Breweries reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 397 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 59 posts to rank the best Breweries brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/beer, r/ColoradoSprings, r/baltimore, r/memphis, r/AustinBeer. Top-rated brands include Nepenthe (4.6/5), Wiseacre (4.6/5), Calusa (5.0/5).
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Posts59
Brands100
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#1
Nepenthe
4.6
(10)
"Great beers, wide variety of styles (not just 10 different types of IPAs) great food, all thoughtfully executed."
"IMHO I think overall Nepenthe is my favorite."
"Nepenthe the best beer in the city."
"Nepenthe and Peabody Heights as my top 2."
"Nepenthe is my absolute favorite."
"Nepenthe-Great beer and food."
"Nepenthe is my favorite for consistency of their beers and their food."
"Nepenthe for beer and food."
"Nepenthe for food."
"I didn’t love Nepenthe as much as I thought I would."
#2
Wiseacre
4.6
(10)
"IMO Wiseacre and Crosstown have the best beers."
"Love Wiseacre (a bit biased maybe), Soul & Spirits."
"Wiseacre, both locations have great outdoor spaces."
"I got married at the OG Wiseacre, imo it’s the GOAT."
"Wiseacre is wayyy above the rest."
"Wiseacre ghost river meddlesome Hampline and house project and soul and spirits are great."
"Wiseacre offers outdoor seating at both the broad street and downtown locations."
"Top 5: 3A. Wiseacre"
"Wiseacre
Soul & Spirits
Hampline
Cooper House Project"
"I think Wiseacre and Soul & Spirits are consistently making the best beer right now."
#3
Calusa
5.0
(8)
"Calusa & back porch brewing."
"The Calusa Zote is the best beer brewed in Florida."
"Definitely not bigtop! There is Calusa, and then there are the rest."
"1. Calusa 2. Corporate Ladder 3. Good Liquid."
"Only Calusa."
"Calusa."
"Calusa and Back Porch Brewing."
"Calusa."
#4
Side Project
5.0
(7)
"Side Project and The Cellar."
"Side Project is top 5 in the US."
"When I’m in town I always make it a point to go to side project."
"Side Project is one of the best breweries on earth."
"Side project (stupid good, one of the best breweries in the country tbh)."
"Side Project."
"Side Project."
#5
Wondrous
4.7
(7)
"Wondrous for sure is 110% worth it. Some of the best lagers now on the west coast, and solid IPAs."
"Wondrous and Original Pattern were a couple I forgot to list, but there are so many great breweries in Oakland."
"Hit up Original Pattern and Wondrous last time as well, and will again."
"You didn’t list Wondrous so that haha. Probably my favorite in the bay."
"Wondrous in Emeryville"
"Fully agree, except add Wondrous"
"Emeryville (5) Wondrous"
#6
Noble Beast
5.0
(6)
"If you're downtown."
"Great beer, food and atmosphere"
"I like Noble Beast and Immigrant son!"
"I’ve never had a beer at Noble Beast that I dislike even remotely."
"Noble Beast is consistently great, both for beer and food."
"Noble Beast for a small brewery, and Fat Heads for a larger one."
#7
Red Leg
4.1
(7)
"Red Leg!"
"Just skip all the lame places and go straight to Red Leg."
"Has a big complex to check out."
"I really like Cerberus and red leg."
"In no particular order: Red Leg, Urban Animal, Metric, South Park, FH."
"Red leg is awesome but also regularly packed since Vet owned and amazing outdoor space w views."
"So many breweries, but Red Leg is unique imo."
#8
Human Robot
4.8
(6)
"Human Robot, visit it twice if you can."
"You should go to the original Human Robot location in north Philly."
"Human Robot and Two Locals are both within walking distance of the train station."
"Human Robot is my choice for the city’s best brewery."
"Human Robot in Jenkintown. Not exactly halfway but they have some of the best beer around."
"Another vote for Human Robot or Forest and Main."
#9
Soul & Spirits
4.7
(6)
"My personal fav is soul and spirits when it comes to beer quality and taste."
"Soul & Spirits by far my fav."
"Soul & Spirits has incredible beer and allow dogs inside."
