Ruby Beach Brewing Review: Craft Beers & Thai Food Takeaway in Jacksonville Florida!

Ruby Beach Brewing Company was our first craft beer stop in Jacksonville. Apparently, Jacksonville Florida has a burgeoning craft beer movement which includes over 30 craft beer breweries listed in the city itself! Our original first stop this evening was actually Intuition Ale Works but there was a fire that occurred next door, forcing the police and fire department to barricade the place altogether. After a quick visit to the waterfront to see the sun set, we headed over to Ruby Beach Brewing Company instead…

About Ruby Beach Brewing Jacksonville Florida

Ruby Beach Brewing Company Review Jacksonville Florida

We arrived at Ruby Beach Brewing Company just after 6pm and we were able to get some street parking just steps away (street parking was free after 6pm). Inside Ruby Beach Brewing Company, the vibe was casual and relaxed. We could sit wherever we wanted. Note that Ruby Beach Brewing Company does not have service and there is no food available on its menu as well. Hence, we sat close to the bar, analysed the day’s menu before deciding what drinks to have this evening.

Ruby Beach Brewing Company Craft Beer Menu

Here are the craft beers available this evening during our visit:

1. Flying Saucer – American Lager 5.2% – $5
2. American Garage – West Coast IPA 6% – $6
3. Scallywag – Fruit Sour 6.2% – $7
4. Fear the Beer – Blackberry Wheat w/Lime 6% – $7
5. Crown Jewel – Belgian Tripel 10.3% – $7
6. Captain Finn’s Berried Treasure – Berry Sour 6.2% – $7
7. It takes a Lager Drink – Helles Bock 7.1% – $7
8. Haymaker Brown – Coffee Brown 5.8% – $7
9. Tmavé Pláž – Czech Dark Lager 5.3% – $6
10. Femme Fatale – Belgian Blond 6% – $6
11. Double Ditch – Imperial NEIPA 8.1% – $7
12. Brewster’s Paradise – Rye NEIPA 6.4% – $7
13. Rocko’s Modern IPA – Mandarin Orange IPA 6% – $7
14. J-Villain Juice – Blueberry Lime Sour 6.2% – $7
15. Ode to the Abyss – Oak Aged Imperial Stout 9.8% – $7
16. Sour Du Jour – Golden Sour w/Puree of the Day 6.2% – $6
17. Blueberry Lemonade – Seltzer 5.3% – $5
18. Citrus Seltzer w/Lemon, Lime & Orange 5.3% – $5
19. B.Nektar – Black Tea and Lemon Mead 6% – $8
20. Redstone – Apricot Mead 8% – $7
21. Original Sin – Pineapple Haze Cider 6% – $8
22. Congaree & Penn – Gallberry Cider 5% – $7
23. Gnarbucha – Kombucha – $5
24. Beer Flight (Any 4 beers) – $12

Ruby Beach Brewing Company House Wine List Menu

Ruby Beach Brewing Company also has a House Wine List:

White Wines (Guenoc)
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc

Sparking Brut (Wycliff)

Red Wines (Guenoc)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Merlot

All wines are at $7 per glass and $26 per bottle while the sparkling goes for $5 per glass and $15 per bottle.

They also have Happy Hours on the wines from Mondays to Fridays from 2 to 6pm – $5 by the glass. Bottomless Mimosas take place on Saturdays and Sundays till 3pm at a cool price of $15.

This evening, we ordered the Double Ditch Imperial IPA ($7), Ode to the Abyss Imperial Stout ($7) and the Flying Saucer American Lager ($5). There was a 7.5% Florida tax added to the bill.

Ruby Beach Brewing Company Jacksonville Craft Beer Review - Double Ditch Imperial IPA ($7) and Ode to the Abyss Imperial Stout ($7) — Ruby Beach Brewing Company Jacksonville Craft Beer Review – Double Ditch Imperial IPA ($7) and Ode to the Abyss Imperial Stout ($7)

All craft beers at Ruby Beach Brewing Company that we tasted this evening was superb. The only boo-boo we made was that we ordered the “stronger” craft beers first before returning to the Lager last. Also, we found the Flying Saucer American Lager to be especially robust and flavourful. No wonder it is listed as the first beer on the menu – expressing confidence in their take on the American Lager.

Jax Ale Trail Brewery Passport - Craft Beers of Jacksonville — Jax Ale Trail Brewery Passport – Craft Beers of Jacksonville

Jax Ale Trail Brewery Passport - Jacksonville Craft Beer Scene — Jax Ale Trail Brewery Passport – Jacksonville Craft Beer Scene

Ruby Beach Brewing Company is part of the Jax Ale Trail or the craft beer scene of Jacksonville. During our visit, we saw that the craft beer breweries that we went to had this beautiful brewery passport that allows revelers to get a stamp at each of the brewery that they visit. After collecting various levels of stamps, you will be able to exchange for gifts such as koozies, t-shirts and even a mystery prize for collecting all brewery stamps.

What to eat at Ruby Beach Brewing Jacksonville Florida

The Hungry Owl Thai Food Truck located next to Ruby Beach Brewing Company Jacksonville

The Hungry Owl Thai Food Truck Menu (Next to Ruby Beach Brewing Company)

As mentioned, Ruby Beach Brewing Company doesn’t have food options on its menu. Thankfully, they do have a collab with the The Hungry Owl Thai Food Truck that is located at an alley just steps away. Of course, coming from Southeast Asia, we were not exactly keen to have Thai Food with our craft beers. Also, the prices were not exactly cheap as well. Converting back to SGD, we’d think that we can probably get something better at a cheaper price. But this evening, we were proven wrong…

The Hungry Owl Thai Food Truck next to Ruby Beach Brewing Company - Spicy Basil with Grilled Chicken (Pad Ka Proa - $15) and Flying Saucer American Lager ($5) — The Hungry Owl Thai Food Truck next to Ruby Beach Brewing Company – Spicy Basil with Grilled Chicken (Pad Ka Proa – $15) and Flying Saucer American Lager ($5)

We ordered the Pad Ka Proa (Spicy Basil). The description was spicy basil sauce, onion, long bean over rice, fried egg and a choice of protein which we chose the grilled chicken for a price of $15. After trying out the Pad Ka Proa, we were pleasantly surprised! The grilled chicken was well-marinated and flavourful while the rice was so fragrant – not a usual comment that we’d make for rice found in the USA. This also meant that the Hungry Owl Thai Food Truck chose the fragrant but more expensive Thai Rice for their menu. Great for patrons. Lastly, the portion was also quite decent – good for 2 to share. The only thing was that it’s rather spicy, even for Singapore standards. So have your lager ready to wash down in a familiar – “ah…”.

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Ruby Beach Brewing Company was our first craft beer brewery in Jacksonville and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The craft beers were excellent and prices were not too expensive despite its location in downtown Jacksonville. The partnership with The Hungry Owl Thai Food Truck next door was excellent. You can bring the Thai Food over and dine in Ruby Beach Brewing Co. while pairing with some excellent lagers – which goes really well with Southeast Asian cuisine! Enjoy your experience at Ruby Beach Brewing Company!

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