Gumbys_Brew

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ok so i'm going to be moving to florida soon and was wondering if there are any LHBS in the orlando area.

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Future Brews- Ned Flanders brown ale
Primary- empty
Secondary- empty
Bottled- Oatmeal Stout
Keg 1-Bavarian Bock
Keg 2-EdWort's Apfelwein

niquejim

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It's not in Orlando, but worth the drive to Tampa as they deal in bulk
http://www.southernbrewing.com/

Gumbys_Brew

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alright cool yeah i have friends that live in tampa but its still about a 3 hour drive from orlando. wish i would have the space for storing in bulk but will be in an apartment due to just going to be there to finish up school

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Future Brews- Ned Flanders brown ale
Primary- empty
Secondary- empty
Bottled- Oatmeal Stout
Keg 1-Bavarian Bock
Keg 2-EdWort's Apfelwein

FishinDave07

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Hearts HomeBrew, I've never been in there but have ordered in the past.

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Primary: Nothing
Secondary: DFH Punkin Ale
Bottled/Conditioning: Cigar City Jai Alai IPA Clone, Apple Jack 1.0, Apple Jack 2.0
Drinking: Yakima Blonde (Imperialized), Banana Wheat, Russian Imperial Stout, and anything i can get my hands on
On Deck: Watermelon Wheat, Red Panda Ale, Gluten Free Brown Ale, Mojito IPA, Smoked Pepper Stout

Jersh

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I was in Tampa for 5 years for grad school (this was pre-homebrewing for me). They're only about 70 miles apart, I made it from downtown Tampa to downtown Orlando in a little over an hour plenty of times. Sure, if there's a wreck or you hit Disney traffic on I-4 it will slow you down, but not to three hours (at least very not very often).

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Primary: Cream Stout
Currently Drinking:
Tap 1: Traditional German Altbier
Tap 2: Double Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Tap 3: Octoberfest Lager
Tap 4: empty :-(
Tap 5: empty :-(

Planned brews: Edwort's Haus Pale Ale
DFH 60 Min IPA clone
Honey Orange Hefe

craigd

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Heart's is good as long as you know what you want and aren't looking for discussion or help. Prices are decent and selection's not too bad either. Tiny shop but has a decent beer selection inside also given the size of the place...

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-Craig

CGengo

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I'll second the vote for Southern Brewing in Tampa - they're right off I-275 just north of I-4. I drive to Orlando every couple months and I can assure you, it's not a 3 hour drive - much closer to an hour and a half, maybe two depending on where in Orlando you're coming from. SB has everything and anything you could need.

Oh, and welcome to Florida!

- Chris

Hound_Dog

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Also if you're looking for good commercial beer, and especially if you like belgians, try Knightly Spirits in the Metro west area. I used to love that place, although I think Jason the good manager left years ago.

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My dog smells like PineSol and he insists on sitting on my lap.

craigd

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Also, make sure you hook up with the local homebrew clubs. If you are closer to downtown cfhb.org is a good sized club with lots of great brewers and if you are north of Orlando we have small informal group in volusia county vchbg.org

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-Craig

mrk305

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I remember seeing Heart's trashed on here about a year ago about really poor customer service. I don't remember if it was online ordering or in person. I just remember the name and the bad rap.

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Carport Brewery, Lilburn GA