"Top 5: 1. Soul & Spirits"
"I think Wiseacre and Soul & Spirits are consistently making the best beer right now."
"Wiseacre ghost river meddlesome Hampline and house project and soul and spirits are great."
#10
Pryes
4.2
(6)
"Pryes!"
"Otherwise I would recommend Pryes."
"Pryes is solid."
"Pryes has solid pizza and good beer."
"Pryes"
"Gonna have some of the best beer to go with food."
#11
Goat Patch
4.2
(6)
"Best Hazy/beer in town."
"Two bigger ones."
"I really enjoy Goat Patch."
"All very good."
"I like goat patch but they don’t serve food inside."
#12
Baerlic
5.0
(5)
"Second Barelic (any location) and Belmont Station."
"Baerlic... don’t bother with the rest."
"My personal favorites: Baerlic, any of their locations you can find their great beer."
"Baerlic, Greater Notion (great sours and unique beers), and Breakside for some classics."
"Baerlic’s taproom on 12th is huge, the beer is great, and they share space with a good pizza place."
#13
1840
5.0
(5)
"If you’re looking for the best beer straight up: 1840, Amorphic."
"Must visit: 1840, Central Waters, Lion's Tail."
"1840 all the way buddy."
"1840, Big Head, and Gathering Place."
"As an avid beer enthusiast, these are my recommendations: - Best spots: 1840, Supermoon, Central Waters, Eagle Park."
#14
XUL
5.0
(5)
"Xul for sure."
"Xul, next level, and elst."
"I am constantly amazed by what Xul puts out."
"If you want hazy juicy high abv XUL is your best spot."
"Xul’s going to be your best bet if you like IPA."
#15
Toronado
5.0
(5)
"Toronado in SF isn’t a brewery but has a great selection of Russian River, Monkish, and a number of others."
"Toronado has been/in process of being sold, so get there while you can still experience it in its full glory."
"Toronado is the best beer bar in the US."
"Seconding Toronado. A must stop."
"Toronado if you haven’t gone."
#16
Lazarus
4.8
(5)
"Either Lazarus location."
"Lazarus, PintHouse, and Batch. Medals speak for themselves"
#17
Masthead
4.8
(5)
"If you're downtown."
"Great beer, food and atmosphere"
"Masthead and Noble Beast."
"Masthead (try the Ice Melter) and Brick & Barrel are my top 4"
"Masthead"
#18
Peabody Heights
4.8
(5)
"Great beer, great taproom, friendly staff plus they just opened an arcade in the back."
"I enjoy the events, the drinks, and the community."
"Peabody Heights, as someone else said. It's more than a brewery."
"They feel more integrated into the community than any others."
"Peabody Heights sounds like a solid choice for the community vibes."
#19
Peabody
4.8
(5)
"Peabody, Nepenthe, and Pickett."
"Peabody is great! I also like union craft brewing."
"Peabody hands down especially with Fuzzies Burgers parked out front."
"Peabody and Waverly, hands down. Friendliest owners/staff."
"Peabody for Baltimore-ness."
#20
Bellwoods
4.6
(5)
"Bellwoods was by far my favourite."
"I love Bellwoods though."
"Bellwoods brewery and Bandit are my favourite."
"Bellwoods
Burdock"
"Bellwoods is another, they have good food."
#21
Yards
4.2
(5)
"Yards. Full stop."
"Yards"
"Yards is probably the best for a short visit."
"Yards ticks all the boxes."
"Philly has a ton like yards."
#22
Meanwhile
5.0
(4)
"A solid 3rd."
#23
ABGB
5.0
(4)
"For the Rocket 100 and Hell Yes Helles if you like lagers."
"Win the lager game."
#24
Pinthouse Brewing
5.0
(4)
"For sure each location has different beer."
#25
Nomadic
5.0
(4)
"Personally some of the best beer in Austin."
"Always has quality beers and a variety of styles."
"Are my top 3 in town these days."
#26
Idiom
5.0
(4)
"Idiom is probably my favorite. Big list. Lots of sours."
"Downtown Idiom and Olde Mother are my two favorite."
"Idiom, RAK, Olde Mother, and Midnight Run have the best beers in town."
