And if there's one thing Miamians have become experts at, it's knowing what beverages go best with our tropical, humid, clothes-clinging climate.
Luckily, we've got plenty of local breweries serving plenty of refreshing beers made for beach days, pool parties, and backyard barbecues.
It’s with this knowledge that New Times offers you this list of the best locally produced craft beers to help you beat the heat. All beers listed are available at local retailers in the Miami-Dade area.
Floridian Hefeweizen from Funky Buddha Brewery
Funky Buddha Brewery’s Floridian is a German-style hefeweizen, steeped in the tradition of yeast-driven banana flavors and clove-like herbal accompaniment. Strong scents of lemon join in on the fun, giving it an almost dry citrus banana bread taste - minus all that sugar. It finishes with a lingering and complementing acidity, remaining approachable yet complicated enough in flavor. Thankfully for us, it’s available year-round, but this summer might see a large spike in demand, as the weather is right for this style of beer.
No Wake Zone Coconut Key Lime ale from Islamorada Brewing Co.
Photo courtesy of Islamorada Brewing Co.