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Best breweries in New South Wales, Australia

We track 213 breweries in New South Wales, Australia. 5 rate Exceptional and 6 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
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
The Barrel Shepherd
Bellambi, New South Wales, Australia
Rating
4.19Great
Popularity
Barely rated
10
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
4.14Great
Popularity
Barely rated
11
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
12
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
13
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
3.90Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
Deepwater Brewing
Deepwater, New South Wales, Australia
Deepwater Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #17 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Bloodline", which is a Lager and "High Noon", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
18
Modus Brewing
Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia
An independently owned brewery based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and in Newcastle. Awarded Champion Medium Brewery, Champion IPA and Champion Pale Ale in the Craft Beer Awards 2015. Beer First. No Shortcuts.
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Well rated
19
Slow Lane Brewing
Botany, New South Wales, Australia
Slow Lane Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #23 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Whiter Shade of Ale", which is a Wheat Beer and "Solitude", which is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Belgian Ales and Wheat Beers.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
20
Fixation Brewing Co
Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
21
Hope Brewery
Rothbury, New South Wales, Australia
Established in 2014, Hope Brewery kicked off their range with a whole lot of hoppy ales, distinctively recognisable by their black cans and amp design – a homage to Hope’s love of music. Since then they’ve been satisfying a desire for new beers and new styles including NEIPAs, sours, trophy-winning stouts and even Australia’s strongest IPA.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Well rated
22
Riverside Brewing Company
North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Riverside Brewing Company is a small micro-brewery based in Sydney, Australia. At Riverside we are dedicated to brewing pure, natural, hand-crafted beers that are bursting with flavour and aroma whilst being free of additives and preservatives. Quality, not quantity, is what we strive for.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
23
2 Halfs Brewing Distilling
Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia
We are 2 Halfs Brewing Distilling, a small, independent, family run brewery located in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. 2 Halfs seeks to bring an exceptional craft beer experience to the beer lover in you. Our dynamic beers are crafted to perfection and are the perfect mix of nonstandard yet traditional. Intentionally spelt alternatively, 2 Halfs represents the two arms of the business, brewing and distilling. It also represents head brewer Kirk and his other half Dragana who set out on a wild adventure to turn a lifelong passion of creating great craft beer into a reality. Head brewer Kirk has been home brewing for over 30 years. With all this experience, you can expect nothing but amazing brews, many of which have been inspired by Central European Ales and Lagers along with new world beers.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
24
King Tide Brewing
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
King Tide Brewing is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #24 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Beached As", which is a XPA (Extra Pale) Pale Ale and "Smooth Caffeinator", which is an Imperial Coffee Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Five Barrel Brewing
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Using quality ingredients from the local area, and around the world, we handcraft 600L batches of quality craft beers on site. Our beers are never filtered or pasteurized, so store them cool and drink them fresh! We have 12 rotating taps of craft beer brewed on site. We also do growler fills and bottles for takeaway.
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
26
Good Folk Brewing Co
Hamilton, New South Wales, Australia
Good Folk Brewing Co produce's good quality beer and is ranked #33 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Danny’s Wedge Tropical Pale Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale and "New England IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
27
Common People Brewing Co
Bangalow, New South Wales, Australia
Common People Brewing Co produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #25 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Protesters IPA", which is an American IPA and "El Sabro Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
28
Chuck and Son's Brewing Co.
Saint Peters, New South Wales, Australia
Rating
3.80Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
29
Shout Brewing Co.
Islington, New South Wales, Australia
Originating in Mayfield West (Newcastle, NSW), Shout Brewing Co. hopped suburbs over to Islington to open a new brewery/ taproom. Shout Brewing is using fresh and local ingredients to bring quality craft brews to the Novocastrian people. Keep an eye out for our Mullet Pale Ale at your local pub.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
30
Sauce Brewing Co
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Sauce are proudly independent, hop-loving Sydney Inner-westies. At Sauce we absolutely love craft beer and the variety that goes with it. Whether you like big, bold IIPA's, hazies, sours, darks, or just flavoursome sessionable ales, we have a beer for you.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Well rated
31
Seven Mile Brewing Co.
Ballina, New South Wales, Australia
Seven Mile Brewing Co. is a family owned and operated business located in sunny Ballina. We have a sincere and passionate focus on local produce, and the local community.
Rating
3.78Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
32
Moorebeer Brewing Co.
Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
Moorebeer Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and is ranked #36 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Big Poppa NEIPA", which is a New England IPA and "Gold Digger XPA", which is a XPA (Extra Pale) Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.78Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
33
Earth Beer Company
Cudgen, New South Wales, Australia
COMMUNITY IS AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO, WHO WE ARE AND WHY WE’RE HERE Our story started with a working avocado farm overlooking Mt. Warning, an old tin packing shed and a vision forged in the red earth of the Tweed Valley. Fuelled by the love of this land, we believe in making time for the good things life has to offer: a morning surf and a cool, crisp beer to finish off the day. Our aim at Earth Beer Company is to bring together those from all walks of life with a shared love of quality beer and the land we are lucky enough to brew it on.