"If you love West Coast IPA, Idiom and Attaboy."
#27
Moonlight Brewing
5.0
(4)
"This is spot on re Moonlight - we've known Brian for a very long time and his brews are top notch."
"If you are going to Santa Rosa and like old school beer, definitely check out Moonlight for their Death and Taxes and their Reality Czech"
"Moonlight is another one I’ve heard is awesome and will check out for sure."
"Moonlight Brewing in Santa Rosa for the best Czech pilsner stateside, and the SF classic Death and Taxes."
#28
Godspeed
5.0
(4)
"Godspeed, Blood Brothers, Halo"
"Godspeed is tops, then Bellwoods, and Great Lakes is decent"
"Godspeed, Third Moon, Bellwoods."
"Godspeed. The best biers in town hands down."
#29
Oakflower
5.0
(4)
"Oakflower, The Seed, Birdmouth, Conclave, Oddbird, Twin Elephant, Wild Air, Carton."
"Came out on top for best brewery."
"Oakflower has REALLY hit the ground running and making some great beer."
"Probably the best newer brewery right now."
#30
Eagle Park
5.0
(4)
"Eagle park."
"Eagle Park, Ope, Lion's Tail."
"Eagle Park, Lakefront, Black Husky."
"My top 5 are Eagle Park, Third Space, Mobcraft, 1840, and Ope!"
#31
St. Elmo
5.0
(4)
"Meanwhile, St. Elmo, ABGB, Zilker."
#32
Cerberus
3.8
(5)
"Can’t go wrong with Cerberus."
"Definitely has the best food of any of these places."
"I really like Cerberus and red leg."
"The beer is super solid though."
#33
Off Color Brewing
4.8
(4)
"Off Color will generally be the best at this."
"Off color. Hands down."
"Off Color Mousetrap."
"Off color makes a lot of some wild ales, sours, and such."
#34
Dieu du Ciel
4.8
(4)
"Dieu Du Ciel is excellent."
"Montreal - Dieu de ciel, Cheval Blanc, Brouhaha."
"Dieu du Ciel has some nice beers."
"Visit the St Jerome location for their mia culpa cream ale."
#35
Division
4.8
(4)
"Division is the only brewery we have left."
"Another positive for Division, get the Rosalie if they have it."
"Division is the only answer."
"Hopefully they make a more Fort Worth centric list too."
#36
Central Waters
4.8
(4)
"Central Waters, Lion’s Tail, Indeed."
"Central Waters."
"Is outstanding."
"Central waters in Amherst"
#37
Oxbow Brewery
4.8
(4)
"Oxbow in New Castle makes some of the best beer in the world."
"Oxbow in Oxford and Newcastle. Each is a unique experience."
"Great place to visit any time of the year"
"Oxbow garden (forget the city)."
#38
Metric
4.8
(4)
"Metric!"
"Metric. Mash Mechanix. Cogstone. Fossil."
"Metric has really clean beer."
"Metric is my favorite. Good selection, good service, usually not busy."
#39
Urban Growler
4.5
(4)
"Put me down as another vote for Urban Growler. Best food/beer combo I've had at any local brewery."
"Urban Growler"
"Urban growler has kombucha, iced teas, and a few NA cocktails that are great."
"I will also throw in a vote for Urban Growler."
#40
Amorphic
4.5
(4)
"Have recently been to Amorphic which was great."
"Don’t sleep on Amorphic. Solid beers every time."
"Im a sucker for Amorphic."
"Amorphic has been my favorite for IPAs."
#41
Monhegan Brewing
4.5
(4)
"Monhegan Brewing! Great spot for a beer after a pretty hike."
"Definitely recommend Monhegan! A whole days adventure on an island with great beer."
"Monhegan is definitely my favorite brewery experience."
"Monhegan Brewing, just for the journey. Take a ferry out to the island, walk up the little hill of dirt roads to the brewery."
#42
Original Pattern
4.5
(4)
"Hit up Original Pattern and Wondrous last time as well, and will again."
"A few more: Original Pattern in Oakland"
"Wondrous and Original Pattern were a couple I forgot to list."
