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Best breweries in Australia

We track 742 breweries in Australia. 9 rate Exceptional and 18 rate Great. Bracket Brewing in Marrickville leads the list at 4.52 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Bracket Brewing
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Rating
4.52Exceptional
Popularity
Modestly rated
2
Range Brewing
Newstead, Queensland, Australia
Range Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #1 in Queensland. They are most well known for "Informal Disco", which is a New England Pale Ale and "3: Lights & Music", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.51Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
3
Kicks Brewing
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Kicks was born simply from a passion for creating and sharing the freshest, most exciting beers, and a desire to make the most out of life. Based in the Inner West of Sydney, we are proudly independent and brew all our beers in-house. We are keen to change perceptions and break the norms of Aussie beer drinking with our constantly evolving range of beers.
Rating
4.50Exceptional
Popularity
Modestly rated
4
Mountain Culture Beer Co.
Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
Mountain Culture Beer Co. produce's world class beer and is ranked #1 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Status Quo", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Cult IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.49Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
5
Wildflower Brewing & Blending
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Brewed on Gadigal-Wangal land with regenerative organic grains wholly fermented by a diversity of yeasts and bacteria collected from native flowers in NSW. Due to our commitment to these types of fermentation, our beer-making process is greatly altered in order to allow these wild yeasts to express themselves in a positive way. Foremost among these practices is the blending of new and old barrel aged beer in order to highlight the complexity in flavour these wild yeasts naturally create.
Rating
4.49Exceptional
Popularity
Modestly rated
6
Future Brewing
Saint Peters, New South Wales, Australia
WELCOME TO FUTURE BREWING! We are an independent microbrewery in St Peters, Sydney. Our focus is on quality beer using forward thinking brewing techniques, creating balance and flavour in every beer we brew. Future Brewing aims to push the boundaries of modern brewing while respecting the methods of the past.
Rating
4.48Exceptional
Popularity
Modestly rated
7
Freestyle Brewing
Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia
Family Owned brewery based in Bassendean Western Australia, focused on hop forward and kettle sour beers made with the best ingredients sourced from across the globe. Cellar Door open every Saturday 10-4pm providing free tasters. Takeaway cans are for sale as well as Flagon fills (1/2L). Freestyle's range is constantly changing so check out the Saturday morning post for what's hanging in the fridge.
Rating
4.45Exceptional
Popularity
Lightly rated
8
Banks Brewing
Seaford, Victoria, Australia
Located in Seaford, Victoria. Banks focuses on small batch, hop forward beers. We began brewing out of our Seaford home in May 2016. We are a small team that have fun with everything we do & don't take ourselves too seriously. We leave that to the Beer. Using the highest quality ingredients, No Preservatives & constant Cold Storage gives our beer the best chance to reach you in its freshest & best condition.
Rating
4.44Exceptional
Popularity
Well rated
9
Hawkers Beer
Reservoir, Victoria, Australia
Hawkers Beer produce's world class beer and is ranked #2 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Original IPA", which is an American IPA and "West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
4.40Exceptional
Popularity
Well rated
10
One Drop Brewing Co
Botany, New South Wales, Australia
One Drop Brewing Co. is inspired by the same foundational ideals of Reggae Music with its signature One Drop beat. The same ideas of community, humanity, one love, free thinking and unique creative self expression inspire us. It is what beats within that allows us all to connect to community, freedom, love of life, and love of good times. One Drop is all about freedom, love and going with the flow; with great tunes, tasty food and amazing beers, all perfect to chill with and take in the vibes. And we love nothing more than welcoming and watching people become part of the One Drop
Rating
4.33Great
Popularity
Widely rated
11
Brewcha Libre Brewing Co
Ascot, Western Australia, Australia
From Kitchen Brews to Local Legends Inspired by lucha libre’s bold, masked fighters, Brewcha Libre is a name that stands for freedom, rebellion, and fearless creativity. Every beer we brew reflects that spirit—crafted with care, packed with flavour, and unafraid to stand out. From hop-forward IPAs to crisp, refreshing lagers, our beers are made for people who want more from their pint.
