Tripping Animals Brewing Co.

"Doral has transformed from a bland assortment of warehouses and cookie-cutter homes to a dynamic food and drink destination, including this brewery. What began with a group of friends experimenting with whatever ingredients they could find in Caracas, Venezuela, led to the opening of Tripping Animals Brewing Co. in Miami, which provides handcrafted beer and a community-oriented vibe. IPAs like Mahi Did It and King of Everything are crowd-pleasers. Bonus: The art on cans and bottles is just as good as the beer." - Alona Martinez

"Nearly all breweries are industrial chic with open floor plans, but only one has a giant mural of a stoned chihuahua. Fittingly, it’s named Tripping Animals and it happens to be our favorite brewery in Miami right now. The Doral warehouse is an exciting place to be even on Mondays, when they give everyone paint and canvases and let you relive your elementary school days (except with beer). You’re here for that enormous selection of beer, but you should also come for the food. Trippy Kitchen, as they call it, has a menu that feels like it was designed by a pregnant woman with spontaneous cravings. There’s ribeye with curly fries, ceviche, a Venezuelan hot dog, and a charcuterie board. " - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino

"When: 4-7pm, Monday-Friday The Deal: $2 Off Draft Beers Tripping Animals makes Mondays fun. The Doral Brewery is always cooking up cool events like arts and crafts sessions on Mondays, and open mic nights on Wednesdays. It’s a space dedicated to taking yourself less seriously, evidenced by beers named “shake ya tailfeather” and “no mames.” $2 off their drafts may not be the deal of the century, but Tripping Animals is still a great spot to relax after work and pretend you have some artistic ability.  " - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer

"How to get in touch: Submit your request here. This Doral brewery is perfect for big parties where people want room to roam. The giant taproom can fit up to 100 people, the playground area can be cleared for between 60 to 80, and the large outdoor patio can accommodate up to 150. This is a great casual option that averages between $40 to $50 per person. They have tons of beer on tap, and prix fixe or a la carte menus to choose from. " - virginia otazo

"Nearly all breweries are industrial chic with open floor plans, but only one has a giant mural of a stoned chihuahua. Fittingly, it’s named Tripping Animals and it happens to be our favorite brewery in Miami right now. The Doral warehouse fills up on weekdays around 4pm—the start of Happy Hour—and is an exciting place to be even on Mondays, when they give everyone paint and canvases and let you relive your elementary school days (except with beer). You’re here for the enormous selection of beer, but you should also come for the food. Trippy Kitchen, as they call it, has a menu that feels like it was designed by a pregnant woman with spontaneous cravings. There’s ribeye with curly fries, ceviche, a Venezuelan hot dog, and a charcuterie board. It’s exactly where you want to be after a tough (or relatively easy) day at work. Food Rundown photo credit: Tripping Animals Brewing Co. Green Olives These pungent, panko-breaded olives are stuffed with goat cheese and give fried pickles a run for their money in the salty drinking snack category. photo credit: Tripping Animals Brewing Co. Ribeye Steak The answer is yes, cajun-seasoned curly fries are the perfect side to a magnificent slab of grilled steak that’s sprinkled with a little sea salt. photo credit: Tripping Animals Brewing Co. Bacon Cheeseburger & French Fries This is a refreshingly standard burger. The patty isn’t too thick or thin, and while ours was a bit overcooked, the sweet, tangy sauce was just what the beef doctor ordered to revitalize the patty. photo credit: Tripping Animals Brewing Co. Corn & Bacon Tostada As you can see, this “tostada” isn’t a tostada at all. But we’re not complaining. Creamy corn is plopped on a crispy baguette and topped with grated parmesan and bacon bits. Pair this with a No Mames lager, and your Tuesday suddenly feels like a Thursday. photo credit: Tripping Animals Brewing Co. Corvina Ceviche & Ají Leche De Tigre It’s a solid citrusy ceviche. Just make sure you mix up the juices from the bottom or you might get a few bites of plain-tasting fish. photo credit: Tripping Animals Brewing Co. Raspadito This is the shaved ice equivalent of an avant-garde theater performance that simultaneously shocks, excites, and moves you in ways you didn’t think possible. Icy passion fruit, condensed milk, and Pop Rocks come together for a spoonful that’s more stimulating than accidentally blazing over a speedbump." - Mariana Trabanino