In Miami, breweries suitable for babies
THE street art-famous neighborhood of Wynwood — whose walls are always freshly painted with new works — has a cluster of four inviting breweries with lively indooroutdoor space that make for a leisurely afternoon for all ages.
Newcomer Veza Sur Brewing Co., whose master brewer hails from Chile, has a sleek blackand-white design that resembles a flora-filled library. Of its 18 brews, the signature is the chope, which is served very cold and topped by a thick layer of foam ( VezaSur.com). Just blocks away, the city’s first craft brewery has a more laid- back vibe. Wynwood Brewing just celebrated its fourth birthday with a new brew called the Coqui-To barrel-aged milk stout, inspired by a Puerto Rican eggnog-style drink ( WynwoodBrewing.com).
Another hyperlocal release is a festively spiced imperial porter, Deck the Walls, from Concrete Beach Brewery, which comes in a can designed by a local artist. Concrete Beach’s round central bar offers views of the metal tanks churning within, while an outdoor space with
a newly installed retractable roof (for all weather conditions) has walls covered in cheeky murals and giant board games ( Concrete BeachBrewery.com).
Don’t skip J. Wakefield. Founded by accountant turned brewer Johnathan Wakefield, it’s known for sour beers. One particular favorite is Coqui Rechazado, a sour ale infused with guava, oranges, kumquat and bay leaves. (Proceeds go to Puerto Rico hurricane relief.) A mural of Darth Vader looms over picnic tables outside — perfect for Star Wars fans from pint-sized to oversized. Plus, beer “is a liquid art form in itself,” says staffer Alex Reyes ( JWakefieldBrewing.com). Cheers to that.