"Oakland: (2) Original Pattern"
#43
Crosstown
4.3
(4)
"Crosstown is my favorite, and the new menu is solid!"
"I'm a big fan of Ghost River and Crosstown personally"
"Top 5: 3B. Crosstown"
"Crosstown. Good location, tons of parking, and superb beer."
#44
Founders
4.3
(4)
"I had my wedding upstairs at founders."
"The big ones are Founders and New Holland."
"From a Colorado transplant: Founder's and Bell's."
"We did upstairs at Founders too. It was wonderful and very affordable."
#45
Meddlesome
4.3
(4)
"Meddlesome has my favorite beer and people."
"Meddlesome."
"Top 5: 2. Meddlesome"
"Wiseacre ghost river meddlesome Hampline and house project and soul and spirits are great."
#46
Avery
4.3
(4)
"Avery in Gunbarrel for sure."
"Avery has great beer but the brewery is unfortunately a college frat party."
"You cant go wrong with Avery or upslope (either location)."
"Avery, wild provisions (wild provisions is 4 noses), and vision quest are my personal favorites."
#47
Trillium
4.0
(4)
"Trillium and Treehouse are as good as it gets in the IPA space."
"Both Trillium and Mighty Squirrel are solid."
"Trillium has the best beer (second to Tree House) and they have a tap room in Fenway."
"I like Trillium in Seaport, they have usually have a good selection of fruity milkshake beer."
#48
Sanitas
4.0
(4)
"Sanitas has the best outdoor area there is."
"Sanitas in Boulder is pretty chill"
"Twisted Pine, Crystal Springs, Sanitas"
"Sanitas for lovely outdoor space and community. Beer is okay."
#49
Sacred Vice
4.0
(4)
"If I wanted a beer on Front and Berks tho, I'd head to Sacred Vice."
"Also nearby is Sacred Vice ( coolest taproom in the city)"
"Sacred vice is sorta nearby and has a cool newer location at berks. Good beer, great location."
"You could hit the Sacred Vice, Human Robot, Fermentory Form."
#50
Marshall Wharf
4.0
(4)
"Internationally famous Marshall Wharf in Belfast."
"Second on Marshall Wharf. Great setting & dog friendly to go along with good beer."
"Marshall Wharf in Belfast has a wide variety of beer."
"Marshall Wharf has a nice location and good vibe but the beer is just very mediocre."
#51
Ghost River
4.0
(4)
"I'm a big fan of Ghost River and Crosstown personally"
"Top 5: 5. Ghost River"
"Ghost River right on Beale is a good time."
"Wiseacre ghost river meddlesome Hampline and house project and soul and spirits are great."
#52
Dancing Gnome
5.0
(3)
"Dancing Gnome, 4 points , Brew Gentlemen."
"IPA’s? Dancing gnome without question."
"Dancing Gnome and Hitchhiker. They are right next to each other too."
#53
Pizza Port
5.0
(3)
"Pizza Port never disappoints."
"Check your local Pizza Port! They have a huge board of beers."
"Pizza port."
#54
Union
5.0
(3)
"My favorites are Union and Waverly."
"I find that Union makes the best IPAs."
"Union, easy."
#55
Live Oak
5.0
(3)
"Is the best as far as lagers are concerned."
"Win the lager game."
#56
Jackie O's
5.0
(3)
"Jackie O's on Fourth is one of, if not the best, brewery in the city and also has one of the best patios, so that has my vote."
"Brought my brew pups to Jackie O’S on forth, Hoof in Marengo, and dank house in Newark many times. These also happen to be my personal favorite local breweries."
"Same with Jackie O’s downtown."
#57
Faction Brewing
5.0
(3)
"Faction in Alameda is great, and the best views of the city in the bay imo."
"Faction makes great west coast IPA and has a really cool view of the city from their patio."
"Faction Brewing for the best views of SF."
#58
Crooked Pecker
5.0
(3)
"Is making some unreal IPAs."
"Crooked Pecker in Chagrin Falls has the best IPAs."
"Has the best IPAs."
#59
Brewery Vivant
5.0
(3)
"If you like classic craft beer styles (IPAs, APAs, browns, etc) done well you can’t go wrong with Brewery Vivant."
