4,000 Pass Holders and 15,000 Check-ins
What a Year on the Sippin' Seven Ale Trail!
Here's to the “Sippin' Squad” and everyone who helped make the Sippin' Seven Alachua County digital ale trail pass a great success!

Almost 4,000 pass holders and 15,000 check-ins showed us that visitors and residents love award-winning craft beer and making time with friends at our breweries.




November 15, 2023 is the last day to redeem your points for fun Billy the Bison and the Brew Birds merchandise. Come by our office at 33 North Main Street, Gainesville Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to redeem your points for merchandise.

After November 15, the Sippin’ Seven Alachua County Ale Trail will continue without the digital pass. Be sure to check the Sippin’ Seven page for updates beginning November 15.

Thank you to our talented and dedicated partners serving up excellence in Alachua County - Blackadder Brewing Company, Cypress and Grove Brewing Company, Daft Cow Brewery, First Magnitude Brewing Company, High Springs Brewing Company and Swamp Head Brewery. And most of all thanks to all of YOU for supporting this Visit Gainesville, Alachua County project.
The Alachua County craft beer scene continues to evolve, offering a delightful array of seasonal brews to accompany your autumn adventures. This month Dry Wrought Cider, celebrates the grand opening of their new gluten-free and vegan cider taproom in the 4th Ave Food Park!

On November 10 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Dry Wrought Cider will have a variety of ciders on tap, hot and cold mulled cider, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as food, sports, board games, and more.

Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER
Friday, November 10, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday, November 10

Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 12, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday, November 12, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 12, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday, November 12, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday, November 13, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday, November 14, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 15, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday, November 17, 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 18, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 18, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Monday, November 20, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday, November 24, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday, November 24, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday, November 24, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, November 25, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

DECEMBER
Friday, December 1, 4 p.m. - Saturday, December 2, 6 p.m.

Saturday, December 2, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, December 3, 4:45 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, December 9, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, December 9, 2 p.m.

Friday, December 15, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, December 16, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday, December 21, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, December 23, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
 
Skip the cooking and dishes and treat your family and guests to a great meal at a local restaurant or pick up a meal to-go. We’ve done the search for you. Here’s our list of what’s open for Thanksgiving in Gainesville and Alachua County, FL.
The Sippin' Seven Breweries
Blackadder Brewing Company
618 NW 60th St. Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
This lovely microbrewery is located on the west side of Gainesville with charming, old world atmosphere. 40 taps of Blackadder beer, guest beer, guest wine, guest cider and sodas.
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Named after the original crossroads, this 15 barrel neighborhood production brewery is built in an old ice plant. We use water from an artesian well located in our building that was originally used to provide water for ice production which now is used to make our beer.
Daft Cow Brewery
13800 Tech City Cir., Alachua, FL 32615
Alachua’s first craft brewery is located in San Felasco Tech City center. We offer 15 beers that are brewed onsite, along with guest cider and seltzer.
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL 32601
First Magnitude is a craft brewery and tap room located in downtown Gainesville. We are about great beer, an excellent space for enjoying a pint and being an active part of our community. Enjoy our beer and join us in our vision to celebrate what makes Florida naturally great.
High Springs Brewing Company
18562 NW 237th St., High Springs, FL 32643
This family-owned and operated brewery is nestled in the beautiful downtown of High Springs, Florida. We are an open-air establishment with a nice lawn to be enjoyed by all ages.
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
This local brewery offers 28 taps of craft beer in a welcoming taproom with weekly beer releases, daily food trucks, and occasional live music.
Big Top Brewery is no longer in the Gainesville, Alachua County market. We will miss them dearly and they will always be in our hearts as an honorary member of our Sippin' Seven trail.
This project is brought to you by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County and 7 Alachua County Craft Breweries: Big Top Brewing Company, Blackadder Brewing Company, Cypress & Grove Brewing Company, Daft Cow Brewery, First Magnitude Brewing Company, High Springs Brewing Company, and Swamp Head Brewery. Images are representational. Merchandise is subject to change and available only while supplies last.