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UNBRANDED Brewing Co.
Breaking all the rules in the South Florida city where local beer got its start, Hialeah’s Unbranded doesn’t dub itself the “0riginal mavericks” for no reason.
An award-winning homebrewer since 2005, co-owner Zachary Swanson is a descendant of a nineteenth-century cattle rancher named Samuel Augustus Maverick, who was known for intentionally leaving his cattle unbranded. It was a move against the grain, which is something Swanson brings to his craft.
He opened Unbranded as Hialeah’s first craft brewery in February 2020, only weeks before breweries shut down statewide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The brewery now hosts its own Texas-style smokehouse barbecue, paired with Swanson’s brewed offerings. (unbrandedbrewing.com)
Beers To Try
« Guava 4.5 ABV wheat ale: With citrusy passion fruit notes, this light and refreshing wheat beer has added guava for extra SoFlo vibes.
« Hazy 6.2 ABV IPA: This mainstay from Unbranded’s Hazy series is so popular you can find it around town at bottle shops and craft beer bars.
« Salt & Lime 5.5 ABV light lager: Treated with sea salt and fresh lime juice, this lager is a great choice for sipping surfside or poolside.
