Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileCasa La Rubia
Miami, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Casa La Rubia is a brewery/taproom with a house-brewed beer list that spans from a crisp 5% ABV Blonde Ale to a habanero-tinged Picante and a 6.9% ABV IPA. A $14.5 four-beer tasting flight invites exploration, while cocktails like the $3 Cafe Con Flan shooter and the $15 La Pica Pica Margarita show house-made ingredients. Wine and nonalcoholic options are minimal but present.
- What should I order?
- Start with the four-beer tasting flight to sample the range, then commit to a pint of La Rubia Blonde Ale or Laces IPA. For something different, try the Cafe Con Flan shooter or the La Pica Pica Margarita.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of house styles, from light lagers to double IPAs. Those curious about Latin-inspired flavors will find interest in the cocktails, though the limited wine and NA options may not satisfy dedicated wine drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are likely lively; a tasting flight works well as a casual introduction any time.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pints run $8-$10, Chopp is $4, the tasting flight is $14.5, cocktails range from $3 to $15, and wine is $13 per glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program is built entirely on house-brewed beers with a Latin twist, such as a habanero blonde and a Brazilian-style Chopp served with thick foam. The $3 flan-and-porter shooter is an unusual, affordable novelty.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A compact cocktail list of five drinks uses house-made syrups and unique ingredients like flan and bell pepper. The Cafe Con Flan is a $3 novelty; others like the La Pica Pica Margarita show creativity. Execution is unverified.
Menu strengths
- — House-made syrups and unique flavor combinations, such as bell pepper and cachucha in the margarita.
Standout selections
- — Cafe Con Flan: Pop's Porter with flan and flan foam, 5oz shooter, $3.
- — La Pica Pica Margarita: Tequesta Reposado, bell pepper and cachucha syrup, lime, tajin, $15.
Pricing: $3 for the Cafe Con Flan shooter; $11-$15 for other cocktails.
Wine
A basic wine list offers white, rose, and red, each at $13. No specific varietals or producers are listed, limiting assessment. Adequate for a brewery-focused venue.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a simple three-color selection at a uniform price.
Pricing: All listed wines are $13 per glass.
Beer
An extensive house beer list spans from light lagers to IPAs and sours, with clear specs like La Rubia Blonde Ale at 5% ABV, SRM 4.4, IBU 16. A tasting flight encourages exploration.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse house styles, including a habanero blonde and a Brazilian-style Chopp.
- — Tasting flight at $14.5 allows sampling multiple beers.
Standout selections
- — La Rubia Blonde Ale: 5% ABV, SRM 4.4, IBU 16, described as the blonde of choice, $8.
- — La Rubia Picante: 5% ABV blonde with a habanero hint, $8.
- — Laces IPA: 6.9% ABV with mosaic, amarillo, and falconers' flight hops, $9.
- — Chopp: Brazilian tradition, served ice cold with thick foam, choose La Rubia or La Yuma style, $4.
Pricing: Pints and snifters $8-$10; Chopp $4 each; tasting flight of 4 beers $14.5.
Nonalcoholic
Only one non-alcoholic beer is listed, priced at $7. Provides a basic option for designated drivers or those avoiding alcohol, but the selection is minimal.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beer is $7.
Spirits
No dedicated spirits menu, but cocktails use Tequesta Reposado, Klir Red, and Rhumbero Superior, indicating a working bar selection. The absence of a list prevents a full evaluation.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits are used in cocktails, suggesting a bar program.
Pricing: No dedicated pricing; spirits appear in cocktails ranging $3-$15.
How it sits with the food
No food menu was available, but the spicy La Rubia Picante could pair with grilled meats, while the crisp Spanglish Latin Lager suits lighter fare like ceviche.
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