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It’s no secret to anyone who reads this blog that I love festivals at SeaWorld Orlando. So I am excited for the next one that is on the schedule. And that is the Craft Beer Festival!
I really love this festival, and for a lot of reasons. First of all, what is neat about this festival is that it goes on at the same time as another popular SeaWorld festival. And that is Electric Ocean, SeaWorld’s summer festival.
See, the Craft Beer Festival takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in August and Labor Day Weekend (including Monday that weekend, or Labor Day). It starts on July 28th and runs through September 4th, 2023. SeaWorld’s Summer Spectacular also runs through September 4th. So you can enjoy two festivals at once! For more information about Summer Spectacular, see our Summer Spectacular Guide.
But the festival is also great because of the drinks and foods they serve. Now, with the name Craft Beer Festival, I am sure you expected them to serve great drinks. And they do. In fact, they have over 100 imported and local Florida favorite beers!
But did you know they also have a special menu including food? You’d be impressed with all the great recipes that include beer! My family had a lot of fun making a meal out of food we got there last year. We enjoyed sitting outside, looking out at the water, and relaxing while eating and drinking.
Speaking of last year’s festival, you can see it for yourself in our video.
Now, they often change up their menus. But it looks like there’s a good one this year, too. I’ll go over what’s on the menu. And then, as always, I’ll tell you how you can save some money!
Food & Beverage Menu
So how the festival works is that there are twenty-one different markets set up throughout the entire park. I’ll tell you what each market is and what you can get there.
1. Flamecraft Bar
Drinks
Get drinks by South Beach Brewing Company out of Miami, Florida.
- Blood Orange Sunset IPA
- Strawberry Orange Mimosa Sparkling Ale
You can also get drinks from Suncreek Brewery out of Clermont, Florida.
- Strawberry Blonde Ambition Ale
- Whistling Birds Raspberry Sour
- Sun Squishy IPA Barley Barrel
And then there are other drinks you can get at Flamecraft Bar, too:
- New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale
- Crooked Can Oktoberfest
- Swamphead Wild Night Honey Cream Ale
- Sailfish Brewing Co. Tag & Release Amber Ale
- Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale
- Blue Moon Belgium White
- Brew Hub Key Lime Pie
- Cowabunga Orange Creamsicle Sour Ale
- D’Oro Mexican Lager
- Fall Nut Brown
2. Barley Barrel
Drinks
- Orange Crush Pale Ale
- ZFG Zero IBU Pale Ale
- Seasonal Berliner
- Strawberry Whiskey Smash
- Jameson, Strawberry, Lemon Juice, Bitters & Strawberry Garnish
3. Lager than Life
Drinks
- Brewlando Jernigan’s Hazy IPA
- Brewlando Red Lake Irish Red
4. Café de Mar
Drinks
Get drinks by Vermont Cider Co. out of Middlebury, Vermont:
- Vermont Amber Cider
- Vermont Woodchuck Sangria Cider
Other drinks you can enjoy are:
- Sea Star Strawberry Daiquiri
- Sea Breeze Piña Colada
- Orlando Vice
5. Brews & Chews
Get drinks by Funky Buddha out of Oakland Park, Florida:
- Floridian Hefeweizen
- Hop Gun IPA
- Tropical Floridian Wheat Ale
- Vibin’ Groovable Lager
You can also get a Fistful Frozen Whiskey Sour by Fistful of Bourbon. It consists of Fistful Bourbon and Citrus, and it is garnished with an orange wedge.
Food
- Pulled Pork Slider
- Funky Buddha-infused Barbeque Smoked Pork & Jalapeno Slaw on a Brioche Bun
- Cheese Curds
- Deep-fried Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Breaded Cheese, Served with Spicy Ranch
- Boozy S’mores
- Graham Cracker, Hefeweizen Marshmallow Fluff & Chocolate Ganache
6. New Orleans Corner
Drinks
- Abita Turbodog Brown Ale
- Abita Purple Haze Lager
- Hurricane
- Bacardi Light, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Grenadine & Passionfruit, garnished with an orange wedge
Food
- Totchos
- Chili Cheese or BBQ Brisket, topped with Beer Cheese, Jalapenos, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo
- Beignets
- Bananas Foster or Guinness Chocolate Ganache
7. Pub Grub
Drinks
Get drinks by Dogfish Head Brewery out of Milton, Delaware
- 60 minute IPA
- Citrus Squall Double Golden Ale
- 90 minute IPA
Food
- 60-Minute IPA Dog
- All Beef Hot Dog, 60 Minute IPA Infused Sauerkraut & Beer Cheese, Crispy Onions
8.Wish You Were Beer
Drinks
Get drinks by Sierra Nevada out of Chico, California:
- Pale Ale
- Wild Little Thing Slightly Sour Ale
- Hazy Little Thing Hazy IPA
- Sunny Little Thing Citrus Wheat Ale
You can also get Summer Shandy, which is Citrus Ale & Lemonade.
