Get a Taste of Local Flavor on the Alachua County Ale Trail
Quench your thirst for local flavor and an authentic Alachua County atmosphere on the Alachua County Ale Trail, where every sip tells a story. Explore friendly gathering spaces, perfect for enjoying live music, vibrant events, and mouth-watering menus from diverse food trucks. Sample craft brews on the trail and discover first-hand why Alachua County breweries have clinched top honors at the World Beer Cup and the Florida Beer Championship. Cheers to following your taste for adventure to some of Florida’s best brews!
Explore craft breweries in Alachua County
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Named after the original crossroads, this 15 barrel neighborhood production brewery is built in an old ice plant. We use water from a 386 ft deep artesian well located in our building that was originally used to provide water for ice production which now is used to make our beer.
Dry Wrought Cider
409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
View what’s on tap and browse cans of locally made cider. Located at 4th Ave Food Park, the Dry Wrought tap room makes a great place to hang out with indoor and outdoor seating and adjacent eateries.
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
First Magnitude is a craft brewery and tap room located in downtown Gainesville, Florida. We are about great beer, an excellent space for enjoying a pint and being an active part of our community. It matters to us, and is what we strive to do well. Enjoy our beer and join us in our vision to celebrate what makes Florida naturally great.
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
This local brewery offers 28 taps of craft beer in a welcoming taproom with weekly beer releases, daily food trucks, and occasional live music.
Blackadder Brewing Company
618 NW 60th St. Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
This lovely microbrewery is located on the west side of Gainesville with charming, old world atmosphere. 40 taps of Blackadder beer, guest beer, guest wine, guest cider and sodas. Tue-Fri 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Daft Cow Brewery
Tech City Cir., Alachua, FL 32615
Alachua’s first craft brewery is located in San Felasco Tech City center. We offer 15 beers that are brewed onsite, along with guest cider and seltzer.
Grand Scheme Brewing
619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Rotating menu of beers located within South Main Station, next to Heartwood Soundstage, Bingo Deli & Pub and Humble Wood Fire.
High Springs Brewing Company
18562 NW 237th St., High Springs, FL 32643
This family-owned and operated brewery is nestled in the beautiful downtown of High Springs, Florida. We are an open-air establishment with a nice lawn to be enjoyed by all ages.
Show off your “Billy the Bison” Alachua County Ale Trail swag. While supplies last, stop by our Visit Gainesville, Alachua County office, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to grab a free t-shirt, sticker and more.
