Concrete Beach Brewery

Concrete Beach Brewery was the second stop on the Breweries of Wynwood tour on a miserable Sunday. At Concrete Beach we ordered two flights of beer and got to try the entire selection of beers.
Quality
So we ended up trying all eight different beers available at Concrete Beach. They included Stiltsville Miami-​Style Pilsner, Rica Wheat IPA, Mas Hops Douple IPA, Key Lime Kolsch, Kungaloosh Spiced Ale, Concrete Common, Tropic of Passion, and La Tropical. Once again I will focus in on my favorites. I think the Rica Wheat IPA, the Stiltsville Miami-​Style Pilsner, and the Key Lime Kolsch are the ones not to miss. Stiltsville tends to be one of the signature beers for Concrete Beach and it is the first one I saw in stores. It has a great flavor, with a nice fruity taste. The Rica Wheat IPA is also one you will commonly see in stores and it is a more tame IPA that has the flavor, but tends to be more accessible to those who don’t necessarily love hoppy beers. The Key Lime Kolsch is a perfect summer beer as it is very crisp with a nice lime flavor, but that is not too light.
Quantity
The sampling sizes for the beer were decent sized, but it is just so you can sample and pick the ones you want for a full taste.
Value
Each flight cost $ 6, which is pretty amazing since you get the opportunity to try a bunch of beers. They also host free tours on the hour. Definitely another huge plus for this brewery.
Ambiance
Concrete Beach Brewery is much closer to the centralized are of Wynwood. When you walk-​by you really can’t help but want to check out what is going on inside. You enter into a nice long patio area that has lots of chairs and tables for parties of all sizes. In the center is a round bar that is half inside and half outside. Inside are additional couches and tables in case you want to beat the heat. The outdoor area is extremely dog friendly and nearly everyone out sitting outside had one. Inside is a small pile of games in case you need something to entertain, but it also seemed like their were lots of events going on all week long from yoga to food trucks. The music was very laid back with summer vibes. Even though the weather was not cooperating much the outdoor area still was the place to be.
Crowd
Pretty amazing crowd. It was clear at least a few people were enjoying Sunday funday and having a few drinks. But it was nothing but good vibes coming from everyone. People were friendly and talkative, which was a nice change of pace.
Service
Excellent service as the bartender kept coming over and asking what beers we liked best, what kind of flavors we like in our beers, and if he could get us anything else. He seemed genuinely interested and working to figuring out the best recommendations for summer beer choices.
Parking
It is a little big tougher to find street spots right by the brewery, but just a block or so west you will be fine.
Extra
Although the overall beer selection is still pretty small, the setup is extraordinary. With the outdoor patio area it is hard not to imagine myself back sipping on beer and enjoying an event on a beautiful evening. It has what many similar breweries lack, a great outdoor space. Definitely take a trip to check it out.

Beers are decent. Its no J Wakefield brewry but its good!

Being a craft beer aficionado, I tend to be quite picky with my breweries, especially when it comes to the style and type of beer I enjoy. But Concrete Beach is a great find, located in the Wynwood District of Miami.
It’s hip and spacious style both inside and outside make for a great hangout spot for locals and brewheads who want to enjoy some tropical-​inspired beers. A lot of the beers on tap favor more light-​bodied styles like their Tropic of Passion wheat ale and Stiltsville pilsner. But very solid, refreshing and enjoyable beers.
Their outdoor patio area is also quite awesome to hang, especially at night. Great for enjoying good company. Fun place to go.

This past weekend I met with some buddies to enjoy some afternoon drinks. We bar-​hopped from Wynwood Brewing Company and made our way to Concrete Beach Brewery, only 2 blocks apart.
Concrete Beach Brewery provides a unique indoor /​outdoor environment. The outside seating is limited, but on a Saturday afternoon at the start of summer, it’s a scorcher out there. The interior is nicely laid-​out and gives a glimpse of the size of their operation.
The beer selection is plentiful and the service is top notch. Great place to share a few beers with friends. This place is not to be missed in Miami’s Wynwood district.

Really nice brewery in the middle of Wynwood. The prices are decent and the ambiance is great. I would def. recommend the place. The beer was amazing, we all love it. Next time I will get the flight sample instead, that way I can try diff. beers.

I really don’t see the appeal here other than the word «brewery»… The indoor/​outdoor design is really nice, but I’m not impressed, and feel no reason to go back.
I tried several of their beers. didn’t care for any of them much. I’m an IPA drinker normally, and I felt theirs are lacking (though there is 1 they were out of so maybe that was the best one). I did try other beers here as well, but didn’t really care for any of them. I really loved the concept of the beer you could add flavor too. kindof like a snow cone. too bad I ordered one and it literally tasted like vomit.
It’s a nice big space for groups which is a plus. except that there’s no food. The bartenders are really nice. My husband loves breweries and didn’t come, so I did take a growler home for him.

This brewery is beautiful! The beer? ok…
The bar area is set up with an indoor/​outdoor theme which is really cool. The gates and doors can descend from the ceiling and walls effectively cutting the bar in half. Great for those times when the rain’s coming sideways or it’s just too damn hot.
The first time I went they had the Walls Nitro which was really good! Good enough to make me think about it and come back again.
The next time… of course it was gone and the bartender said they had no idea if it was being brought back. They needed to make room for some new brews coming to the taps.
So I tried their Kolsch and another one. They were decent but not memorable. Concrete beer kinda reminds of beer you would grab out of a cooler and throw down on a hot weekend sitting around a pool. Frat Boy Beer. Just not memorable. Especially when you consider the other tappers you have in the area. Maybe it’s just me but I wouldn’t be too excited about coming back a 3^rd time unless some of their new offerings catch my eye or they bring back the Walls!

This is a perfect spot to just chill with your friends or family (kid friendly) on any given night. The place is really creative looking and relaxing. They had me at twinkle lights and jenga! Nice brews on tap. I specifically liked the «RICA». You can taste as many as you’d like. The bartenders are super nice and ready to help!
This is only a brewery so there’s no food. There was a great food truck parked outside and many local places in walking distance. You can also order in your own food or bring snacks. Think of it as a picnic :)
Meter style parking lot next door or street parking with the Pay by Phone opt.

Loved the vibe of this place for the 1.5 hours I was here on a Thursday night. It had chill atmosphere that wasn’t too loud or rowdy. Music at the right volume level.
My company and I got a flight of 4 beers for $ 6 and they were really enjoyable. You get to pick any four from the selection of beers they have and it comes on an adorable artist/​painter looking palette with small glasses.
I imagine it would only be nicer to hang out there when the sun is out.

Concrete Beach Brewery is one of the best places to go in Wynwood for a beer.
Great layout and offerings, staff is attentive and of course the beer is phenomenal.
The beer tour inside the facilities is a good time and not a bad way to learn about the beer making process.

Concrete Beach has such a cool ambiance. It has both an indoor bar as well as an outdoor bar that actually circles around as one. It’s a great place for both a sunny day as well as a rainy day.
Their beer is pretty good also! They have a ton of different ones, so a nice variety and there is a beer for everyone. They have beer flights, which are fun, and their staff is very knowledgeable on their beer. Their prices are very reasonable and they’re in a great are in the growing Wynwood neighborhood.
This place is awesome on Friday evening, on a Tuesday evening, on a Sunday, really anytime, go check it out! You’ll enjoy it!

Miami, as a beer drinker’s destination, is a partial must. As for what I like, there is one brewery in Miami’s proper that gets 5 stars from me (for beer primarily and then for ambiance/​service). Everything else is 4 stars, if you stay in Miami, as we have some good and great breweries in Fort Lauderdale.
Concrete Beach Brewery, in particular, makes a great case for covering the whole spectrum of brewery styles, starting with your über craft brewery and ending in your mainstream craft. We are lucky and fortunate to have breweries, in Miami, that serve great beers that have the feel and taste of homebrews, and we also have the breweries that are traditional German styles, and very mainstream. Concrete Beach Brewery would be the latter, serving to the more mainstream palate and therefore being very accessible to the larger crowds.
So, what to expect here? Well, variations of lagers and ales. Very subtle flavors, beers that cater supermarkets and restaurants but always keeping the beer geek satisfied. If you are a beer geek, you will not find crazy flavors, but you will find good palate cleansers. Not watery, boring beer, well crafted beer.
With that said, this is a step in the right direction. Who wants to be limited to the mega breweries and their mega systems of distribution? Who wants to be part of a system that ONLY thinks of profits and not drinking beer? People who love beer, and make beer for beer lovers, make a living brewing/​serving beer. They create a community. People who make beer for profit only create mega mansions for themselves, and no community.
It’s simple, would you drink beer with friends, or would you drink beer by yourself in your mega mansion? Choose your side and honor it.
Concrete Beach Brewery is also a super cool place to chill. It is a brewery lounge, so come to relax with friends. Best thing is, they will never run out of that beer you are drinking.

If I rated this spot on the décor/​look/​feel alone it would be 5 stars.
Unfortunatly, the beers fell super flat for me. Breweries in South Florida have to live up to a higher standard because so many great breweries down here are crafting great beers. Disappointingly in my opinion Concrete Beach falls short of the standard set by its predecessors.
I believe the parent company of Sam Adams owns Concrete Beach. It’s obvious they threw a ton of money into this tap room… the décor and layout are excellent. However the beer tastes like any commercial beer — it’s lacking soul… flavor…creativity.
I got a flight to try a few of the brews. None was memorable. I only finished one.
Walls red — ehh.
Imp brown — my favorite of the 4… but, that’s not saying much.
Tropic — it was alright. Tart, but drinkable. Finished about half of it.
Que kuat — tasted like watered down lemonade. Passed it around the table and everyone agreed.
When there’s at least 3 other places within walking distance to get good quality beer, you need to be on your A-​game. Luckily we headed to 2 of those after this — the area does make for a nice brewery/​craft beer crawl if you have a few hours to kill in Miami or looking for something fun to do on a weekend afternoon.

I returned here 6 months after my
last visit and was pleasantly surprised by the quality improvement of the beer. I had a flight ($ 6) with the brown ale, amber ale, mass IPA, and the wheat based IPA. All were great, but I especially enjoyed the brown ale. The atmosphere was just as wonderful as last time with lovely string lights outside and a funky piece of art made out of wood that looks like a slough in a Hawaiian shirt laying under a palm tree. We came on a Saturday around 6:30 and there were still a few open tables. Great service! I will be back for sure!

Concrete Beach Brewery is a very reliable and comfortable place to come grab a drink in Wynwood. I’ve been coming here for months and I’ve always been satisfied with the beer selection, laid back atmosphere, bathroom size & cleanliness, and view into their brewing operation. Lately other Wynwood establishments can get so crowded and dense that I spend more time waiting for beer (or the bathroom) than standing with my friends. Concrete beach also has a simple (but informative) brewery tour and the bartenders are always happy to let you try one of the breweries newest concoctions. I only had one bad experience here where I literally could not get service despite sitting at the bar with an empty pint in front of me. But, to their defense, one of the bartenders was new and a little overwhelmed.
I will continue coming back to this place because it’s got the total package of what I have come to expect from a local bar/​brewery. It’s definitely one of my favorite bars in Wynwood.

Hipster beer-​only (no food or other drinks) brewery with an awesome NYC hip hop playlist, friendly staff and beer that actually tastes good. People playing dominos, girls without skirts up to there and refreshingly un-​Miami.
About 6 different beers on tap. Had to represent my home town and got the Berliner Weisse, which is a very light 3.5% wheat beer. Refreshing and perfect for girls or if you’re simply not in a mood for something strong. Not to be confused with the real red or green colored Berliner Weisse only served in the summer in Berlin. Oh, the good ol’ times.
There was a guy grilling burgers off to the side, but it would be great if they had some simple bar food, like fries. Some people can live off just beer alone, but not me!

Spent a couple of fun hours here on our day trip to Miami before New Year’s.
Concrete Beach definitely has some very delicious craft beers!
Didn’t try any food when we were here (is there food here???) but had a couple of flights of suds.
We ended up on an impromptu brewery tour with one of the head brewers. The tour is actually a sit down affair (you don’t walk through the brewery) but was very interesting and informative. We enjoyed hearing the history of the company (was actually founded by the dude who co-​founded Magic Hat Brewery) and learning how they make their different varieties of beer.
Loved the atmosphere — open concept with a circular bar which had both an inside and outside part to it. Lots of pretty lighting in the evening as well.
Would recommend stopping in to visit if you visit the 305 area.

Awesome awesome place, I was so pleased with their service. The tour was great, you are sitting the entire time but our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and actually taught me several things. He is a cicerone, which is the equivalent of a sommelier, but for beer. He sat with us for an hour and answered even the silliest questions. One of the better brew tours I’ve been on, even though you don’t move.
The beers were so delicious and the setting and ambiance were very nice. The flights are served in a cute glass and the beers were delightful. I enjoyed the Rica and the Stiltsville the most. My friend had the pale ale and loved it. Check out this place, you won’t be disappointed.

This was probably my favorite place in the neighborhood. I like the setting. They have a round bar that is part indoor and part outdoor.
I loved the vibe here. They had cool music playing on this particular afternoon, and the mood was festive. They also provide frequent tours of their brewing facilities. I haven’t participated yet, but will likely do so in my next visit.
I like the décor here. On approach, you wouldn’t imagine how cool this place looks, but it’s pretty stylish. This is coupled with outdoor picnic tables.
Most important are the beer options. They had two or three beers I liked, including a coconut flavored beer that went down light and smooth.
Looking forward to returning.

Beautiful location with fantastic décor, and a large beer selection to boot. Hidden, like many other Wynwood businesses, this place is a secret oasis. I was so happy to see how many beers were on tap and I sampled a few before I decided on their double IPA which was fantastic. Barleywine is my favorite type of beer, but Concrete’s was more on the sweet/​raisin flavored side of the Barleywine spectrum rather than the balanced bitter (that I prefer).
They have great looking little flights and prices are okay for Miami. Service was really nice and I can’t rave more about the atmosphere. Their options were a Pilsner, a few IPA’s, Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Barleywine, Marzen, Lager, Wheat Ale, Red Ale, Cream Ale, Black Lager and Rye Porter. I look forward to trying more of their brews, as I only prefer a few of the ones that were on the list.