Odd Pelican Beer Company

Odd Pelican Beer Company keeps things small on Bulldog Road in Freeport, running a compact taproom rather than a sprawling brewery complex. The name comes from a bit of natural trivia: pelicans typically fly in odd-numbered groups, and the brewery has built its whole identity around being “the odd pelican out,” a nod to anyone who does not quite fit the mold and would rather relax with a well-made beer than fuss over pretension. That laid-back, fun-loving attitude is meant to appeal equally to longtime locals and to tourists passing through on a beach trip.

The beer program centers on a rotating lineup of German pils, stout, lager, and IPA, and the brewery has cataloged roughly a hundred different beers over time on Untappd, an average that suggests a kitchen that likes to experiment rather than lock into one or two flagships. Specific beers that have poured there include Anchored Down, a German-style pilsner; Pelicano Raro and Pelicano Mexican Lager, both Mexican-style lagers; Black Creek Stout, an American stout; For the Gulls, a cream ale; Spectacle IPA, an American IPA; and Summer Heat Jalapeno Lager, a warm-weather lager with a spicy kick. As with any small taproom, exactly which of these are pouring on a given afternoon will vary, so it is worth asking what is freshest rather than walking in expecting one specific beer.

Community involvement is part of the pitch here too. Odd Pelican takes part in the Highway 331 corridor’s events calendar, positioning itself as an active participant in the string of small businesses that line that stretch of road between Freeport and the beaches, rather than an isolated stop. That kind of local engagement matters in a town like Freeport, where a lot of foot traffic depends on regulars and word of mouth rather than tourist volume alone.

Practically, the taproom is open a tighter window than some of the area’s larger breweries, running Wednesday through Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and staying closed Sunday through Tuesday, so this is not a spot to plan around for an early lunch or a Monday afternoon beer. The address is 355 Bulldog Rd, Freeport, FL 32439, and the taproom can be reached at (850) 760-5192. One thing worth flagging for anyone searching online: at the time of this research, the brewery’s own listed web address was not functioning as a brewery site and instead displayed unrelated content, so it should not be relied on for current information. The brewery’s Facebook page is the more dependable option for checking hours, new releases, or any one-off events before making the trip.

For a full afternoon of Freeport’s small-batch beer scene, Odd Pelican pairs naturally with Props Brewery Hammock Bay a short drive away, giving visitors two distinctly different taproom personalities within the same town, one tucked into a quiet stretch of Bulldog Road and the other anchoring a busier planned community. Both reflect how much homegrown brewing activity has taken root in this corner of Walton County well away from the more crowded 30A tourist strip.