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The Jax Ale Trail is a must-try in Jacksonville for anyone who enjoys a good brew. If you’re always seeking new flavors or looking for the trendiest hangouts in town, this trail can serve as the perfect map to local highlights that will check all your boxes for an afternoon or evening of fun. Learn all about the Ale Trail, what it offers, where to go, and how you can make the best of this local feature.
What Is the Jax Ale Trail?
The Jax Ale Trail is a collection of local breweries in the Jacksonville, Florida, area that produce distinctive craft beers. If you’re looking for a great way to discover new brews, this trail will make all your efforts easier. Though a few of the breweries are within walking distance of one another, most require some driving. You can’t tackle the trail in a day, but you can use it as a guide for your adventures over the course of a longer period of time.
If you’re looking for date night ideas or a few things to fill out a weekend in Jacksonville, this trail can point you in the right direction. To share your adventures on the Jax Ale Trail, you can use the #jaxaletrail or #onlyinjax hashtags on social media. Use these same tags to see what others are doing along the trail and check out their recommendations for top destinations.
The Jax Ale Trail Passport
The Jax Ale Trail Passport is your guide to all the participating breweries on the trail. You can pick up your passport at the Jacksonville Visitors Center in downtown Jacksonville at 100 North Laura St., Suite 120. Each brewery on the trail has its own stamp. Collect stamps as you visit locations on the Ale Trail to track your progress and collect prizes. Four stamps will earn you a free beer koozie. With eight stamps, you’ll get a Jax Ale Trail t-shirt. Collecting 22 stamps earns you a secret prize.
Breweries on the Jax Ale Trail
The Jax Ale Trail features over two dozen breweries. Here are some of the highlights of these destinations:
Strings Sports Brewery
This family-friendly brewery features an assortment of games and meals. Visit for employee-created burgers on Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, or a select food and beer pairing on Thursdays.
Location: 1850 N. Main St., Jacksonville
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Aardwolf Brewing Company
Aardwolf serves hard seltzers, barley wines, pilsners, stouts, IPAs, lagers, and more. You’ll find food trucks outside to complement your brews.
Location: 1461 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville
Hours: 3 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to midnight on Friday, noon to midnight on Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday
Hyperion Brewing Company
Hyperion Brewing takes a rebellious approach to beer. You can become a rebel yourself with the Helios Brewer’s Experience that lets you play brewmaster and create your own special recipe.
Location: 1740 N. Main St., Jacksonville
Hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday
Intuition Ale Works
Intuition Ale Works has live music, an in-house restaurant, and a family-friendly atmosphere. This is a great one-stop shop for entertainment and brews.
Location: 929 E. Bay St., Jacksonville
Hours: 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Fishweir Brewing Company
Try a flight at Fishweir Brewing for a sampling of any four brews. You’ll find sours, sparkling ales, stouts, blondes, and more. Don’t miss distinctive small-batch flavors like blueberry hibiscus tea ale or chocolate orange stout.
Location: 1183 Edgewood Ave. S., Jacksonville
Hours: 3 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday
Southern Swells Brewing Company
The punchy Karate in the Garage IPA is the flagship brew of Southern Swells. You can catch other intriguing options on taps like Swelltzer mango hard seltzer and Spicy Cukes sour ale with cucumber and jalapeño flavors.
Location: 1312 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach
Hours: 2 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday
Legacy Ale Works
Legacy Ale Works offers a variety of events like live music, pop-up markets, and beer pairing dinners. Order dinner from Casa Maria and have it delivered to the bar.
Location: 14965 Old St. Augustine Road, Suite 129, Jacksonville
Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 1 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday
Wicked Barley Brewing Company
Wicked Barley’s property includes a pet-friendly beer garden, full-service restaurant, and taproom. There’s even a kayak launch and boat dock so you can arrive for the fun by the water.
Location: 4100 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday
Ink Factory Brewing
Ink Factory Brewery combines the delights of a taproom and espresso bar in a warehouse formerly used for magazine publishing.
Location: 602 Shetter Ave., Jacksonville Beach
Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Bold City Brewery
Bold City has two Jacksonville locations. The company produces five core beers and a wide range of specialty brews. Lite bites are available downtown, while the production taproom offers a more extensive menu.
Locations: 109 E. Bay St., Jacksonville and 2670-7 Roselle St., Jacksonville
Hours: Bay Street: 3 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Rosselle Street: 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday
What do you think about the Jax Ale Trail? Do you have a favorite destination or know of any key stops that we should be sure to highlight? Contact our team at Keith Pierson Toyota, and let us know about your experiences. We love having the latest insights on Jacksonville’s top destinations and greatest experiences.
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