26° in the News
Since we opened on Atlantic Boulevard in September 2015, 26° Brewing Company has been featured by local and national media for our award-winning beer, our kitchen and our work in the community. Here is our coverage from 2015 to today. Members of the media can reach us at taproom@26brewing.com.
Awards and Ratings
Great American Beer Festival, Silver Medal, 2021
Ziko's Rage, our flagship stout, won a silver medal in the Stout category at the Great American Beer Festival, one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the United States. See the official 2021 winners list (PDF)
The Beer Connoisseur
Ziko's Rage rated 92 by judges
A judged review of our imperial stout, named for a rescued loggerhead sea turtle.
2025: Our Kitchen Launch
Miami New Times, 2025
Pompano Brewery Rebrand Comes with Beer-Infused Food Menu
How 26° became a full restaurant with a chef-driven menu and an outdoor patio.
The Adventurist, March 2025
Pompano's 26° Brewing Co. Adds Food, Really Good Food
A first look at our new menu, from gator bites to the brewer's pot pie.
What Now Miami, 2025
26° Brewing Co. Taps Into Culinary
News of our relaunch as 26° Brewery & Kitchen, with a menu by Miami chef Danny Serfer.
Visit Pompano Beach, July 2025
Craft Beer Just Got a Tasty Upgrade in Pompano
The city's tourism guide on our new kitchen and Pompano Beach's brewery scene.
Boca Raton Observer, July 2025
Something New Is Brewing
Our full menu, redesigned space and room for up to 300 guests.
OutSFL
Where Great Beer Meets Even Better Vibes
A review of our atmosphere, patio and food and beer pairings.
LMG Florida
Tap into Something New at 26° Brewery & Kitchen
Our evolution from brewery to brewery and kitchen.
City of Pompano Beach, 2024
Expansion on Tap for 26 Degrees Brewery
The city's announcement of support for our kitchen, patio and new exterior.
2022: Beer for Bombs
In 2022 we brewed Beer for Bombs, a stout that raised money to support Ukraine. The story was covered from South Florida to national TV.
NBC Today Show, May 2022
Inside Efforts to Save Ukrainian Businesses Through Beer (video)
Sun Sentinel, May 2022
Beer for Bombs: Why This Pompano Beach Brewery Made Beer for Ukraine
WPLG Local 10, May 2022
South Florida Brewery Makes Special Beer to Support War Efforts in Ukraine (video)
Miami New Times, 2022
26 Degree Brewing Raises Money for Ukraine With Beer for Bombs Stout
El Nuevo Herald, 2022
Cervecera del sur de Florida lanza Beer for Bombs en apoyo a Ucrania (en español)
Pompano New Pelican, 2022
Beer for Bombs: Brewery, Journalists Crafting Brews to Raise Money for Ukraine
Florida Beer Podcast, 2022
Episode 101: 26 Degree Brewing Releases Beer for Bombs (podcast)
Florida Beer Blog, May 2022
Brew Review: Beer for Bombs by 26 Degree Brewing
2015 to 2022: Our Brewing Story
Florida Beer Blog, February 2022
Christmas Beers at 26 Degree Brewing
A holiday visit and a taste of our bourbon barrel-aged Ziko's Rage.
Florida Beer Blog, April 2020
Brew Review: Irish Ziko Bomb
A review of our whiskey and vanilla Ziko's Rage, sold through our drive-up crowler fills.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach, 2018
South Florida Breweries Embrace Growing Brewpub Trend
Our founders on why "Do you serve food?" was the most common question from day one.
Digest Miami, 2017
SFLonTap: 26 Degree Brewing Begins Distribution in South Florida
Our 30-barrel brewhouse and the start of distribution across South Florida.
The Atlantic Current, 2017
Bringing a Stable of Go-To Beers to Pompano Beach
A profile of our first year and a half on Atlantic Boulevard.
Florida Beer Blog, November 2015
Brew Review: 26 Degree Brewing at New Times Beerfest
An early review of our first beers, including the Pompano Heff.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach, 2015
Florida Beer: Pompano Heff from 26 Degree Brewing Company
A Florida Beer Friday review of our hefeweizen.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach, September 2015
26° Brewing Co. Opens Friday; Meet the Brewers in This Video Tour (video)
Our opening day announcement and a tour of the brewery.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach, 2015
26 Degree Brewing Co. Opening Soon in Pompano Beach
The story of our founders and our home in a former Winn-Dixie on Atlantic Boulevard.
Come See What the Buzz Is About
Join us at 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach. View our menu, see what's on tap or plan your big party.