Craft Beers And Microbreweries Of Puerto Rico

If you love craft beer, your next vacation should be a microbrewery and brewpub tour of Puerto Rico. The industry is booming on the island right now, and while Hurricane Maria stalled production for a while, these breweries are now back, stronger and better than ever. There are many on the island, but here are seven that you can use to plan your tour.

1. Rincón Beer Company

Bar, Pub, Bodega, Pub Grub, Seafood, Caribbean, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

The Rincon Beer Company was opened on January 2, 2014. They have 12 brews on tap, many from other microbreweries on the island, but they also craft their own Bamboo Blonde Ale, Overhead IPA, and Whitewash Wit. They are known for their incredible beers, but it should also be noted that RBC stepped up after Hurricane Maria through their RBC Maria Relief organization. They were making and providing hot food for free, distributing boxes of food, and helping to gather and distribute much-needed supplies like tarps, diapers, and batteries. They became a community hub, and for this they should be celebrated. Take the whole family to show them your support.

2. Ocean Lab Brewing Co.

Brewery, Winery

Brewing vats are often visible at brew pubs

Enjoy masterfully crafted beer and a stunning ocean view at Ocean Lab Brewing Co., located inside the Vivo Beach Club in Isla Verde. The staff will share their knowledge of beer making with you and will even give you a tour of their operation if time allows. Try the lobster mac and cheese and ask your server to recommend a good craft beer pairing.

3. Del Barril

Brewery, Winery

Barrels of beer in Aguadilla | © Frederick Dennstedt / Flickr

4. Boquerón Brewing Co.

Building, Brewery

Boquerón Brewing offers a wide variety of beers

This brewing company in the Boquerón precinct of Cabo Rojo was started in 2011 and just keeps growing. Boquerón Brewing Co. also heard the call to action after Hurricane Maria, and during the Christmas season, a portion of the sale of each Boqueron Beer went to hurricane relief, so it’s good to show support.

BBC crafts the Crashboat IPA and Gas Chambers IPA Series regularly, and seasonally they brew Porter Coeli Amber, Carnaval Imperial, Tres Palmas Milk Stout, Caja de Muerto Summer Ale, and Boquerón Autumn Ale. Boquerón Brewing is a brewery only, so there are no on-site hours.

5. FOK Brewing Co

Brewery, Winery

When the beer is that good, you want to hug your brewer

Going from making five gallons (23 liters) in their garage in Caguas to making hundreds of gallons in their new facility in 2015, FOK makes a number of great craft beers. They have Red Ale, Blonde Ale, Hoppy Wheat, BOMBS, Coffee IPA, RastaBerry, Pachanga (passionfruit), Belgian White, IPA, Coffee Blonde, and 104.

6. Ingeniero Microbrewery

Pub, Fusion

Craft beer is becoming very popular in Puerto Rico | © Danielle Scott / Flickr

7. Señorial Brewing Co

Brewery, Winery

You can tell a lot about a man by his vat | © Moritz Barcelona / Flickr

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