Brewery Spotlight: RockPit Brewing
BREWERY SPOTLIGHT: ROCKPIT BREWING
If you’ve never heard of RockPit Brewing in the SoDo district of Orlando, here’s two things to know. You will soon and you’re missing out. Founded by Chris Rock (nope, not that Chris Rock), Jeremy Pittman, Sean Burke and Ed Clark in February 2019, RockPit epitomizes the very best of the City Beautiful’s craft brew scene: an incredible variety of beer for every palette, friendly brewers with a passion for their craft, and an inviting neighborhood taproom built for good times. Jeremy had already found success with Orlando Home Brew Supplies (OHBS), supporting local patrons looking to brew their own beer and wine. Chris and Sean partnered with Jeremy and took their talents to the next level, forming RockPit Brewing right next door to OHBS and built a passionate local following in the process.
Brewmaster Jeremy and Head Brewer Steve Davis regularly feature 20 unique taps in the brewery, from American light lagers to black rye double IPAs--and just about everything in between. Chris’s favorite is Buried Sunshine, a fruity New England IPA with a hint of coconut. And while he especially enjoys working with golden promise malt, sabro hops and hefe yeast, you’ll be hard pressed to find Chris and the RockPit team enjoying anything more than giving back to the local community. “We are so thankful for the support of our loyal customers,” he says. “That’s why giving back is so important to us. We are fortunate to be able to help and it is so incredibly heart-filling and rewarding to help those in need.” RockPit is a founding partner of Hops Brew Hope and directly supports the Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO).
The laughs, love and happiness pouring out of RockPit Brewing isn’t surprising if you’ve ever met the brewery’s staff, or the regular patrons for that matter, too. It’s what makes RockPit’s future just as exciting. From ramping up distribution to expanding their footprint in SoDo, Chris and the team have their sights set on big dreams turning into reality. But one thing will always remain true: brew great beer for even better people in a family-friendly environment that celebrates our incredible Central Florida community.
Chris’s Favorites:
RockPit Beer: Buried Sunshine
Local Brewery: Deviant Wolfe Brewing (Sanford, Florida)
Brewery: Broken Compass (Breckenridge, Colorado)
Local Beer: Pineapple Troll Cake (Deviant Wolfe Brewing)
All-Time Beer: World Wide Stout (Dogfish Head Craft Brewery)
Malt: Golden Promise
Hops: Sabro
Yeast: Hefe