Restaurant roast · 29% slop

Cycle Brewing: Barrel-Aged Stouts or Skip It Entirely

Downtown St. Pete's first craft brewery lasted 12 years on reputation alone before the lease killed it.

July 25, 2026 About Cycle Brewing

BA stouts coveted on the secondary market — taproom became a ghost.

The Take

Cycle Brewing scores a 29 slop. Order the barrel-aged stouts and any rare releases if you can still find them.

Everything else was filler for tourists. The cycling theme and downtown-first status made it a local landmark, but the beer list stayed narrow and strong.

The Verdict

Cycle Brewing was a genuine pioneer that ran out of rent money. The strong stouts earned the cult status; everything else was forgettable.

Skip the ghost location. Slop Score 29.

Common Questions

Is Cycle Brewing healthy?

No. Strong barrel-aged stouts deliver alcohol, not health points.

Does Cycle Brewing use seed oils?

No. It served beer only with zero food menu claims.

Why did Cycle Brewing close?

Lease renewal failed over rent in May 2025 after 12 years.

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