Food
- Short Rib Poutine
- 12-hour Braised Pale Ale Short Rib, Sidewinder Fries, Wisconsin Cheese Curds & Gravy
- Pork Belly & Kimchi
- Soy Honey Glazed Pork Belly & Scallion Sweet Cornbread
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Milk Chocolate, Kentucky Bourbon, Caramelized Pecans
9. Hops & Dreams
Drinks
- Jalapeno Margarita
- Jalapeno Tequila, Triple Sec & Lime
10. Distilled Delights
Drinks
Get drinks by Ilegal Mezcal out of Oaxaca, Mexico:
- Joven
- Anejo
- Reposado
- The Mango Mezcal
- Mango, Mezcal, Lime Sour & Tajin Rim
11. Go for the Grain
Get drinks by Cigar City out of Tampa, Florida:
- Jai Alai IPA
- Maduro Brown Ale
- Florida Man Double IPA
You can also get Terrapin Luau Krunkles, which is Passionfruit, Orange & Guava IPA.
Food
- Walking Taco
- Frito’s Chips, Cigar City-infused Chili, Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream
- Michelada Shrimp Ceviche
- Mexican Michelada & Lime-infused Shrimp, Served with Corn Tortilla Chips
- Maduro Brown Ale Cupcake
- Sponge Cake Soaked in Jameson Simple Syrup & Bailey’s Irish Buttercream Frosting
12. Off The Vine
Drinks
You can enjoy the following Sonoroso wines:
- Velvet Red Blend
- Dark Red Blend
- Sweet Red Rosso Dolce
You can also enjoy Lunetta Prosecco here.
13. Sweet & Sour
Drinks
Get drinks by Wicked Weed Brewing of Asheville, North Carolina:
- Fresh Pressed Mango Pineapple Guava Wheat Ale
- Coastal Love Hazy IPA
- Pernicious IPA
- Strawberry Kiwi Burst Sour Ale
Then there are other drinks you can enjoy:
- Blackberry Peach Sangria
- Tito’s Vodka, White Wine, Blackberry, Peach & Orange Garnish
- Orchard Island
- Tito’s Vodka, Milagros Tequila, Calypso Spiced Rum, Triple Sec, Peach, Pumpkin, Sour Mix & Peach Garnish
- Fizzy Shine
- Wicked Dolphin Rumshine, Ginger Beer, Blood Orange Syrup, Lemon Juice & Orange Garnish
14. Sam Adams Best Bites
Drinks
Get drinks by Samuel Adams of Boston, Massachusetts:
- Boston Lager
- Wicked Hazy Juicy New England IPA
- Seasonal
You can also get Fistful Frozen Peach Punch (which includes bourbon, tea, and peach) by Fistful of Bourbon.
Food
- Birria Beef Tacos
- Mazina Tortilla, 8-Hour Braised Sam Adams Octoberfest Guajillo Chile Beef & Oaxaca Cheese
- Street Corn
- Corn Cobb, Cilantro Lime Crema, Cotija Cheese & Flaming Cheeto Crumbs
- Churro Cheesecake
- Deep-fried Cheesecake, Cinnamon Sugar Dust, served with Dark Chocolate Sauce & Chantilly Cream
15. Waterway Bar
Drinks
Get drinks by Orange Blossom Brewing Company out of Orlando, Florida:
- Orange Blossom Honey Pilsner
- City Beautiful IPA
Get drinks by Sailfish Brewing Company out of Fort Pierce, Florida:
- Sunrise City American IPA
- White Marlin WIT Wheat Beer
Here is a list of other drinks available here:
