Darwin has been rockin’ my socks for years, catering to our town’s culinary needs for quite some time. So, when he said he was opening up a brewery, the community was hopeful and excited to see what this master flavor maker could turn out.
Umm, he turned out Ayawaska, a Belgian dubbel that tastes of caramel, toffee and bubble gum. Say what, right? Also say, “Pour me another,” because you are definitely going to want a refill. Several interesting concoctions line the back wall at Darwin’s Brew House, boasting notes of Peruvian influence, like Amazonian peppers or plantains or cloves. The light, airy atmosphere lends itself to a lovely afternoon hangout and beer names like Chapo and Charapa put a smile on your face.
Darwin has been focusing on beer pairings at his Sarasota restaurant, carefully selecting flavors for dinner matchings that will make you swoon. Darwin earned a name in this town many moons ago as a culinary whiz kid and it looks like this heavyweight wants to keep his title.




