Florida
AVENUE
Pouring something cold…

Florida Avenue Brewing Co. · Est. 2010

Brewed
FOR SHARING

Independent Florida craft beer, poured cold in Wesley Chapel & Tampa.

Sea salt + lime light lager

MEET Dead Parrot

Crisp and light with a soft malt sweetness, finished with the refreshing marriage of lime zest and sea salt. Perfect for any Florida day.

Rep our state

THE SUNSHINE
STATE, on tap

Our beer is our vessel to deliver Florida to the masses — brewed here, poured here, shared here.

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Since 2010

We set out to represent the Sunshine State.

Our mission has never moved: to provide a memorable craft beer experience for anyone we meet along the way, and to represent the Sunshine State to all who walk through our doors. These are the rules we brew by.

  1. 01Steward the CraftBeer brewed with passion has love in every sip.
  2. 02Rep our StateOur beer is our vessel to deliver Florida to the masses.
  3. 03Venture OutCuriosity brews bold experiences.
  4. 04Be ConsistentQuality is only as good as the next beer.
  5. 05Source the FinestThe best local ingredients we can get our hands on.
  6. 06Stay TrueGrow without losing who we are.
  7. 07ShareGood beer is a reason to bring people together.
The Florida Avenue Brewing Co. brewery and taproom in Wesley Chapel

“Beer brewed with passion has love in every sip.”

Rule No. 01 — Steward the Craft

The people behind it

  • Anthony DerbyAnthony DerbyCEO
  • Toni DerbyToni DerbyCFO
  • Joe RednerJoe RednerPresident
  • Madison RoaneMadison RoaneVP of Production
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The pour

COLD. CRISP.
Unmistakably FLORIDA.

Flights

FOUR 5oz POURS,
one flight

Work your way across the board — year-round favorites, taproom exclusives, and whatever the brewers are chasing this week.

Hoppy Hour

MORE BREW
FOR YOUR buck

Monday–Friday, 3–6pm. Wednesday all night starting at 3pm.

The lineup

Beers brewed right here

Six year-round staples we’ll never mess with, plus a rotating board of seasonals, collaborations and taproom exclusives — every beer brewed right here in Florida.

Dead Parrot can
Year-Round

Dead Parrot

Light Lager with Sea Salt & Fresh Limes

This crisp, light lager is perfect for any Florida day. Expect a light malt sweetness upfront, followed by the refreshing marriage of fresh lime zest and sea salt.

US Open Beer Championship 2021 · Bronze
Crisp · Light4.2% ABV
FLIPA can
Year-Round

FLIPA

American IPA — Florida’s IPA

This American IPA explodes with citrusy, piney hop flavors and aroma with a clean supporting malt character.

Best Florida Beer 2013 · Gold
Citrus · Hoppy6.3% ABV
Luminescence can
Year-Round

Luminescence

Double Dry-Hopped Tropical Hazy IPA

Our hazy IPA is packed full of intense fruit flavors and aromas with a soft body and smooth mouthfeel.

US Open Beer Championship 2021 · Silver
Hoppy · Tropical7.0% ABV
Youre My Boy, Blue! can
Year-Round

You’re My Boy, Blue!

All Natural Blueberry Wheat Ale

A subtly sweet berry flavor and fresh blueberry nose keeps locals reaching for this GABF winning wheat ale. Only real blueberries could produce this fresh flavor.

Great American Beer Festival · Silver
Bready · Fruity5.3% ABV
Rollin Derby can
Year-Round

Rollin’ Derby

Red Ale

Come along for a sweet ride with this malt-forward amber ale. Notes of caramel and toffee are balanced with a mild floral hop finish.

US Open Beer Championship · Silver
Caramel · Toffee5.0% ABV
Big Boy Blue! can
Year-Round

Big Boy Blue!

Blueberry & Mango Ale

Vibrant blueberry and tropical mango flavors dance on the palate with a lingering sweetness and a warm finish.

Bready · Fruity10% ABV
Cream Warriors can
Seasonal

Cream Warriors

Creamsicle Hazy IPA

Our seasonal summer offering is a battle of flavor supremacy — the bridge between hazy IPA lovers and fruit-obsessed connoisseurs.

Citrus · Creamy · Tropical6.0% ABV
Let Us Eat Cake can
Seasonal

Let Us Eat Cake

Strawberry Shortcake Lager

Our wildly popular taproom exclusive, back as a seasonal offering. A nose of wild strawberries and a subtle taste of cream and sweet cake.