- Yuengling Lager
- Michelob Ultra Light Beer
- Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
- Anheuser-Busch Bud Light
- Heineken Lager
- Corona Premier
16. Ale Yeah!
Drinks
Get drinks by Big Storm Brewing Co. out of Cape Coral, Florida:
- Bromosa Tangerine IPA
- Tropic Pressure Golden Ale
- Wave Maker Amber Ale
Other drinks include:
- Surfs Up
- Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao & Pineapple Juice
- Strawberry Margarita
- Strawberry Tequila, Triple Sec & Lime
17. Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen
Drinks
Get drinks by Florida Avenue Brewing Company out of Tampa, Florida:
- Brew Bus You’re My Boy, Blue Blueberry Wheat Ale
- Luminescence Hazy IPA
- Brew Bus Pumpkin Spiced Latte
- Breckenridge Avalanche Ale
- Brew Bus Tangerine Splash Fruited Wheat Ale
Get drinks by 3 Daughters Brewing out of St. Petersburg, Florida:
- Tropical Hefe Hefeweizen
- A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale
- Key Lime Cider
- Bold Rock Apple Cider
18. Be Malty, Not Salty
Drinks
Get drinks by Crooked Can from Orlando, Florida:
- Highstepper American IPA
- Florida Sunshine Pilsen Malt Lager CAN
You can also get the following drinks:
- Space Cowboi Double NE IPA
- Crooked Honey
- Fistful Bourbon, Hot Honey Syrup, Sour Mix, Club Soda & a Lemon Garnish
Food
- Beer Mug Pretzel
- Served with High Stepper American IPA Beer Cheese
- Wisconsin Bratwurst
- High Stepper American IPA Beer Cheese, Sauerkraut & Mild Giardiniera on a Warm Pretzel Bun
- Pretzel Wrapped Bratwurst
- Served with Beer Mustard
19. Beer Garden
Drinks
Get drinks by Motorworks Brewing in Orlando, Florida:
- Pulp Friction Grapefruit IPA
- Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter
Other drinks you can get include:
- Big Storm Oktoberfest
- Kona Hanalei IPA
- Kona Longboard Lager
20. Donut Forget My Beer
Drinks
- Bud Light
- Michelob Ultra
- Tropical Breeze
- Bacardi Light Rum, Banana, Pineapple & Lime
Food
- Twist & Stout
- Guinness Glazed Cronut
- Bacon Me Crazy
- Kona Glazed Donut & Bacon
- Grown Up’s Donut Holes
- Kona Glazed Donut Holes, Chocolate Mousse & Sugar
21. Glacier Bar
Drinks
Get drinks by Elysian Brewing out of Seattle, Washington:
- Night Owl Pumpkin Ale
- Space Dust IPA
- Dragons Tooth Stout
Other drinks include:
- Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
- Wicked Weed Penicious IPA
- Orange Blossom Brewing Honey Pilsner
There are also cocktails available:
- Sparkling Mojito
- Flor de Caña Rum, Fresh Mint & Lime
- Spicy Pineapple Margarita
- Milagro Silver Tequila, Fresh Lime, Spice & Pineapple
How to Save Money
So now, as promised, let me tell you how you can save money here!
One way is with the Craft Beer Festival Sampling Lanyard. This is a great purchase if you are going to try multiple drinks here. And with so many drinks to try, I am sure you will want to!
If you buy a Craft Beer Festival Sampling Lanyard, then you can save money. You can buy either an 8-sample lanyard or a 12-lanyard sample. And will save you money as opposed to buying 8 or 12 drinks individually. Click here to get started purchasing one of these lanyards.
The other way you can save money is with admission tickets yourself. Now, luckily, the SeaWorld Orlando Craft Beer Festival is not a separate ticket item like Howl-O-Scream is. So admission to the event is included in the cost of your ticket, just like it is with Electric Ocean.
This means you can visit for free any day of the event if you have an annual pass (unless you have a Bronze Pass, and then September 3rd is a blackout date). We talk about the benefits of getting an annual pass here.
This also means you can visit for free if you have a 2023 Fun Card, except for August 5th and September 2nd (those are blackout dates). Click here to get a fun card.
And you can go if you buy a general admission ticket. And now is the time to buy a ticket. They are currently having a great BOGO sale. If you buy one ticket, you get another ticket 50% off! Click here to take advantage of this great sale.
