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Wynwood Brewing

Miami's first craft production brewery, rooted in Puerto Rican heritage and the Wynwood Arts District.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Wynwood Brewing Company is a craft brewery based in Miami, Florida, recognized as Miami's first craft production brewery. Founded by Luis Brignoni and his father, Luis "Pops" Brignoni Sr., the brewery is deeply rooted in its founders' Puerto Rican heritage and its namesake neighborhood, the Wynwood Arts District. The neighborhood is renowned as one of the most vibrant and artistic communities in the country, attracting artists and influencers from around the world. The brewery's beer draws inspiration from its family and place within Miami's thriving local and international art scene. The year-round portfolio includes flagship La Rubia Blonde Ale, a crisp and flavorful ale made for hot Miami weather, Laces IPA, Lock On, Father Francisco, and Pop's Porter, which won a gold medal at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival competition. Other beers include Caribbean Sour and La Nueva. The tap room offers over 18 beers on tap, from consistent favorites to unique seasonal offerings. The original location is permanently closed, but core beers can be found at 55 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127. The brewery opens every day at noon and can be reached at (305) 982-8732. It also offers space rental for special occasions. Wynwood Brewing remains a private, independent craft brewery. Its branding and identity are closely tied to the artistic and cultural fabric of the Wynwood Arts District, and its Puerto Rican roots influence its beer styles and community engagement. The brewery continues to produce and distribute its core beers while maintaining a tap room presence in Miami.

History

Wynwood Brewing Company was founded by Luis Brignoni and his father, Luis "Pops" Brignoni Sr., as Miami's first craft production brewery. The brewery is named after the Wynwood Arts District, the Miami neighborhood where it was established, and its identity is deeply intertwined with both that community and the founders' Puerto Rican heritage. The Wynwood Arts District is known as one of the most vibrant and artistic communities in the United States, attracting artists and influencers from around the world, and the brewery's beers draw inspiration from family and place within Miami's local and international art scene. Over the years, Wynwood Brewing developed a year-round portfolio that includes flagship La Rubia Blonde Ale, a crisp and flavorful ale designed for hot Miami weather, along with Laces IPA, Lock On, Father Francisco, and Pop's Porter. Pop's Porter earned a gold medal at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival competition, a significant recognition for the brewery. Additional offerings have included Caribbean Sour and La Nueva. The brewery operated a tap room with over 18 beers on tap, offering both consistent favorites and unique seasonal selections, and it provided space rental for special occasions. At some point, the original location permanently closed, but the brand continued to produce core beers available at 55 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127. The brewery opens every day at noon and maintains a phone line at (305) 982-8732. As of the latest available information, Wynwood Brewing remains an active, privately held craft brewery.

  • Wynwood Brewing founded by Luis Brignoni and Luis "Pops" Brignoni Sr. as Miami's first craft production brewery.

  • Pop's Porter wins a gold medal at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival competition.

  • Original location permanently closed; core beers available at 55 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127.

Products and positioning

Miami's first craft production brewery, inspired by family, Puerto Rican heritage, and the Wynwood Arts District.

  • La Rubia Blonde Ale

    Flagship blonde ale, crisp and flavorful, made for hot Miami weather.

  • Laces IPA

    India Pale Ale in the year-round portfolio.

  • Lock On

    Year-round beer offering.

  • Father Francisco

    Year-round beer offering.

  • Pop's Porter

    Porter that won a gold medal at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival.

  • Caribbean Sour

    Sour beer offering.

  • La Nueva

    Beer offering.

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