, and genuinely refreshing in South Florida heat.

The brewery serves a loyal local community in Coral Springs and draws a crowd from the surrounding neighborhoods. It's the kind of place where the bartender knows regulars by name and the parking lot is never full but always has a few cars.

Mango Wheat is the entry point, but the taproom seasonal rotation is worth watching.

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10. Wild Coast Fermentation — Fort Lauderdale

Wild Coast Fermentation is the newest name on this list and one of the more exciting developments in Broward craft. As the name implies, they focus on wild and spontaneous fermentation — a smaller, more experimental operation that has drawn attention from the broader South Florida beer scene.

Raspberry Sour Ale is the current flagship: kettle-soured, loaded with fresh raspberries, tangy and fruity. The production is small and the distribution is limited — finding Wild Coast at a taproom or in a kegerator is a minor score.

If you're in Fort Lauderdale and see Wild Coast on a tap list, order it. The brewery is building something worth watching.

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Where to Get These Beers Delivered

All ten of these breweries (and more) are in TapDrop's catalog, available as 5-liter mini kegs delivered to your door anywhere in the US. You don't have to drive to Fort Lauderdale or Pompano Beach to drink them.

Browse the TapDrop catalog at /shop — search by brewery, style, or just see what's in stock. Add a kegerator rental plan starting at $29/month and you've got a permanent home taproom for Broward County craft beer — and everything else in the catalog.