Universal Orlando Resort hotels highlight the best local beers

A stay at Universal Orlando Resort hotels is more than a night’s respite from theme park fun. These hotels are a beer lovers dream with a long list of the best local beers.

Have you stayed at Universal Orlando Resort hotels? The long list of hotels offers a wide variety of options for both tourists and locals. Since these locales offer a break from the everyday, sometimes a frosty cold beer is a nice way to unwind. With a wide variety of the best local beers, these beers can be a wonderful way to explore the Florida craft beer scene.

A visit to the three Universal theme parks and City Walk offer some refreshing beer options, but the Universal hotels have an expansive beer list that any beer fan will appreciate. While many national and internationally well-known beers are on the beer lists, a few local beers are definitely worth exploring.

Here are a few highlights that are recommended on your next stay.

Crooked Can

The Orlando based brewery appears on a couple Universal hotels’ bar menus. While the brand has a laid back with a purpose approach, each beer is bursting with flavor. From options like Cloud Chaser (Hefewizen) to McSwagger’s Own (Amber Ale), each beer has a little surprise flavor with something traditional. Head to Jake’s American Bar or The Hideway Bar and Grill, to sample a beer or two.

Funky Budha

With the idea that inner peace starts with beer, that phrase sets the tone for the concept with these beers. One of the most popular beers in their line is the Floridian Hefeweizen. With notes of citrus, cloves and even banana, it will transport you to inner beach bliss. Funky Budha beers are found at Bar 17 Bistro at Aventura Hotel and The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel.

Big Top

The Sarasota based brewery draws inspiration from the Ringling Circus connection in the Sarasota area. These beers have a sense of fun, but never compromise on flavor. Check out Big Top Coconut Coffee Port at both Bar American and The Thirsty Fish at Loews Portofino Bay.

Big Storm Brewery

Considered one of the fastest growing brewers in Florida, this independent craft brewery focuses on local ingredients. With flavors like wild flower honey and citrus, these beers are a sip of Florida’s best. Big Storm beers are available at The Kitchen at Hard Rock hotel and Splendidio Bar & Grill at Loews Portofino Bay hotel.

These highlighted best local beers are just a few of the numerous offerings at Universal Orlando Resorts hotels. A few minutes away from the theme park thrills could be a beer adventure that you will bring back from your next visit.