The Hops & Barley booth is all about American craft beer, wines, and dishes.
You can find the marketplace in the American Adventure, on the opposite side of the area from Regal Eagle Smokehouse.
There are several food and drink items to try here, but only a few (like the carrot cake and hot beef sandwich) stood out for us. Plus, the beers are pretty tasty. The wine? Eh, not so much.
There’s always lots of outdoor seating here (some covered) and from this location you can easily listen to the musical groups performing at the America Gardens Theatre.
And this year if you’re looking for a place to cool off, there is even an air-conditioned area with both sitting and standing tables inside where you enter to watch The American Adventure.
It is the perfect spot to eat, drink, and cool off.
Know that there are cashiers on both the left and right-hand sides of the booth, which helps to move guests along faster. You shouldn’t have to stand in a super long line.
Here’s everything else you need to know about the Hops & Barley booth, including reviews, photos, and our must-trys.
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Overview
Location: Near the American Adventure
Nearby booths: Rotunda Bistro, Italy, Japan, Funnel Cake
Nearby seating areas: The American pavilion (outdoor picnic tables), inside The American Adventure (sitting and standing tables, plus A/C)
Not to miss: The Carrot Cake (fantastic carrot cake with so much cream cheese icing) and the Hot Beef Sandwich that’s made with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Vegetables
Hops & Barley Booth Menu
Food
| Our Rating | Menu Item | Price | Special Diet | Disney Dining Plan Snack? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5/5 | New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll | $8.50 | N/A | |
| 3.7/5 | Hot Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Vegetables (new) | $6.50 | N/A | |
| 4.8/5 | Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing | $4.50 | N/A |
Beverages
| Our Rating | Menu Item | Price | Made with Alcohol? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime Ale, Tampa, FL (new) | $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.00 (12 oz.) | Yes |
| 3.3/5 | SweetWater Brewing Company Hazy IPA, Atlanta, GA (new) | $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.00 (12 oz.) | Yes |
| 2.8/5 | Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA, Woburn, MA (new) | $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.00 (12 oz.) | Yes |
| 2.3/5 | Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider, Mills River, NC (new) | $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.00 (12 oz.) | Yes |
| 2.3/5 | Longevity Chardonnay, California (new) | $5.00 | Yes |
| 2.5/5 | Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon, California (new) | $5.00 | Yes |
| N/A | Beer Flight | $9.75 | Yes |
Photos & Reviews
New England Lobster Roll
A griddled roll filled with lobster meat and herby mayonnaise.
Price: $8.50
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 3.5/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Unpleasant texture, nice flavor.
Felicia: I generally don’t care for lobster rolls because of the mayonnaise, but this roll only has a small amount which lets the flavor of the lobster shine. The bread is also delicious. I liked this a lot.
Hot Beef Sandwich
A warm griddled bun topped with hot beef, horseradish cream, and pickled vegetables.
Price: $6.50
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 3.7/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Delicious! Love the flavor and kick.
Heather: The pickled veggies are good but under represented. The horseradish sauce is great. Decent amount of beef. I just talked myself into liking it.
Felicia: This is fine. The bread is soggy and the only real flavor is from the peppers. I don’t love the texture.
Carrot Cake
A freshly baked individual sized carrot cake topped with cream cheese icing.
Price: $4.50
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 4.8/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Big carrot cake lover. This didn’t disappoint.
Heather: I love this! Its “just” carrot cake but, it is moist and the perfect level of sweet. Plus since it is carrot cake that means it is healthy.
Felicia: Solid dessert. Delicious carrot cake and the icing is good. Not too sweet. Overall, great dessert.
Allyson: This is just as good as last year. Seriously good carrot cake.
81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime Ale
A wheat ale made with strawberry and lime brewed by 81Bay Brewing Co. in Tampa, FL.
Price: $5.00 (6 oz) / $9.00 (12 oz)
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Strawberry and lime description sounded better than it is.
Heather: The lime flavor is a lot more intense than the strawberry. Which is tragic, because I like strawberries. Booo.
Felicia: If you’re looking for a light beer that is fruity but not overpowering and sweet, this is a great option. Very refreshing.
Allyson: This is nice and light. Good strawberry and lime flavors, but not overpowering.
SweetWater Brewing Company Hazy IPA
A hoppy but fruity IPA brewed with mango, stone fruit, lime, and pine by SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta, GA.
Price: $5.00 (6 oz) / $9.00 (12 oz)
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 3.3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Good, basic IPA. Light flavor.
Heather: Light but not delicious. Not sure I liked it.
Felicia: The hops in this IPA are too much for me. I don’t love it but IPA fans would probably enjoy it.
Allyson: I don’t prefer IPAs, but this is very good. Not too hoppy and just the right amount.
Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA
Boom Sauce Double IPA is made with 5 different types of hops and is the flagship beer of Lord Hobo Brewing in Woburn, MA.
Price: $5.00 (6 oz) / $9.00 (12 oz)
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 2.8/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Bitter taste. Didn’t enjoy.
Heather: My favorite out of the flight. I like a beer with flavor, so this was pretty good. But also – double the alcohol so HELLLLO.
Felicia: Another decent IPA. It’s relatively hoppy so wouldn’t recommend for someone looking for easy drinking beer.
Allyson: For a double IPA, this is definitely strong and very hoppy. Not really my jam.
Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider
A cold brewed hard cider featuring medium roast coffee infusion that is brewed by Bold Rock Hard Cider in Mills River, NC.
Price: $5.00 (6 oz) / $9.00 (12 oz)
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 2.3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Unexpected combo of flavors, but also unexpectedly tasty. Coffee flavor lingers.
Heather: WHY DOES THIS SMELL LIKE COFFEE BUT IT’S CLEAR?! It hurts my brain.
Felicia: The best cider I’ve tried. Nice coffee flavor and it isn’t too sweet or apple-y. I probably wouldn’t order it but it was good.
Allyson: Coffee and cider don’t go together. No thank you.
Longevity Chardonnay
A crisp medium-bodied white wine aged in French oak barrels and made by Longevity Winery in Livermore Valley, CA.
Price: $5.00
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 2.3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Doesn’t taste like a Chardonnay. Also doesn’t taste good.
Heather: It’s pretty ok….if you like wine.
Felicia: Totally average white wine. Nothing memorable or worth getting.
Allyson: This tastes like wine and yeah. Eh.
Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon
A medium-bodied, dry but slightly fruity red wine made by Tribute winery in California.
Price: $5.00
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 2.5/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Not a great cab. Tasted like vinegar.
Heather: Light, easy on the tongue.
Felicia: This is a drinkable Cabernet. Not too dry and relatively easy to drink. Wouldn’t go out of my way to get it.
Allyson: Eh. Not a wine fan.
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Read more about this year’s Food & Wine Festival
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Here’s everything we’ve put together so far!
- 2021 Food & Wine Festival Map (interactive & with all our favorites)
- Complete Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
- Our favorite Epcot Food & Wine booths
- Best seating areas at Food & Wine (with indoor and outdoor options)
- The best vegetarian options at this year’s Food & Wine Festival
- How we prepared for Epcot Food & Wine 2021
- Best values at Epcot Food and Wine 2021
- Best kid-friendly options at Epcot Food and Wine 2021
- 9 Epcot Food and Wine Tips to Help You Navigate the 2021 Festival
- PODCAST – Our favorite Food & Wine Festival Booths (with daily updates)