Kid-friendly breweries pack Miami street art haven
The street art-famous neighborhood of Wynwood — whose walls are always freshly painted with new works — has a cluster of four inviting breweries with lively indoor-outdoor space that make for a leisurely afternoon for all ages.
Newcomer Veza Sur Brewing Co., whose master brewer hails from Chile, has a sleek black-and-white design that resembles a flora-filled library. Of its 18 brews, the signature is the chope, which is served very cold and topped by a thick layer of foam.
Just blocks away, the city’s first craft brewery has a more laid-back vibe. Wynwood Brewing just celebrated its fourth birthday with a new brew called the Coqui-To barrel-aged milk stout, inspired by a Puerto Rican eggnog-style drink.
Another hyperlocal release is a festively spiced imperial porter, Deck the Walls, from Concrete Beach Brewery, which comes in a can designed by a local artist.
Concrete Beach’s round central bar offers views of the metal tanks churning within, while an outdoor space with a newly installed retractable roof (for all weather conditions) has walls covered in cheeky murals and giant board games.
Don’t skip J. Wakefield. Founded by accountant turned brewer Johnathan Wakefield, it’s known for sour beers. One particular favorite is Coqui Rechazado, a sour ale infused with guava, oranges, kumquat and bay leaves. (Proceeds go to Puerto Rico hurricane relief.)
A mural of Darth Vader looms over picnic tables outside — perfect for Star Wars fans from pint-sized to oversized. Plus, beer “is a liquid art form in itself,” says staffer Alex Reyes.
Cheers to that.