Crisp · Fruity · Light5.2% ABV
Super Mrzen Bros can
Seasonal

Super Märzen Bros

Märzen

A full-bodied, copper-hued lager with late-addition American hops. Made with Barke Munich malt, Barke Vienna malt, and Ahtanum hops.

Full-bodied5.5% ABV
The Lantern can
Seasonal

The Lantern

Pumpkin Ale

A German-style hybrid brewed with pumpkin and a hint of cinnamon, fermented with ale yeast and lagered for a crisp finish. The perfect fall beer.

Crisp · Spiced8.5% ABV
Pig Jig Light Lager can
Seasonal

Pig Jig Light Lager

Light Lager

Brewed in partnership with Tampa Pig Jig to raise funds for NephCure Kidney International. Crisp and light, with fresh lime zest and sea salt.

% of sales supports charity
Crisp · Light4.2% ABV
Rising Hope can
Seasonal

Rising Hope

Orange Honey Wheat Ale

A collaboration with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. This year’s recipe is an orange blossom honey wheat ale — every can helps raise hope for courageous kids.

% of sales supports charity
Citrus · Fruity · Light5.4% ABV

Wesley Chapel

On tap & to go

You'll find the freshest Florida Ave beers along with ciders, hard seltzers, and taproom exclusives you won't find anywhere else. Our Cicerone Certified Beer Servers will make recommendations based on your preferences.

Core Beers You're My Boy, Blue! Luminescence Dead Parrot FLIPA Rollin' Derby
  • GruberPilsner — German4.8%
  • Chasing the WindSour — Fruited5.6%
  • Cream WarriorsIPA — Milkshake6.0%
  • Steeped & SqueezedSour — Other5.5%
  • Tradeables: Slizzard SipHard Seltzer7.0%
  • Dad 40Cream Ale6.0%
  • Big Boy Blue!Fruit Beer10.0%
  • Pallet TownIPA — American7.3%
  • Cucumber Berliner WeisseSour — Berliner Weisse4.0%
  • Tradeables: Power PunchHard Seltzer7.0%
  • Easy StrydeLager — Dortmunder / Export5.0%

Taproom exclusives rotate constantly — this board reflects the current Wesley Chapel lineup.

The scratch kitchen

THE FOOD IS NOT
AN afterthought

A full-service scratch kitchen behind the bar — small plates, fresh salads, flatbreads, smash burgers and weekly specials built on the freshest ingredients we can source.

The Florida Ave · $17

TWO SMASH PATTIES,
stacked

Sautéed onions, bacon, American cheese and roasted jalapeño aioli on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side.

Florida Ave Wings · $14

SEVEN WINGS,
four sauces

Breaded or naked, fried to perfection. Four homemade flavors, served with celery & carrots and blue cheese or ranch.

Neighborhood inspired

SOUTHERN ROOTS,
INTERNATIONAL influence

Take a drive through Florida with our neighborhood inspired craft food.

Eat & drink

A full kitchen behind the bar

Scratch kitchen, full-service bar, and beer baked into half the menu — Dead Parrot in the curd batter, blanco queso on the pretzel, FLIPA in the tomatillo salsa.

  • The Florida Ave$17 Two smash patties on a brioche bun, sautéed onions, bacon, American cheese and roasted jalapeño aioli.
  • Florida Ave Wings$14 Seven breaded or naked wings, four homemade flavors, celery & carrots and blue cheese or ranch.
  • Cheese Curds$11 Dead Parrot beer battered Wisconsin white cheddar curds with buffalo ranch. Jalapeño honey style for $2 more.
  • Cheesesteak Egg Rolls$14 Shaved ribeye, caramelized onion, pimento cheese, provolone and cherry peppers, with horseradish cream.
  • Alligator Bayou Pasta$19 Penne, spicy alligator andouille sausage, creamy cajun sauce, bell peppers, onions and spinach.
  • Mahi Mahi Fish ‘n’ Chips$28 Three beer battered mahi fillets over fresh cut fries with coleslaw, tartar sauce and lemon.

A slice of the current dinner menu — the full menus, plus Hoppy Hour, Pint & Plate, brunch and cocktails, are below.

Inside the brewhouse

WE BREW IT
ourselves

Source the finest

THE BEST LOCAL
INGREDIENTS we can find

Quality is only as good as the next beer. So we make the next one count.

Come see it

BREWERY TOURS
IN Wesley Chapel

Walk the tanks, meet the crew, and finish with a pour that's about ten feet from where it was made.

Visit us

Two taprooms, one state of mind

Guests in the Wesley Chapel beer garden

Wesley Chapel

2029 Arrowgrass Dr., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 452-6333

  • Monday11am – 10pm
  • Tuesday11am – 10pm
  • Wednesday11am – 10pm
  • Thursday11am – 10pm
  • Friday11am – 11pm
  • Saturday11am – 11pm
  • Sunday11am – 9pm
TaproomRestaurantFull Bar Beer GardenPrivate EventsBrewery Tours

Small groups Parties under 14 can reserve online, or join the waitlist when we're on a wait.

Large parties Groups of 15+ email reservations@floridaavebrewing.com. Parties of 10 or more incur a 20% auto gratuity.

Patio & beer garden Not reservable — always first come, first served.

Florida Avenue tap handles on the taproom wall

Liquid Garden — Tampa

4315 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 358-2927

  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • Thursday4pm – 10pm
  • Friday4pm – 11pm
  • Saturday12pm – 11pm
  • Sunday12pm – 8pm
TaproomFoodFull Bar Outdoor PatioBrewery

Take a tour

Tour our state-of-the-art production facility and learn how we put grain to glass and make each of our award-winning beers.

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Beer finder

Find our beer near you

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What's on

There's always something going on

Upcoming

Aug
19
Comedy

Craft Brew Comedy

Wesley Chapel

Aug
1–31
Local Business Collaborations

Round Up for Education!

Wesley Chapel

Sep
06
Local Business Collaborations

Plant Bingo!

Liquid Garden — Tampa

Sep
12
Festival

Wesley Chapel Oktoberfest 2026

Wesley Chapel

Happening every week

  • Live MusicLive Music FridaysWesley ChapelApr 10 – Dec 25
  • Live MusicLive MusicLiquid Garden — TampaJun 5 – Dec 25
  • BrunchWeekend BrunchWesley ChapelApr 11 – Dec 27
  • Free Play ArcadeFree Play MondayWesley ChapelApr 6 – Dec 28
  • TriviaGeneral Knowledge Trivia NightWesley ChapelApr 7 – Dec 29
  • TriviaTrivia ThursdayLiquid Garden — TampaJun 4 – Dec 31

Planning something bigger?

Rent out our space for your next private event — birthdays, corporate nights, rehearsal dinners and brewery buyouts, with custom catering menus.

Host an Event

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Questions

Everything you wanted to know

The things people check before they head over — dogs, kids, tours, reservations, gluten-free, kegs and more.

Are you dog friendly?Taproom

While we love furry friends, dogs are not allowed anywhere on site at our Wesley Chapel location. This includes the beer garden. Service animals are permitted.

Do you offer catering packages for Private Events?Private Events

Yes, we do. Please visit our private events page to inquire for more information and catering menus.

Will you donate to my charity event?Other

We love giving back to the community. Please complete the donations form on our donations page and a representative will help with the request.

Do you have bike racks? or Are you bike friendly?Taproom

Yes, we’re bike friendly.

What is the shelf life of your beer?Beer

Depending on the style 90-120 days.

Can I get a private tour with my catered event?Private Events

Yes, our catering events can all be customized to what you are looking for.

Do you allow party decorations or outside food such as cakes?Taproom

Hosting private parties can be so much fun. Our catering manager can help you plan your upcoming event. No outside food is allowed without written permission.

Do you serve gluten-free food and beverages?Taproom

Yes, we have gluten-free food and beverages available.

Do you sell Kegs?Beer

We sell kegs to distributors around the state. Many retail locations around the state do offer keg purchases of our beer.

Is the facility wheelchair accessible?Taproom

Yes, we comply with ADA standards.

Do I need a reservation for the restaurant?Taproom

Reservations are not required, but we strongly suggest you join the waitlist. For parties of 8 or more, please make a reservation.

Where is your beer brewed?Beer

Our beer is brewed on site at 2029 Arrowgrass Dr. Wesley Chapel 33544.

Are kids allowed?Taproom

Yes, we are a family friendly taproom.

Do you offer other alcoholic beverages?Taproom

Yes, we offer beer, wine, and craft cocktails in our tasting room.

Do you offer brewery tours?Brewery Tours

Yes, we do! For more information, visit our Brewery Tours page.

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