8 Heady Beer Events and Breweries in Naples FL Worth a Pint

Many first-time visitors to Naples, Florida may not realize that there are several excellent breweries in Naples, FL.

Between all of them, there’s a good brew for every beer lover.

Since 2012 when the first Naples brewery opened, their presence has grown with new entrepreneurs competing to produce the best craft beer in Naples.

Each has developed a loyal following over the years with consistently high quality and unique brews.

Whether you choose a dry IPA, any one of a variety of lagers and ales, something strong and malty, or a traditional wheat beer, you’ll have plenty of excellent options.

These local Naples breweries all offer customer favorites and their hallmark beers, and from time to time will have something new to try.

It’s always an adventure!

Breweries in Naples FL

Riptide Brewing Company (Bonita Springs)

28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd., Bonita Springs

Founded in 2015 by three friends who built the Riptide brand, the small brewery was sold in 2019 and has been family-owned ever since.

The owners are justifiably proud of the brews they produce and will give you a quick tour of their fermentation room showing the premium ingredients and process.

There are always several brews from which to choose.

Can’t make up your mind? Go for a flight to sample what’s on tap.

Try the Westide Red Ale, an Irish style red ale with a great malty flavor (and one of our favorites).

Olde Naples Blonde is crisp and refreshing and a local favorite. It’s a great summertime beer.

Trivia night on Thursdays is a lot of fun and for a bite to eat, there’s often a food truck parked at the back door.

Check their website for live music dates.

Bone Hook Brewing Company

1514 Immokalee Rd Unit 106, Naples

Since 2018, Bone Hook Brewing Company has been brewing their craft beer in Naples.

The spacious restaurant and brew pub has plenty of seating, flat screen TVs, and on some nights live music for entertainment.

It’s also an open brewery with the tanks and equipment in plain view.

If you’re curious about the brewing proces,s take the 20 minute tour to learn how they got their start and the step-by-step process of craft brewing Bone Hook-style.

This is definitely a fun place, but at its heart, it’s all about brewing good, award winning beer.

The brewmasters strive for continuous improvement. Definitely go for their signature lager, Grateful Head Hook, and when it gets really hot in southwest Florida try the Sunset Surfer, a light bodied ale with a hint of citrus.

Stout lovers, please try the Steel Cut Stout, a medium-bodied oatmeal stout with notes of cocoa, coffee, and a touch of dark fruit — it’s outstanding!

No matter what you select be sure to order some great food from their in-house kitchen.

Ankrolab Brewing Company

3555 Bayshore Dr, Naples

The brewers at Ankrolab Brewing Company are passionate about the beers they produce. Interesting, they first use a reverse osmosis system to filter their water for brewing.

As a result, the water comes out so pure it needs to be remineralized before it can be used.

What does this mean for you, the beer lover?

Only that the water used to make the beer you’re drinking mimics the water where the style of beer was created.

Which is pretty much everything!

This takes time but for the folks at Ankrolab, it’s what they do.

And the proof is in their wonderful brews.

Stop by Ankrolab and enjoy a classic Quip and Qualm Belgian Quadruple, or something unique like the Passion Fruit Beermosas.

Stout lovers will love Fat Guy in a Little Oat, one of my favorites! It’s rich and coffee-like!

And take home a crowler or a growler to enjoy later.

Marco Island Brewery

1089 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island

This casual Marco Island brewery offers a broad selection of beers on tap.

You might consider them a bit slim with only 5 craft brews being produced.

They don’t brew their beer on the premises. Instead, they brew their beers in Naples, FL.

They have very good restaurant with a nice lunch and dinner menu. Their burgers rule!

Or you can gnash on pub fare while watching your favorite events on the 40 flat-screen TVs.

They offer a great IPA, but the local favorite is surely the Buffy Blonde Ale.

You’ll also find seasonal brews from other craft breweries.

We think this is a great place for a casual dinner. If you’re staying on Marco Island, be sure to give it a try.

Local Beer Festivals in Naples, Florida

Naples Craft Beer Festival

Pedestrian Plaza, Bayfront Place, Naples

Come join the party and make new friends celebrating the art of craft beer makers.

For your sipping pleasure the festival offers a wide selection of craft beer from breweries around Florida, across the country, and even from around the world .

And there’s a bonus. To help you enjoy your tastings, local restaurants will provide food pairings specially designed to match your beer selection.

The chefs go all out competing for the People’s Choice award for the best pairing. Nice!

There’s more. The festival features local musical talents to help keep the festival, well, festive.

For more information on this festival, visit www.naplescraftbeerfest.com.

Brew-Ha-Ha at Mercato

9132 Strada Pl., Naples

You’ll have unlimited samples of more than 60 beers included in your admission.

Purchase the Brewmaster VIP ticket to include cheese pairings and 2 limited release beers.

Craft beers from around the world are on tap along with live music to help keep the festive atmosphere.

Suit-up with your lederhosen and compete in the Beer Gear Costume Contest, and get your arm ready for the Stein holding Contest.

This is a truly fun beerfest usually held in October.

If you’re in town, don’t miss it.

To stay informed of events and happenings visit mercatoshops.com.

There may just be a few breweries in Naples, FL, but they all feature great traditional and specialty brews.

No matter when you visit, you’ll find something to love whatever they’re pouring.

If you’re a craft beer lover, you owe it to yourself to try Naples craft beer at one of these fine craft breweries. Prost!