Brewery
Unclaimed profileTampa Bay Brewing Company
Tampa, FL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bay Brewing Company pairs a 24-tap production brewery with a serious annual festival. Reef Donkey, an award-winning dry-hopped American Pale Ale, anchors a year-round lineup that extends into beer-infused food. The Badass Beer Fest brings 75-plus breweries and distilleries, plus exclusive whiskey and barrel-aged pours for VIPs. A dedicated nonalcoholic menu covers designated drivers.
- What should I order?
- Start with Reef Donkey, the award-winning dry-hopped American Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV and 36 IBU. For the full experience, plan around the annual Badass Beer Fest, where Platinum VIP access unlocks a bourbon barrel-aged stout and an exclusive whiskey tasting.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate a working taproom with two dozen rotating taps. Festival-goers get the largest showcase at Badass Beer Fest, which gathers more than 75 breweries and distilleries. Those avoiding alcohol have a dedicated nonalcoholic menu.
- When should I go?
- The 12th annual Badass Beer Fest takes place in 2026, making that the prime occasion for rare and exclusive pours. For the standard lineup, the taproom operates year-round with 24 rotating taps.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- This is a production brewery with a festival-sized footprint. Reef Donkey has earned awards, and the Badass Beer Fest assembles over 75 breweries and distilleries, including exclusive whiskey tastings and a bourbon barrel-aged stout for Platinum VIPs.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A production brewery pouring 24 rotating taps in its taproom. Reef Donkey, an award-winning dry-hopped American Pale Ale, leads the year-round lineup. The annual Badass Beer Fest brings 75-plus breweries and distilleries and includes a bourbon barrel-aged stout for Platinum VIPs.
Menu strengths
- — 24 rotating taps offer constant variety from a working production brewery.
- — Reef Donkey is an award-winning dry-hopped American Pale Ale, a proven flagship.
- — Badass Beer Fest, now in its 12th year for 2026, gathers more than 75 breweries and distilleries.
Standout selections
- — Reef Donkey: dry-hopped American Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV, 36 IBU, year-round.
- — Badass Beer Fest bourbon barrel-aged stout: exclusive to Platinum VIP tickets.
- — Red Eye Amber Ale: used in the Cheese & Ale Dip and Onion Soup.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated nonalcoholic menu includes soft drinks, lemonade, teas, root beer, and more. Designated driver tickets at the beer fest include unlimited nonalcoholic beverages, making the program accessible beyond the taproom.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated NA BEV menu section with a range of options beyond standard sodas.
- — Festival designated driver tickets include unlimited nonalcoholic beverages.
Standout selections
- — Lemonade — $2.95 — Non-alcoholic beverage.; NA BEV menu includes soft drinks, lemonade, teas, root beer, and more.
Pricing: Lemonade $2.95
Spirits
Whiskey is a retail-focused program with bottles from $55 to $90, including Small Batch, Soldier Straight, and Barrel Strength. The Badass Beer Fest adds an exclusive whiskey tasting for Platinum VIPs, making spirits a festival highlight.
Menu strengths
- — Whiskey bottles range from $55 to $90, offering accessible entry points.
- — Exclusive whiskey tasting at Badass Beer Fest for Platinum VIPs.
Standout selections
- — Soldier Straight whiskey bottle: $55.; Small Batch whiskey bottle: $70.
Pricing: Bottles $55-$90
How it sits with the food
The food menu includes beer-infused items. Red Eye Amber Ale appears in the Cheese & Ale Dip and Onion Soup, tying the kitchen directly to the brewery's own output.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
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