Sanford Brewing may not have been the first brewer in Sanford, but they got here as fast as they could. Open since 2016, they have quickly created a loyal clientele in what has arguably become one of the cooler little towns to visit and hang...
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Sanford Brewing may not have been the first brewer in Sanford, but they got here as fast as they could. Open since 2016, they have quickly created a loyal clientele in what has arguably become one of the cooler little towns to visit and hang out in Central Florida. Before the four breweries and tap room that are there today, Sanford was that sleepy little town where they filmed scenes from the 1991 hit movie My Girl.
SBC always has a steady supply of core and rotating brews on tap, along with some guest cans and wine. These complement a nice array of pub food, with lots of burgers and sandwiches from which to choose.
I went with an open-faced Beyond Burger and broccoli, while my wife chose the Caesar Chicken Wrap and fries. As much as she raved over a similar sandwich the day before at an Orlando brewery, she raved even more over this one. And my Beyond was cooked to perfection.
To wash it all down, wife drank the house Pinot Nor, while I was my usual promiscuous craft beer drinking self. I started with The City Crew-tiful, a light and refreshing pale ale (5.2% ABV; 11 IBU), and then slowly ramped up with St Johns River IPA (6.8% ABV; 100 IBU) and a pint of FLipa (Florida IPA; 6.4% ABV; 55 IBU). I also got a crowler of the FLipa to take away.
Part of the magic at SBC is the building, which was erected in 1911. Through the 113 years since, it served as a grocery for many years, then a furniture store, TV shop, and a plumbing business. Roll-up doors allow for the space to extend seamlessly to sidewalk tables.
Definitely two thumbs up for SBC, both the original Sanford location and their other in Maitland!