Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileGulf Stream Brewery & Pizzeria
Fort Lauderdale, FL · $$
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The editorial take
Gulf Stream Brewery & Pizzeria runs a serious 10 BBL brewhouse with a rotating lineup that has earned state and national medals. The beer is the clear draw, but the program extends to cocktails built on Gulf Stream Distillery spirits, a compact wine list, and non-alcoholic options. A relaxed, dog-friendly taproom with to-go crowlers and mini kegs makes it a neighborhood hub for craft beer enthusiasts.
- What should I order?
- Start with Transplant, the award-winning tropical pilsner dry-hopped with Wakatu, or the Travelers Porter, a gold medal winner. For something bolder, Fist My Bump is a bourbon barrel-aged stout. Try a beer cocktail like the Spagett, made with Transplant, Aperol, and lemon juice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer fans seeking a rotating selection of styles, from light lagers to barrel-aged stouts, will find plenty to explore. The dog-friendly, pub-like atmosphere and games also suit casual groups, and those curious about local spirits can sample cocktails featuring Gulf Stream Distillery.
- When should I go?
- Anytime the taproom is open, but especially when the rotating beer menu is refreshed. The relaxed neighborhood vibe works for afternoons or evenings, and the Mini Keg Club is a draw for regulars who want to take beer home.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The only specific price is the Mini Keg Club's 64 oz growler fills at $20 for members, suggesting reasonable to-go value.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery's partnership with Gulf Stream Distillery is woven into the program: cocktails use their vodka and gin, and Fist My Bump is aged in their bourbon barrels. This local synergy, combined with a 10 BBL brewhouse and a distribution footprint across four Florida counties, gives the taproom a strong sense of place.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A short cocktail list that showcases Gulf Stream Distillery spirits. The Negroni uses gin, Aperol, and Dolin's Vermouth; Babushka's Iced Coffee is a Black Russian twist; Blood Orange Lemonade adds a Tajin rim. Limited but well-integrated with the brewery's local identity.
Menu strengths
- — Exclusive use of local distillery spirits adds a unique local touch.
- — Includes a beer cocktail (Spagett) that bridges the cocktail and beer programs.
Standout selections
- — Babushka's Iced Coffee – Black Russian with vodka, Kahlua, and Averna.
- — Blood Orange Lemonade – with vodka or gin, salt & Tajin rim.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Wine
A compact wine list offering familiar by-the-glass choices: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, a red blend, and Prosecco. All are well-known producers, but no vintages or pricing are provided.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of wines by the glass or bottle.
Standout selections
- — La Crema Pinot Noir – Sonoma, California.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Beer
An impressive rotating lineup brewed on a 10 BBL system, covering lagers, pilsners, blondes, Germans, darks, pales, IPAs, and sours. Multiple award winners, including Travelers Porter (Gold) and Transplant (Bronze). To-go options include crowlers and growler fills.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse rotating styles ensure something for every palate.
- — Beer to go options including crowlers, cans, and mini kegs.
Standout selections
- — Transplant – Tropical Pilsner, 5.0% ABV, dry-hopped with Wakatu, 2022 US Open Bronze.
- — Travelers Porter – 2022 Best Florida Beer Gold Medal.
- — Fist My Bump – BA Stout, 13.5% ABV, aged in bourbon barrels from Gulf Stream Distillery.
- — Hold My Beer – Craft Light Lager, 4.5% ABV, 2022 Best Florida Beer Silver.
Pricing: Mini keg fills (64oz) are $20 for club members.
Nonalcoholic
Offers two mocktails – Blood Orange Vanilla Fizz and Blackberry Lemon Nojito – along with standard sodas and juices. These provide solid non-alcoholic options, though the selection is limited.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a variety of sodas and juices for simple preferences.
Standout selections
- — Blood Orange Vanilla Fizz – blood orange lemonade, vanilla, club soda, lime.
- — Blackberry Lemon Nojito – lemonade with blackberry mint simple, club soda, lime.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Spirits
No standalone spirits list, but the exclusive use of Gulf Stream Distillery vodka and gin in cocktails is a distinctive local connection. The distillery also supplies bourbon barrels for the Fist My Bump stout, deepening the integration.
Menu strengths
- — Strong local partnership with Gulf Stream Distillery.; Barrel-aging program uses distillery bourbon barrels.
Standout selections
- — Fist My Bump – bourbon barrel-aged stout using Gulf Stream Distillery barrels.
- — Negroni – made with Gulf Stream gin.
Pricing: No standalone spirits menu; used only in cocktails.
How it sits with the food
The pizzeria menu naturally pairs with the beer list; light lagers and pilsners like Prime Pilsner cut through pizza richness, while the Mango Sour offers a fruity counterpoint. The barrel-aged stout Fist My Bump would stand up to heartier dishes, and the Blood Orange Lemonade cocktail could complement spicy toppings.
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