A Tasty Miami Craft Brewery

Over the holidays, I found myself on an overnight layover in Miami, headed to Central America. Because I only had hours in the city, I opted to get a hotel that was close to the airport instead of Miami Beach, which I normally use as a base.

My hotel did not have an on-property restaurant, and instead of ordering food, I saw this brewpub after a quick search. Not passing the opportunity to try out some new beers over the holidays, I hopped on a quick Uber ride (unrelated: the Uber driver spoke Spanish with a Puerto Rican influence. I have to say, it was difficult to understand!) and found myself at the doors of Beat Culture.

Beat Culture is a locally owned and small-batch craft brewery that serves traditional beer styles and honey wine, and they have a kitchen offering pub food resulting from a fusion of local cultures.

Beat Culture Brewery and Kitchen is adjacent to Days Inn by Wyndham Miami (7250 NW 11th St, Miami, FL 33126). From any hotel within the immediate radius of the Miami International Airport, the brewpub is a 10- to 15-minute Uber ride away (minus traffic, of course). It’s open from noon to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, noon to 11:00 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday, and from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Note: I visited Beat Culture before they closed for renovations. Follow their Instagram @BeatCultureCo for updates on when they will re-open.

Beat Culture looks much like many breweries—barrels used as decor, exposed beams, Biergarten-style tables, and an overall rustic ambiance. There’s a loft space for private(ish) events—when I was there, there was a company holiday party going on.

Like most breweries, you can order a tasting flight at Beat Culture. For $16, you get your choice of four 5-ounce pours of their artisanal creations—and there’s quite a bit to go through: They have no less than 16 beer styles that you can try. I got mostly ales: Chismosa Mimosa, Unincorporated, Day Drinker, and a stout whose name escapes me.

Their Day Drinker, was top-notch. I liked it so much, that I ordered a full pour!

I ordered Chicharrón whenever I could while in Latin America, and Beat Culture’s Pork Belly Burnt Ends ($17) reminded me of how much I love them. Get it with coleslaw and tater tots.

My stay in Miami was brief and so was my trip to Beat Culture, but I enjoyed my time and thought the food and brews were tasty so I would be happy to return.