Invasive Species Brewing + Distilling

Overview

Invasive Species Brewing + Distilling sits on NE 2nd Avenue in a warehouse-style space where stainless steel fermentation tanks share the room with shelves of taxidermy – gators, bobcats, and birds arranged like a curiosity cabinet you can drink inside. The taproom leans heavily into sours and hazy IPAs, with enough rotating taps that first-timers usually end up ordering flights just to cover ground. Beyond beer, the operation distills its own bourbon and pours cocktails, mocktails, and wine, so non-beer drinkers have real options rather than afterthoughts.

Daily specials keep regulars circling back: IPA Monday, Sour Tuesday, discounted to-go cans, and a $2 martini happy hour from 5 to 6 PM that borders on absurd for the area. Standout pours like the Guava Pastelito get called out by name in reviews, which says something when the tap list runs this deep.

The layout splits between a long main bar and scattered high-top tables, with an outdoor patio that draws people on mild evenings. Music plays at a volume that lets conversation happen without shouting – a detail regulars notice and appreciate. No kitchen operates inside, but a food truck is stationed outside to cover that gap.

Parking is a small on-site lot supplemented by street spots paid through PayByPhone, and the building sits close to the train tracks – easy to find, if slightly off the main strip. The crowd skews craft-curious and relaxed, mixing locals who know the weekly specials with out-of-towners hunting down Fort Lauderdale’s brewery scene. Staff tend to be patient with newcomers navigating a long tap list, though peak hours can mean a wait for the restroom. Friday and Saturday doors open at 2 PM and run until 1 AM, making it a solid anchor for a night that starts early.

Good to know

• Rating: 4.8/5 from 762 Google reviews
• Best for: craft beer flights, sour beer lovers, casual weeknight drinks, unique taproom vibes

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