Our Story

​We began brewing 10 gallons at a time in the garage many years ago like many other great breweries.  The first beer we ever brewed was the Empirical IPA. While that recipe has evolved over time, the essence of it never changed.  Now brewing 200 gallons at a time, we continue the long tradition of "bootstrapping" and hard work to bring a wide selection of our favorite styles to life.

From malty stouts, porters and brown ales to a double red, a classic ESB,  and our refreshing local favorite, Burt's Summer American wheat ale, there is something for every palate.  And don't let us forget about special barrel-aged ales and, of course, our world class IPAs.

After many books, projections, podcasts, revised projections, conferences, many trips to speak with brewers, and "sampling" beer all over the country (R&D), we have set our sights to the sky and there ain't no turning back!! 

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The Brewery and Taproom

A comfortable and inviting atmosphere welcomes you as you enter the property adorned with palm trees & sea grapes for a true Florida island experience.  Our 7-barrel brewhouse is the heart of all our beers.  We are large enough to ensure plenty of beer on-hand, and small enough to allow real hand-crafted ingenuity. 

The taproom features a custom one of a kind curved bar faced with 100 year-old cypress.  Old Coast Ales offers up to 12 taps of pure liquid excellence.  With two separate patios, there is ample outdoor seating to enjoy the warm, Florida sunshine.  There are games free to play while you are enjoying a nice cold one including Jenga and the crowd favorite: Ping-Pong (and the only table in town). We are family-friendly and, yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome too.

In addition to our in-house craft-brewed beers, we also offer a selection of wines, N/A kombucha, and all-natural soda.  You may bring food in or order from our next-door neighbors at Osprey Tacos. 

We want your visit to be one to remember with a great location close to the historic district, the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Alligator Farm, State park, and beautiful beaches.  We aim to provide a warm and comfortable atmosphere with friendly service, and the best beer east of the Mississippi (maybe west of it too).