Metro area
Within 16 miles of Adelaide we track 23 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Shapeshifter Brewing Company in Findon leads the list at 3.88 (Fine).
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.
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.
Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia
After pouring everyone elses’ excellent beers for eleven years, we figured it was time to start brewing our own - time to install our own stainless and start walking the walk. So in early 2014 that’s what we did; in the form of a Premier Stainless 600L Brewhouse with three single batch fermentors. Just the right size to play; enabling us to brew whatever, however and whenever we want. Light-footed, nimble brewing with the freedom of Contract and the stability of Stainless. From time to time we might even be lucky enough to collaborate with some of those excellent Brewers whose beers we’ve poured, and will continue to pour, over the years...
Saint Agnes, South Australia, Australia
Nestled in the North-Eastern suburbs of Adelaide, SixTwelve Brewing is a family-owned, independently operated and proudly South Australian brewery, producing a variety of locally-made beers.
Thebarton, South Australia, Australia
Brightstar Brewing is an Independently owned, European inspired brewery and taphouse. A place for friends, family and beer lovers to come together and connect with each other over one (or more) of our easy drinking brews!
Stepney, South Australia, Australia
Little Bang Brewing Co produce's good quality beer and is ranked #9 in South Australia. They are most well known for "The Naked Objector", which is an American IPA and "Face Inverter", which is a Traditional Gose. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Uraidla, South Australia, Australia
The Uraidla Brewery is located and run from our hotel/café/bakery/brewery site in Uraidla on Greenhill road. Our unique location in the picturesque Adelaide Hills takes full advantage of the natural Australian surroundings, and the pure spring water sourced from our own onsite bore. Our passion for authenticity and variety in style and taste is reflected in the way we brew, resulting in handcrafted beers for all occasions.
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Pirate Life Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #6 in South Australia. They are most well known for "Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Goodwood, South Australia, Australia
The Suburban Brew produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #19 in South Australia. They are most well known for "3/92 Black IPA", which is a Black IPA and "Flat 5 English Special Bitter", which is an English Bitter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Lobethal, South Australia, Australia
WELCOME TO OUR LOBETHAL BIERHAUS Established in 2007 we are a family owned and totally independent craft brewery with an accompanying restaurant located in Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
Bowden, South Australia, Australia
Daydreaming from desk jobs, we were constantly living with our head in the clouds. Emails, meetings, empty staplers, jammed and inkless printers, End of Month, synergies. It’s not hard to want something more. We don’t think we’re alone in this – we know you can relate to wanting to escape the daily grind. But for us it was more a dream of embracing the daily mash. Brewing was always our weekly escape, a creative outlet, a passionate hobby, and even a side-hustle as we tried to live two lives. But now we’re diving in head-first to make this more than a dream. Come share the fruits of our labour and love, with a local or three, at Plant 3, Bowden.
Balhannah, South Australia, Australia
Left Barrel Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #28 in South Australia. They are most well known for "Rocky Rye", which is a Rye Beer and "Duckhunter Pale Ale", which is an Australian Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Wild Ales and IPAs.
Regency Park, South Australia, Australia
Sweet Amber Brewing Co produce's unproven beer and is ranked #35 in South Australia. They are most well known for "Eton Mess Oat Cream IPA", which is a Milkshake IPA and "Portside IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Verdun, South Australia, Australia
Grünthal Brew & Udder Delights Cheese Cellar is creating the ultimate tourism destination for craft beer, cheese, wine and good times. Incorporating a microbrewery, casual eatery, cellar door & artisan produce mecca overlooking the Onkaparinga River.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Lady Burra Brewhouse produce's characterless beer and is ranked #39 in South Australia. They are most well known for "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "Irish Red Ale", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Grange, South Australia, Australia
The Libation Army Brewing Ops produce's unproven beer and is ranked #34 in South Australia. They are most well known for "Tropical Riot", which is a Belgian Pale Ale and "Fever Peach", which is an Other Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Regency Park, South Australia, Australia
WHAT WOULD A COBBLER, STONEMASON OR DAIRYMAN KNOW ABOUT BREWING BEER? The Coopers Beer story began in a newly established colony with a brilliant accident. After turning his hand to a number of trades, Thomas Cooper discovered his talent as a brewer by accident; when he created his first batch of beer as a tonic for his ailing wife Ann. That day in 1862, was the start of an amazing journey. South Australia was only 26 years old and, although there were a number of well-established breweries, most settlers preferred to drink imported beer from the mother country rather than colonial beer. Thomas Cooper saw the opportunity to create a beer that was free from the ‘peculiar flavour’ of colonial ales – he would introduce an all-natural beer from the very best ingredients. Over 150 years, Coopers has survived economic recessions, wars, government imposts, changing fashions, and a hostile takeover bid. Today, Coopers stands proudly as the sole major brewer 100% owned by Australians, and holds over 5% of the Australian beer market. The descendants of Thomas Cooper still run the brewery, and it's an everyday occurrence to meet a Cooper at Regency Park. So rest assured, Coopers Brewery is in the hands of those who have the same values as Thomas Cooper. Successive Coopers have never lost sight of Thomas’ vision of providing value and quality in the form of healthy beer for an appreciative public, and we intend to continue that tradition.
Happy Valley, South Australia, Australia
We brew craft ales and lagers with five regular styles available year-round and several unique project beers, designed by our students, and available for a limited time only.
Thebarton, South Australia, Australia
South Australian Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and is ranked #48 in South Australia. They are most well known for "Swan Draught", which is a Pale Lager and "Southwark Old Stout", which is an Export Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Beers.
Salisbury South, South Australia, Australia
A hobo is a multi-skilled, independent, adventurous soul, chasing the sun and working to fund the journey. Based in South Australia, hobo brewing gathers knowledge and experience. Inspired by exploration, our recipes are gathered from all corners of the globe. Creating fresh, balanced and enjoyable beer is our philosophy. The magic happens in our state-of-the-art Krones microbrewery. We have created a brew for every occasion; be it a spice-led wheat beer, perfect for an Australian summer, through to a hop heavy, mid-strength India pale ale. In a world awash with mediocrity, choose the road less travelled and regardless of where it leads, always enjoy the ride.
Aldgate, South Australia, Australia
Gayle Australia produce's unproven beer and is ranked #47 in South Australia. They are most well known for "Gayle Ale", which is an Australian Pale Ale and "Gayle Cider", which is a Cider. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Ciders.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Since 1859, the West End Brewery has been a major player in the state of South Australia. This landmark brewery, along with our trademark brand West End Draught, has embedded itself into the cultural and economic heritage of South Australia. The company was officially formed into the South Australian Brewing, Malting, Wine and Spirit company in 1888, merging the West End Brewery (Adelaide), the Kent Town Brewery (Kent Town) and the wine and spirit business of Rounsevell and Simms. In 1894 once wine and spirits were sold off, the South Australian Brewing Company was established. Production was concentrated at the original West End Brewery, in the city of Adelaide, which had been established in 1859 and remained there until 1980, when the brewery moved to the Southwark Brewery in the suburb of Thebarton. There have been brewing operations at 107 Port Road since 1886 when it commenced as the Torrenside Brewery, and then became the Southwark Brewery and ultimately West End Brewery. The original Brewhouse Tower still remains on site and hosts many brewery tours and functions under the affectionate name of the Tower Bar.
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