"Brewery Vivant and Speciation are both must visits in my opinion."
#60
Supermoon
5.0
(3)
"Supermoon is unique and wonderful."
"Supermoon for saisons and some mixed fermentation."
"Supermoon for sours."
#61
Immigrant Son
5.0
(3)
"Love Market Garden and Immigrant Son."
"If you like more european beers."
"Immigrant Son in Lakewood has great beers and great food."
#62
White Sails
5.0
(3)
"In Nanaimo? White Sails, by a country-mile."
"White Sails! Top of the pile."
"White Sails = super fun, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere."
#63
Bold Monk
5.0
(3)
"Another vote for Bold Monk."
"Bold Monk forsure. Definitely has that vibe and some amazing food/drink."
"Bold Monk was mentioned, Sweetwater is a good spot too."
#64
Luppolo
5.0
(3)
"Luppolo does have incredible pizzas."
"Luppolo for excellent pizza and excellent beer."
"Lupollo is the best, amazing pizza and in my opinion the best beers."
#65
Great Notion
4.7
(3)
"I love Great Notion. It’s my wife’s favorite too, so we’ll be there haha."
"Great Notion and Little Beast if you like sour and funky beer"
"Great Notion has a tap room in Berkeley"
#66
Sante Adarius
4.7
(3)
"Sante Adarius is the best one imo. They have a tap room in Oakland."
"Some of the best you’ll find."
"Oakland: (3) Sante Adarius Oakland Arbor"
#67
Town Hall
4.7
(3)
"I love Town Hall and Northbound Smokehouse (and brewery). Both have great food and good beers."
"For food and beer it’s gotta be Town Hall. Legit top tier beer in town."
"I like Town Hall and Storm King for food"
#68
Nonsuch
4.7
(3)
"Hands down."
#69
Indie Alehouse
4.7
(3)
"Indie Alehouse."
"Indie Alehouse in the junction. Such amazing food."
"Indie Alehouse."
#70
50/50
4.7
(3)
"1. 50/50
2. Tahoe National (Mid food but the beers are great)."
"50/50 is still probably the best combination of beer and food."
"Great beer and atmosphere mostly good food."
#71
Mast Landing
4.7
(3)
"Mast Landing, Goodfire, and of course Maine Beer in Freeport are all awesome."
"Would put Definitive and Mast Landing at the top of my list for best beer though."
"I like what Mast Landing has been doing lately."
#72
Orono Brewing Company
4.7
(3)
"Orono Brewing Company in Orono is my favorite."
"Orono Brewing Company is my favorite."
"Orono brewery company has good food and nice local community."
#73
Market Garden
4.7
(3)
"Love Market Garden and Immigrant Son."
"Great beer, food and atmosphere"
"Market Garden has always been my fav."
#74
Claremont Craft Ales
4.7
(3)
"Is my go to."
"The only good breweries in the IE in my opinion as a beer geek/snob are Claremont Craft Ales, Sour Cellars, Hamilton and Mars Brewing."
#75
Bookhouse
4.7
(3)
"Great beer, food and atmosphere"
"Bookhouse!"
#76
Dissent
4.7
(3)
"As others have said. Dissent is great for local and unique brews."
"Dissent is my favorite. Swan Brewing is solid too."
"I really like Dissent in the downtown area."
#77
Lakefront Brewery
4.7
(3)
"Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee."
"The Friday night fish fry & polka at lakefront brewery is top notch for families."
"Lakefront mke"
#78
Wet City
4.3
(3)
"Wet City and it's not even close."
"I have a major soft spot for Wet City though, especially as a pre/post game."
"Wet City, but only for fruited/lactose beer lovers or appreciators of the neon 80's mall aesthetic"
#79
Oddstory Brewing Company
4.3
(3)
"If you like sours, Oddstory is probably your place."
"It sounds like Oddstory is what you're after."
"Oddstory or Monkey Town."
#80
Heavy Seas
4.3
(3)
"Just south of the city is Heavy Seas."
"Heavy Seas is outside of the city, but they've got an excellent tap room."
"Nobody going to mention heavy seas?"
#81
Fossil
4.3
(3)
"Fossil IMO has the best beer."