Rating
4.29Great
Popularity
Barely rated
12
Working Title Brew Co
Newstead, Queensland, Australia
Craft microbrewery located in Newstead, Brisbane. Old faithfuls, new concoctions and a few serendipitous cock-ups along the way. No rhyme and no reason; just good beer.
Rating
4.24Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
13
White Bay Brewery
Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia
White Bay Beer Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #6 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Sunny", which is an Australian Pale Ale and "Lager", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.22Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
14
Keeper Brewing
Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia
Rating
4.21Great
Popularity
Barely rated
15
Bacchus Brewing Co.
Capalaba, Queensland, Australia
Bacchus Brewing Co. produce's flawless beer and is ranked #2 in Queensland. They are most well known for "Peanut Brittle Gose", which is a Sour and "Sex Drugs & Rocky Road", which is a Specialty Grain. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Rating
4.20Great
Popularity
Well rated
16
Seeker Brewing
Unanderra, New South Wales, Australia
Small brewery situated under the Illawarra escarpment in Wollongong. With a sense of adventure and a passion for making great beer, we do what we do because we love it.
Rating
4.19Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
17
Dollar Bill Brewing
Invermay, Victoria, Australia
Dollar Bill Brewing is a Ballarat based brewing and blending company. We take fresh pressed fruit, honey and wort from local producers, which is then fermented and aged in French oak barrels. These barrels are then blended to create Belgian inspired ales, Ciders, Mead and barrel aged beers. Focusing on mixed fermentation, fruit beers and wild fermented ales we aim to be Australia’s happiest blendery and cellar door.
Rating
4.19Great
Popularity
Lightly rated
18
The Barrel Shepherd
Bellambi, New South Wales, Australia
Rating
4.18Great
Popularity
Barely rated
19
Good Land Brewing Co
Traralgon East, Victoria, Australia
Good Land Brewing Co produce's good quality beer and is ranked #11 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Amusement Park", which is a New England IPA and "Pastel Neon Sour - TRIPLE FRUITED ICE-CREAM", which is a Smoothie / Pastry. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
20
Method Brewing
Islington, New South Wales, Australia
Founded by three friends with a common goal of wanting to get fresh beer to the locals of Islington and its surrounds. Method is a brewery not defined by a specific style, drinkers can expect an ongoing evolution of beers to be flowing from the Method taproom.
Rating
4.15Great
Popularity
Barely rated
21
Hogg Culture Brewing Co
Maylands, Western Australia, Australia
Welcome to Hogg Culture Brewing Co. Nestled in the Perth Hills, we brew full flavoured brews of the highest standard. Founded in 2019 by father and son, we are a family-owned brewery with big plans to make our beer your new favourite. Enjoy the new beers in the game!
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Barely rated
22
Trailer Park
Werribee, Victoria, Australia
Trailer Park produce's high quality beer and is ranked #4 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Summer Punch", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Bull Fighter (Holgate Collab)", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Sunday Road Brewing
Kirrawee, New South Wales, Australia
Sunday Road Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #28 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Cryotherapy", which is a New England IPA and "Enigma", which is a XPA (Extra Pale) Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.13Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
24
Squinters Brewing Co
Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
Squinters Brewing Co produce's high quality beer and is ranked #10 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Tha Thiccness Version 2", which is a Milkshake IPA and "XPA", which is a XPA (Extra Pale) Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
4.12Great
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Topwise Brewing
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Topwise Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #3 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Spin the Middle Side", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs.
Rating
4.12Great
Popularity
Barely rated
26
Cannon Hill Brewing
Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia
Cannon Hill Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in Queensland. They are most well known for "Red X IPA", which is an American Red Ale and "NEIPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and IPAs.
Rating
4.11Great
Popularity
Barely rated
27
Cypher Brewing Co
Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Cypher Brewing Co is a team of locals unlocking the secret to great beer. We’re dedicated to making a relaxed space for Canberrans to drink great beer, stretch their minds and let their ideas ferment into something great.
