Brewery Profile

Cypress and Grove Brewing Company

In Gainesville’s craft beer landscape, Cypress and Grove Brewing Company stands out most clearly for its setting: a historic former ice house that gives the taproom a direct connection to the city’s working past. A visitor walking in should expect the building to be part of the experience, not just a backdrop. The brewery’s own identity draws from the idea that the ice house once served as a practical community hub, and that history shapes the way the space is presented today. Rather than leaning on a theme that feels separate from Gainesville, the brewery uses its address and architecture as part of the visit. The result is a neighborhood taproom built around gathering, conversation, and a sense of place.

Travelers spending time in North Central Florida often look for beer stops that feel easygoing and local, especially in a college town and regional hub like Gainesville. Warm weather also makes balanced, refreshing beers a natural fit for the area, and Cypress and Grove describes its brewing approach in those terms. The brewery’s short description points to crisp pints and approachable pours suited to meeting friends rather than chasing extremes. Visitors should not assume a fixed lineup from that description alone, but they can expect the brewery to frame its beer around drinkability and connection to the building’s heritage. For someone building a Gainesville itinerary around local food, campus visits, music, springs, or neighborhood exploring, this is the kind of stop that adds context to the city rather than feeling interchangeable.

Because specific amenities, hours, food options, and current beer offerings are not established here, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any visit details. Check directly with Cypress and Grove Brewing Company before going if you need information about seating, events, accessibility, family policies, pets, or whether outside food is allowed. What is clear is that the brewery is housed in Gainesville’s former ice house and presents itself as a gathering place tied to that history. Visitors interested in architecture, local reuse of older buildings, and a relaxed beer stop will likely get the most out of pausing long enough to take in both the glass and the room around it.

Housed in Gainesville, Florida's historic former ice house, Cypress and Grove channels the building’s legacy as a vital community hub. They draw on the deep well of history—and perhaps the actual deep well—to craft balanced, refreshing brews perfect for gathering with friends. It's a place where heritage meets the hop, serving up crisp pints in a truly unique neighborhood setting.

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1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, Florida, 32601-4256

Phone: (352) 376-4993

Website: http://www.cypressandgrove.com

Hours: MONDAY - SATURDAY 2 PM - 10 PM SUNDAY 2 PM - 8 PM