A+ in beer: FIU students brew for credit and you can try it at this North Miami festival
Florida International University’s 2021 North Miami BrewFest is back for its ninth year, its first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, with all of the things that make this unique among beer festivals.
Educational seminars are hosted by FIU faculty and industry experts. And FIU students who put on the event are getting college credit by, yes, learning to make beer. It’s even held at the plaza in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Oh — and then there’s why you’re here: more than 100 different kinds of beer made by South Florida breweries and local beer brewers, along with food by local restaurants made specifically to pair with the beer.
Proceeds of the Nov. 13 event go to the FIU Chaplain School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and its Brewing Science program — a for-credit class that counts toward a science requirement for some hospitality majors.
Beers from South Florida craft brewers such as Beat Culture, 26 Degrees, Unbranded, The Tank and Prison Pals will be among the highlights. And there will be food and desserts from a dozen restaurants, including Kush, Naomi’s Garden, Versailles Cuban restaurant, Frice Ice Cream and Night Owl Cookies.
North Miami BrewFest
Address: 770 NE 125th St., North Miami at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Tickets: Start at $55 and $85 for VIP early entry and exclusive drinks and food tent. Special rates are available for groups of eight or larger.
More info: Event runs 2-6 p.m. Tickets available online at NorthMiamiBrewfest.com.