Rating
4.10Great
Popularity
Lightly rated
28
Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers
Braeside, Victoria, Australia
Boatrocker Brewery is an independent brewery and distillery in the south-east of Melbourne (Braeside), Australia. Our beer philosophy is pretty simple... Make the best beer possible using the best possible ingredients. We're always striving to create new and wonderful beers appealing to both newcomers on the craft beer journey and the more seasoned craft beer traveller. We hope you enjoy the ride!
Rating
3.95Fine
Popularity
Well rated
29
Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
Busselton, Western Australia, Australia
Based on a 100-year-old family farm in Jindong (yeah, where the f*&^ is that?), Rocky Ridge is WA's proudly independent, fiercely passionate brewery. We're Australia's first and only Certified Sustainable and Carbon Neutral brewery, four-time Champion WA Large Brewery winners, and makers of over 600 unique beers. We believe the best beer comes from bold ideas, sustainable practices, and genuine community connections. With venues in Busselton, Duncraig, Brunswick (VIC), and now Burswood, we're on a mission to make f*&^ing good beer without compromise while leaving a positive impact on people and planet. Current venues: Jindong (Production Brewery), Busselton, Duncraig, Brunswick and Burswood.
Rating
3.95Fine
Popularity
Well rated
30
Hop Nation Brewing Co
Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Hop Nation is independently owned and operated by good mates and former winemakers, Sam Hambour and Duncan Gibson. As a sustainably conscious craft brewery, we have cemented ourselves as a staple in Melbourne’s respected beer scene. With “In Hops We Trust” as our motto, we’re renowned for our innovative full-flavoured styles and experimental use of quality natural ingredients, with no fining or pasteurisation and minimal filtration. The Hop Nation brand has rapidly grown since the release of its first ‘The Fiend’ IPA in 2015 and now consists of a solid core range of brews and an extensive list of limited-edition beers, as well as ’Ray Hard Seltzer, Site Wine, Dart Distilling Gins, and Dog Nation – a bone broth-based beer for pups. We’re a small group of fun-loving humans, working together to create authentic brews for our craft beer community. Come visit us at our Footscray Taproom where you can tuck into 18 beers on tap + wines, seltzers and cocktails + epic eats from Good Pizza.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
31
La Sirène Brewing
Reservoir, Victoria, Australia
Australia’s premiere Farmhouse Style Ales specialist. Idiosyncratic Saisonnieres, oak aged, wild, sour, spontaneous, funk & yeast obsessed #farmhousestyle ales #urbanfarmhouse #lasirenebrewing
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
32
Dangerous Ales
Milton, New South Wales, Australia
Dangerous Ales produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #20 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Extra Dangerous XPA", which is a XPA (Extra Pale) Pale Ale and "Fang-Tastic Plum Sour", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
33
Balter Brewing Company
Currumbin Waters, Queensland, Australia
Balter Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #4 in Queensland. They are most well known for "XPA", which is a XPA (Extra Pale) Pale Ale and "Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Well rated
34
Innate Brewers
Spearwood, Western Australia, Australia
We are an Australian owned brewery based in Western Australia. One of Freo’s best kept secrets… a covert lab in a former crab shack in Spearwood, the industrial heartland of the greater port region At Innate, we are committed to constant improvement and review… we put a premium on our product which means its absolute integrity is sacred to us… in terms of quality of ingredients, process and planning… we are in pursuit of perfection in all that we do so that no part of our operation is ever compromised.
