Mount Dora Brewing, Mount Dora

I tried the selection of ales at this bar/restaurant/brewery on S. Highland St (intersects with 46) on Friday night. This was the real reason I came to MD. The place was more pleasing than the beer. It's located in the ex-woodshop of the brew master. A cute, tool shed like place with tons of kitsch. It was almost full (thirty people) with mostly middle aged patrons. They had a band playing mostly 70-90's covers. They have been brewing for six years. I tried a flight for $8. It's three beers made into six. They have a sweet blonde ale. A sweet porter. And an ok red ale. And three mixes. Oh, and a seasonal blueberry ale that was the best, but of course, the one that was never going to be brewed again. I was disappointed with the breadth and quality and definitely with the mixing. If the region has around ten or twelve (depending on if you count restaurants) breweries then this may be third from the bottom (Orlando Brewing and Winter Park) . The place is fun though and they are connected (soon to be literally) with the restaurant next door. It's not bad beer. The competition is just getting pretty good. They close at 3pm on week days (open at 9am) to brew. They are only open after 3pm on the weekends (that must include Fri). They have a small selection of other craft beer plus wine. The patio/beer garden outside is large. Nice people.