If you drink beer — any beer — you’re probably familiar with the craft beer explosion that began in the late 2010s, and you likely fall into one of two camps: IPA warrior or lager loyalist.
The great thing about a beer-related revolution is that there is no wrong side. Whatever your preference, cheers to you. The brewery business is indeed a revolution by many counts.
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According to the Brewers Association, the number of breweries in the United States grew by 567% from 2003 to 2023 — all while beer consumption, on average, was declining.
For the first time since 1999, beer shipments fell below 200 million barrels in 2023, making it the lowest amount of beer consumed in the U.S. in a generation.
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Like all revolutions, this began as a desire for change — as an overthrow of the old and the monopolistic. When combined, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors (formerly MillerCoors), two of the largest beer companies in the world, comprised roughly 72% of total beer sales in the U.S. around 2013.
A decade later, that share dropped to 65.7% in 2023, with smaller brewers claiming a larger share.
With a taste of the innovations and variety coming out of craft breweries, consumers are demanding a higher-quality product — and are willing to pay more for it.
Over the last decade, between May 2014 and May 2024, beer prices have risen 21% overall.
But how can you determine the best craft beers in an increasingly crowded market?
If you’re curious about the most popular beers in your home state, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated beers in Florida using ratings from BeerAdvocate. A maximum of five beers per brewery were included.
Read on to plan your next local beer tour!
Note: Photos of each beer are included where available from BeerAdvocate; otherwise, stock images are shown.
#30. Pulp
- Rating: 4.36 (288 ratings)
- Type: American Pale Wheat Beer
- ABV: 6.30%
- Brewery: Civil Society Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#29. Joyous Almond
- Rating: 4.42 (66 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 10.00%
- Brewery: Cycle Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#28. Citronious
- Rating: 4.41 (84 ratings)
- Type: New England IPA
- ABV: 6.50%
- Brewery: Calusa Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#27. S'Mortal Kombat
- Rating: 4.55 (24 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 14.20%
- Brewery: 3 Sons Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#26. Black Aggie - FlufferNutter - Double Barrel
- Rating: 4.44 (56 ratings)
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 13.00%
- Brewery: Hidden Springs Ale Works
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
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#25. Rare Noa
- Rating: 4.49 (51 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: not available
- Brewery: Cycle Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#24. RareR DOS
- Rating: 4.45 (177 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 10.00%
- Brewery: Cycle Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#23. Rare DOS 1
- Rating: 4.49 (77 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 11.00%
- Brewery: Cycle Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#22. Rare DOS
- Rating: 4.44 (450 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 10.00%
- Brewery: Cycle Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#21. Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout - Zhukov's Penultimate Push
- Rating: 4.45 (368 ratings)
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 11.00%
- Brewery: Cigar City Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
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#20. Lumberjack Morning Break - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
- Rating: 4.59 (40 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 13.00%
- Brewery: 3 Sons Brewing Company
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#19. Caffè Americano
- Rating: 4.46 (1,249 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 12.00%
- Brewery: Cigar City Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#18. Last Snow
- Rating: 4.46 (2,167 ratings)
- Type: American Porter
- ABV: 6.40%
- Brewery: Funky Buddha Brewery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#17. Maple Bacon Coffee Porter
- Rating: 4.46 (2,230 ratings)
- Type: American Porter
- ABV: 6.40%
- Brewery: Funky Buddha Brewery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#16. Popinski - Bourbon Barrel-Aged - Peanut Butter And Marshmallow
- Rating: 4.56 (72 ratings)
- Type: Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV: 11.50%
- Brewery: Angry Chair Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
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#15. Imperial German Chocolate Cupcake Stout
- Rating: 4.5 (367 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 10.60%
- Brewery: Angry Chair Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#14. Hunahpu's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
- Rating: 4.5 (437 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 14.60%
- Brewery: Cigar City Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#13. DFPF
- Rating: 4.5 (504 ratings)
- Type: Berliner Weisse
- ABV: 7.00%
- Brewery: J. Wakefield Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#12. Wide Awake It's Morning
- Rating: 4.52 (1,008 ratings)
- Type: Imperial Porter
- ABV: 10.00%
- Brewery: Funky Buddha Brewery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#11. Label Us Notorious - Calvados BA Big Poppa
- Rating: 4.58 (94 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 17.00%
- Brewery: J. Wakefield Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
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#10. Last Buffalo In The Park
- Rating: 4.54 (913 ratings)
- Type: Imperial Porter
- ABV: 11.50%
- Brewery: Funky Buddha Brewery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#9. Miami Madness
- Rating: 4.55 (508 ratings)
- Type: Fruited Kettle Sour
- ABV: 5.50%
- Brewery: J. Wakefield Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#8. Rocky Road - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
- Rating: 4.61 (96 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 11.50%
- Brewery: Angry Chair Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#7. I Let My Tape Rock
- Rating: 4.62 (110 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 17.00%
- Brewery: J. Wakefield Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#6. Hunahpu's Imperial Stout
- Rating: 4.57 (4,461 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 10.20%
- Brewery: Cigar City Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
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#5. The Adjunct Trail - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
- Rating: 4.68 (108 ratings)
- Type: Sweet / Milk Stout
- ABV: 11.00%
- Brewery: Angry Chair Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#4. Morning Wood
- Rating: 4.62 (1,256 ratings)
- Type: Imperial Porter
- ABV: 12.00%
- Brewery: Funky Buddha Brewery
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#3. It Was All A Dream
- Rating: 4.68 (204 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 17.00%
- Brewery: J. Wakefield Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#2. Barrel Aged Imperial German Chocolate Cupcake Stout
- Rating: 4.7 (379 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 11.00%
- Brewery: Angry Chair Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
#1. Hunahpu's Imperial Stout - Double Barrel Aged
- Rating: 4.72 (1,667 ratings)
- Type: American Imperial Stout
- ABV: 11.00%
- Brewery: Cigar City Brewing
- Read more on BeerAdvocate
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
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