Rating
3.78Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
34
The Coastal Brewing Company
Forster, New South Wales, Australia
The Coastal Brewing Company is a family-owned microbrewery based in the coastal town of Forster, NSW. Being based in Forster and part of the wonderful Great Lakes/Manning Valley, community is playing a big role in the brewery’s strategy and operations. For The Coastal Brewing Company, it’s all about enjoying L.I.F.E – that’s local, independent, fresh, everytime. Using all natural ingredients on a 1,200 litre brewhouse, the brewery produces fresh, craft beer for sale in kegs to restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs. Beer is also canned onsite and sold through bottlestores, restaurants and bars. The brewery also has a Tasting Room where it offers brewery tours, a beer tasting experience and growlers and squealer fills for take-away. Building on its enjoying L.I.F.E focus, all of the Coastal Brewing Company beer names link to the natural beauty of the Great Lakes/Manning Valley area in NSW. The head brewer is David Black who has a Graduate Certificate in Brewing from Federation University. Prior to establishing the brewery he spent 25 years as a Chartered Accountant with a large accounting firm. Co-owner Helen Black has 20 years’ experience in marketing and looks after sales, customer care, communications, freight and distribution at the brewery.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
35
Merino Brewery
Narellan, New South Wales, Australia
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
36
Maltnhops
Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia
Perfectly situated in Beresfield at the end of the M1 out of Sydney is the Maltnhops Taphouse. With local award winning pizza's and and a relaxed welcoming atmosphere, it is the perfect spot to try a range of great craft beer. We have something for everyone, low alcohol beers for those driving, dark beer's, Pilsner, Pale Ale, lager's or plenty types of IPA if you're a die-hard hop head, you’re bound to find a new favourite here!
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
37
Stone & Wood
Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Established in Byron Bay, proudly brewing approachable beer. Certified B-Corp. Locations: 100 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay, NSW and 99 Bridge St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Well rated
38
The Grifter Brewing Co.
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
The Grifter Brewing Co. produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #45 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Pale", which is an Australian Pale Ale and "Serpent's Kiss", which is an Other Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
39
Reub Goldberg Brewing Machine
Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
Reub Goldberg Brewing Machine produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #29 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "Kolsch", which is a Kölsch and "Session Red", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.76Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
40
Stoic Brewing
Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia
Gerringong locals, Father and Son Steve and Andrew, founded Stoic in 2018 with a vision of creating a space where the community can come together and enjoy locally brewed beer and cider in amongst the vats. A place that feels like home with a community of people that feel like family.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
41
Batch Brewing
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Batch Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #34 in New South Wales. They are most well known for "American Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Well rated
42
Nine Fingers Brew
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
It's always been about music and BEER. But an accident cut my music dreams short. Now I use NINE FINGERS to BREW. Hand crafting Beer and Refreshing Traditions from Sydney's Inner West since 2018. Inspired by the past, brewed for today. Drink All Year.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
43
Woolgoolga Brewing Co
Woolgoolga, New South Wales, Australia
Woopi Brewing Co. to the locals and those in the know, is a proud community craft brewery. All aspects of the site have been designed to celebrate and connect locals and visitors in a family-friendly environment that reflects the relaxed and vibrant beach culture of our coast and town.
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
44
Jervis Bay Brewing Co
Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia
Jervis Bay Brewing Co produce's good quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Bright Idea XPA", which is an American Pale Ale and "11 Days Pale Ale", which is an Australian Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
45
Three Tails Brewery
Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
46
Devil's Hollow Brewery
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Devil's Hollow Brewery was born when four school friends and their partners dreamed big when in South Africa celebrating their festival of 50. Add a few other hospo lovers into the mix, and the brewery was built and launched in Dubbo on 1 July 2019. Opening Dubbo's first brewery may have seemed like an unlikely dream for some, but Dubbo is a bit like that: full of unlikely and unexpected stories. And you can explore them with us, one beer at a time. From Flash Kate, the sly-grog slinging gangster, to Nosey Bob, the notorious hangman, to the many stories created and shared on the banks of Devil’s Hole on the mighty Wambuul (Macquarie) River...Every sip is a chance to explore with us. We hope to see you soon!
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
47
Devil's Hollow Brewery
Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Devil's Hollow Brewery was born when four school friends and their partners dreamed big when in South Africa celebrating their festival of 50. Add a few other hospo lovers into the mix, and the brewery was built and launched in Dubbo on 1 July 2019. Opening Dubbo's first brewery may have seemed like an unlikely dream for some, but Dubbo is a bit like that: full of unlikely and unexpected stories. And you can explore them with us, one beer at a time. From Flash Kate, the sly-grog slinging gangster, to Nosey Bob, the notorious hangman, to the many stories created and shared on the banks of Devil’s Hole on the mighty Wambuul (Macquarie) River...Every sip is a chance to explore with us. We hope to see you soon!
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
48
Thirsty Crow
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Thirsty Crow is a Microbrewery & Bar in Wagga Wagga, NSW run by the team behind Stryda Brewing Co. Open 5 days a week, the 200+ seat venue is a popular destination. The Thirsty Crow Kitchen hone their craft on pizza's, charcuterie boards and antipasto platters.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
49
Wandana Brewing Co
Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
After what seems like an epic and eternal fit-out period, we are truly excited to welcome our community to Mullumbimby's first brewery. We can't wait to show off all the hard work that has taken place. Followed by sharing a few tasty brews with old and new friends in the beer garden whilst watching the sun set behind Mt Chincogan and beyond. Our small batch brews are crafted here in the majestic Northern Rivers of NSW, Byron Bay's Hinterland. We use only the finest ingredients and our brews are uniquely fermented to the vibrations of music. For happier yeast and beers that sing the soul. Our brewery is family & dog (on lead) friendly.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
50
Frenchies Brewery
Rosebery, New South Wales, Australia
We're an independent, award-winning brewery based in Rosebery, Sydney. All our beers celebrate fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, and are unpasteurised and free from additives, which means they truly have a life of their own. The beers evolve over time, and will always surprise the senses. Core and seasonal beer ranges are available at our Sydney brewery and from our online store, and we release new varieties and collab beers on a regular basis.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated