Saturday's New Times' Beerfest at Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park had a lot going on: a great band, people sporting pretzel necklaces and lederhosen, and giant turkey legs roasting on an open flame. But, of course, the thousands of people who attended had one thing on their mind -- great beer.

From fantastic seasonal pumpkin beers that tasted like autumn in a glass to crisp IPAs, the selection didn't disappoint. What Beerfest proved, however, once and for all, is that South Florida's local beer scene is alive and well, with some of the best beers at the festival being brewed right here in out backyard -- including some kick-ass home brews that stood tall with the big boys.

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