Rating
3.92Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
35
Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery
Mornington, Victoria, Australia
TAR BARREL Brewery & Distillery Whiskey, Beer & Pizza. Tar Barrel produce award-winning craft beers and offer crafted taste experiences with a whiskey and gin distillery. The venue offers eight beers on tap, Australian Whiskey and of course their famous wood-fired pizzas.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
36
Welcome Swallow
New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia
We lovingly craft our beer with passion in limited 800 litre batches. Much less by the time it is ready for your enjoyment…. Our beers are hand packaged, hand labelled and truly hand crafted. The small batch size allows us the freedom to explore our creative limits, incorporating never ending flavour possibilities. Nestled in the heart of The Derwent Valley, The Welcome Swallow Brewery is at the source of one of the best hop growing regions in the world. We love hops. In fact we love all our ingredients and go the extra mile by farming our own hops and fruit for our special seasonal releases. Nigel Graham - Head Brewer and Farmer
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
37
Hiker Brewing Co
Salisbury, Queensland, Australia
Hiker Brewing Co produce's good quality beer and is ranked #9 in Queensland. They are most well known for "Cloudscapes", which is a New England IPA and "Horizon", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
38
Beer Fontaine
Botany, New South Wales, Australia
Beer Fontaine produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #13 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "The All Hops - NZ IPA (Megamix)", which is a New Zealand IPA and "Patience...", which is a Russian Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
39
Spotty Dog Brewers
Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia
Spotty Dog Brewers produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #8 in Tasmania. They are most well known for "California Haze", which is an Australian Pale Ale and "Christmas in LA", which is a Triple IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
40
Feral Brewing Company
Baskerville, Western Australia, Australia
Feral Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #3 in Western Australia. They are most well known for "Hop Hog", which is an American IPA and "Biggie Juice", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Well rated
41
Black Hops Brewing
Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Well rated
42
Akasha Brewing Company
Five Dock, New South Wales, Australia
Akasha Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #12 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Hopsmith IPA", which is an American IPA and "Korben Double IPA", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Well rated
43
Ekim Brewing Co.
Mount Kuring-gai, New South Wales, Australia
We are a small craft brewing company based in Sydney. All Ekim beers are unfiltered & unpasteurised; made in small batches with only malt, hops, yeast, water & a rebellion against mass produced brews.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
44
Du Cane Brewing Co.
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Our beers are inspired by our time walking the Du Cane Range. This is remote country, ancient and unspoiled, home to craggy peaks, labyrinthian plateaus & weathered huts. As guides, it’s where we go to find solace, to be awed by wilderness, to explore slowly & to dream up our beers — beers best enjoyed in good nature, with friends. In September 2022 we are opening our brand home in the heart of Launceston, Tasmania on the picturesque Princes Square. We will be celebrating all things bushwalking and Tasmanian in this unique warehouse space.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
45
Two Metre Tall
Hayes, Tasmania, Australia
Two Metre Tall produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #6 in Tasmania. They are most well known for "Derwent Aromatic Spelt Ale", which is a Sour and "Cleansing Ale", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Ciders.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
46
Shapeshifter Brewing Company
Findon, South Australia, Australia
Shapeshifter Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #7 in South Australia. They are most well known for "Nordic Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "All of the Lights", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
47
Co-Conspirators Brewing Company
Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
FOUR PEOPLE, TWO COUPLES, ONE CONSPIRACY: TO MAKE GREAT BEER. The brainchild of two couples – Jacqui Sacco, Tim Martin, Maggie and Deon Smit, the origins of Co-Conspirators Brewing Company started off as hobby, but quickly became an obsession. We are an independent brewing company that has started our journey partnering with great brewers across Melbourne to grow and learn from the craft beer family. We have been welcomed into this fraternity with open arms and every person in the industry we have met along the way has given us a huge amount of support. We have a strong affinity and belief in our local community and always wanting to have fun we decided on the name Co-Conspirators Brewing Company. We want to conspire with others to make great beer.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
48
Miners Gold Brewery
Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia
Miners Gold Brewery produce's good quality beer and is ranked #4 in Tasmania. They are most well known for "West Street Pale", which is an American Pale Ale and "A-Frame Pilsner", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
49
Western Ridge Brewing
Nuriootpa, South Australia, Australia
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
50
Otherside Brewing Co.
Myaree, Western Australia, Australia
Born in Fremantle, Australia – the birthplace of Australian craft brewing – Otherside was started by a bunch of music industry mates who love good beer without the BS. Our beers are pretty straightforward; they’re brewed with the best ingredients and are naturally preservative-free. Basically, we make beers we want to drink and then we share them with the world.
Rating
3.87Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated