I'm always on the hunt for craft beer finds. There aren't many local breweries in the Central Florida area, so I'm making an effort to try and visit them all this year. Â The Lagniappe Brewing Company was my latest discovery.
This small Clermont brewery is located between the Citrus Tower and the Donut King, making it a good spot to stop if you're wandering along US 27.
We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon when there were just a few patrons. You'll find a handful of high tops and a bar to enjoy your beer.
We bellied up to the bar for our drinks. Â There were six beers on tap to choose from, all their own brews. Â I wanted to sample a few so I went with a flight of four for $6.
My flight consisted of the the Cream Ale, Red Ale, Porter, and the Effinheimer IPA. My favorite was the Porter, but the IPA was just as tasty.
While we were there we found out that they are transitioning into smaller batches of beer. Â They want to start making more unique flavors that turn over and mix it up a bit more with their usual taps. Â I'd like to go back and see what new beers they come up with.
If you're looking for action this isn't the place. Â If you're looking for a big beer selection this isn't your place either. Â It's a nice spot with friendly folks serving up some fresh Florida beer.
Just visited this place since its local and I've never been before. The beer was great and I'd like to see it in more places on tap at least around Orlando. Definitely check it out sometime. I enjoyed the scapegoat and my husband liked the double ipa but out of the 6 beer sampler there wasn't anything I didn't like.
Review Source:While vacationing in the Orlando area my friend and I were looking for something to pass the time that did not involve characters or amusement park rides. Â My friend is a novice brewer herself and when Lagniappe Brewing Company came up on Yelp, was close to where we were staying, AND was open we headed out to check it out. Â
This is truely hidden gem outside the Orlando area - so much so that we passed by it twice before we found it. Â We were greated warmly by the owner (who was from LA) and sat at the bar as we tried a sampler of what was on tap for the day (about 6). Â The owner greated us warmly and as we sat and enjoyed our brews told us that they had only been open for a couple of years but that their brews are not distrubuted, you have to purchase the beer directly from Lagniappe. Â
In a relaxed atmosphere I tried a sampler of the Winter Ale, Red Ale and the Scapegoat - reasonably priced for 8 bucks. Â The tap room also has several tables and as you enjoy your beer you can see directly into the brew room where the magic happens.
Each of the beers I tried were quite tasty - even the Scapegoat which was a Double IPA, a variety of beer I am not usually a fan of.
Definately a place to check out if you are in the area.
Amazing beer selection, and just in time for the barrel aged reserve release. Picked up a mixed sixer and reserve bombers for further tasting ;) Definitely check this place out if you're in the area, say "hi" to Charlie, and thank Ritchie for his service with the NYFD. Keep up the good work Brad!
Review Source:I stopped in here since I was in the area checking out one of the Lakeridge wine festivals. Â It has a pleasantly cozy tap room with a bar and a few tables. It looks like they allow outside food to be brought in, as they do not serve any there.
They have a TV set up but I don't think anyone was watching it. Â People were more focused on talking to each other. Â
Service was friendly and the beer was served at a relaxed pace. Â
Speaking of the beer, it's pretty good. Â Don't come here looking for unique or challenging beers. Â They brew a variety of beers that are refreshing and easy to drink. Â I enjoyed the stout, the winter ale, and the octoberfest.
A bit of a beer snob I was surprised to not only find a brewery almost in my back yard, but one that uses great ingredients with a mindset of "if it's not great, who will want to drink it?" Â Under the direction of co-owners Brad Banker and Dane Richardson, the Lagniappe Brewing Company is just finding its footing as a serious beer maker.
Your tour at the brewery is more of a sit-down tasting in which you can see the operations from your seat. Â Great bar stools, lounge chairs and a big screen TV will keep your 'tour' running a bit longer then you had originally planned. Â
The beer is fantastic and not all of the flavors are your norm. Â For instance, the summer ale had a hint of coconut in its after taste, a daring feat that if someone described it to me I would say "no thank you." However the result is a perplexing payoff and one in which I welcomed a second round. Â I ended up walking away (three hours later) with a six pack of Ubermensch Wheat Ale, a take on German tradition so rich in flavor, it has no business being a commercial beer but rather a privileged home brew served to only your favorite guests.
For now, I am thrilled that this fine beer is 'all mine' (a best kept secret) but I am certain it will quickly gain in popularity. I'm excited about being a bystander and watching this company grow. Â I haven't been this close to such a great product since my days of watching Magic Hat Brewery up in Burlington, Vermont.
PS I gave this company 4 stars simply because I think we are going to see great things to come down the road. Â I'm giving it one more star to grow, knowing that it will happen.
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