"All very good."
#82
Bare Bottle
4.3
(3)
"I love bare bottle in SF, love their Ipa's."
"Just had my first stuff from Bare Bottle a couple weeks ago. Thought it was solid as well."
"Bare Bottle is solid"
#83
Smog City
4.3
(3)
"For your weekly pours and a once a month trip to Anaheim for Bottle Logic should do you right"
"Smog City has a Coffee Porter is one of their core beers."
"Smog City in Torrance makes some good dark beers."
#84
Pure Project
4.3
(3)
"Pure project on El Cajon blvd."
"No clue where you’re gonna be but I like Pure Project."
"Pure project on state street."
#85
Avling
4.3
(3)
"Avling, Eastbound Brewing are my usual go-to's."
"Avling Brewery in the east end has good wine, cider, and cocktails."
"Avling in the east end also has really nice food."
#86
Yards Brewing
4.3
(3)
"Yards is the best. They are great people."
"Yards Brewing is big, went to a place called South Bowl not long ago and had a great time."
"Yards or Victory are great locations with private space, good food, and a variety of (really) good beers."
#87
Narrow Gauge
4.3
(3)
"Narrow Gauge/Cugino's (my #1) in Florissant has a huge selection and great beers."
"Narrow Gauge."
"IPA’s - Narrow Gauge or Modern."
#88
Collision Bend
4.0
(3)
"Collision Bend."
"Collision bend is awesome, noble beast is fantastic."
"Collision Bend patio in the summer is 🤌."
#89
Storybook
4.0
(3)
"Is small but mighty."
"All very good."
#90
Bristol
4.0
(3)
"Multiple beers you can sample for the one you like."
"Bristol for sure!"
"Big fan of: bristol, goat patch, peaks and pines and red leg."
#91
Hamilton
4.0
(3)
"The only good breweries in the IE in my opinion as a beer geek/snob are Claremont Craft Ales, Sour Cellars, Hamilton and Mars Brewing."
"The best group atmosphere."
#92
Crafty Bastard
4.0
(3)
"Crafty Bastard and Shulz Brau are also great."
"Also crafty bastard is great."
"Crafty Bastard has some good IPAs."
#93
Urban Animal
4.0
(3)
"All very good."
"I enjoy urban animal 1 the beers awesome."
#94
Left Field
4.0
(3)
"Left Field Brewery (Liberty Village) has fantastic bar food."
"Left Field's new location in Liberty Village has a big food menu."
"Left field! They don’t have food really but you can bring in outside food or order delivery - sometimes they have food trucks!"
#95
Sour Cellars
4.0
(3)
"The only good breweries in the IE in my opinion as a beer geek/snob are Claremont Craft Ales, Sour Cellars, Hamilton and Mars Brewing."
"Also check out Sour Cellars and Kings for hazy, saison, and sours."
"Sour Cellars in Rancho is a good shout."
#96
False Idol
4.0
(3)
"Hopefully they make a more Fort Worth centric list too."
"But it’s missing False Idol and that hurts my soul."
"Generally makes great stuff."
#97
Jackknife
4.0
(3)
"Jackknife. Truly weird beer. Good pizza."
"Jackknife is the go to for unique beers and some top notch pizza."
"Jackknife, Kettle River, and Barn Owl. All dog friendly patios."
#98
Trve
4.0
(3)
"Trve on south slope has some killer lagers."
"Should be there and honestly, it probably could have been a Top 10."
"TRVE, Raices, and Goldspot would take their spots for me."
#99
Humble Sea
4.0
(3)
"Humble Sea in Alameda, and Tenma Beer Project are worth visiting too."
"There’s a Humble Sea in Oakland (Alameda) as well that I tried to get to last time but couldn’t."
"Just a hop south of SF in Pacifica is Humble Sea...awesome spot right next to the beach and some very solid beers."
#100
Future Days
4.0
(3)
"You could hit Future Days, Other Half, Source, ARS, Stoners (Tired Hands), Sacred Vice, and Humble Parlor all in Northern Liberties/Fishtown area."
"Head a little south of there and you find Future Days (brand new but good)"
"There’s a new brewery that just opened, future days is what it’s called."
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