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We track 1,988 breweries in Germany. 2 rate Exceptional and 69 rate Great. Brauerei Zehendner in Burgebrach leads the list at 4.41 (Exceptional).
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.
Burgebrach, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei Zehendner produce's flawless beer and is ranked #1 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Mönchsambacher Lagerbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Mönchsambacher Export", which is a Dortmunder / Export Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Bocks.
Elmshorn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Simian Ales produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #5 in Schleswig-Holstein. They are most well known for "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "Local Legend", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Engelsberg, Bayern, Germany
Unser Original Stallbauer, handwerklich gebraut, unbehandelt, unfiltriert. Ob Hell, Weiße oder Pils, eine regionale Kulturhalbe wie sie im Buche steht! Kann keine Spuren von Nüssen enthalten!
Rattelsdorf, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei Zum Goldenen Adler produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Lagerbier (Hausbräu) Original", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Alt-Merzbacher Ur-Märzen", which is a Märzen. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.
Waischenfeld, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei Heckel produce's high quality beer and is ranked #3 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Vollbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Brauerei Heckel Hell", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.
Hallerndorf, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei Witzgall produce's high quality beer and is ranked #4 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Landbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Vollbier", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.
Maroldsweisach, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei Hartleb produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Landbier unfiltriertes Vollbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.
Berlin, Germany
Kubi's Point produce's high quality beer and is ranked #1 in Berlin. They are most well known for "Messing", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner and "Kupfer", which is a Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.
Freising, Bayern, Germany
Cerevisium produce's high quality beer and is ranked #8 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Cerevisium 1516 No2", which is a Bière de Champagne / Bière Brut. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales.
Freystadt, Bayern, Germany
In der kleinen Hausbrauerei wurde nach über einem Jahr Bauzeit im November 2006 der erste Sud gebraut. Die zum heutigen Zeitpunkt einzige Brauerei in der Gemeinde Freystadt war eröffnet. Der noch holzbefeuerte Kessel läuft fortan viermal im Monat. Unser süffiges, Helles Bier wird vom Frühjahr bis zum Herbst im Biergarten ausgeschenkt. Auch in einigen Getränkemärkten der Region können Sie unser Bier im praktischen 5-Liter Partyfaß erwerben. Natürlich verkaufen wir unser Bier auch ab Hof bei uns in Sondersfeld. Auf Vorbestellung gerne auch in Fässern erhältlich.
Oberammergau, Bayern, Germany
Ammergauer Maxbräu produce's high quality beer and is ranked #7 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Kellerbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Bayerisches Weissbier", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Wheat Beers.
Oberammergau, Bayern, Germany
Ammergauer Maxbräu produce's high quality beer and is ranked #7 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Kellerbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Bayerisches Weissbier", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Wheat Beers.
Hallerndorf, Bayern, Germany
Landgasthof Rittmayer Willersdorf produce's high quality beer and is ranked #33 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Hausbräu", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Rauchbier", which is a Rauchbier. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Smoked Beers.
Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Sudden Death Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in Schleswig-Holstein. They are most well known for "Pils Brosnan", which is a German Pilsner and "Dr. Frankenfly", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Adelsdorf, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei und Gasthaus Rittmayer Aisch produce's high quality beer and is ranked #12 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Aascher", which is a Historical Beer - Zoigl and "Weihnachtsbier", which is a Festbier. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Lagers and Pale Lagers.
Mühldorf am Inn, Bayern, Germany
Museumsbrauerei Steer produce's high quality beer and is ranked #9 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Steer Weisse", which is a Wheat Beer and "Weissbier Bock", which is a Bock. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Bocks.
Burgkunstadt, Bayern, Germany
Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany
A nano brewery in Braunschweig Germany, brewing small batches of beer for our taproom and the local area. We love all beers - but put a large focus on Saison inspired beers and pale ales - with stouts, lagers and other fun things on offer along the way. Kind Vibes only :)
Bamberg, Bayern, Germany
Blech.Brut produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #48 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Poppy", which is a New England IPA and "The Sheep Ate The Wolfman", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Langenzenn, Bayern, Germany
Lahma Bräu produce's high quality beer and is ranked #15 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Helles", which is a Helles Lager and "Dunkles", which is a Dark Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Lagers.
Windischeschenbach, Bayern, Germany
Wolframstub'n produce's high quality beer and is ranked #21 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Zoigl", which is a Historical Beer - Zoigl. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Lagers.
Simmozheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Hausbrauerei Mönchwasen produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in Baden-Württemberg. They are most well known for "Naturtrüb", which is an Other Pilsner and "Weißbier", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Wheat Beers.
Berlin, Germany
FUERST WIACEK Berlin produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in Berlin. They are most well known for "Berliner Landbier", which is a Helles Lager and "Seascape", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Ibbenbüren, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Keilhauer produce's high quality beer and is ranked #3 in North Rhine-Westphalia. They are most well known for "Rotbier", which is an Other Red Ale and "Lebkuchen-Ale", which is a Winter Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Ales.
Kürnbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Wir sind die Brauerei von Berg und brauen unser Bier in Kürnbach (Landkreis Karlsruhe) im wunderschönen Kraichgau. Als Kleinbrauerei haben wir uns das Ziel gesetzt, aus hochwertigen Rohstoffen hervorragendes Bier herzustellen. Dabei stehen bei uns das Handwerk und die schonende Verarbeitung der Rohstoffe im Vordergrund, um einen perfekten Genuss zu erzielen. Für uns ist Bierbrauen und Biertrinken ein Erlebnis, an dem wir unsere Freunde, Gäste und Kunden gerne teilhaben lassen.
Hallerndorf, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei Lieberth produce's high quality beer and is ranked #28 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Kellerbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Lager", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Others.
Kalchreuth, Bayern, Germany
Seit Mai 2019 gibt es im Gasthaus „Drei Linden“ Bier aus eigener Brauerei. Dies ist ein naturtrübes Rotbier. Unser neues Bier ist exklusiv nur im Gasthaus „Drei Linden“ erhältlich – im Ausschank frisch vom Fass gezapft. Weiter planen wir Spezialbiere passend zu unseren saisonal wechselnden Gerichten einzubrauen.
Grabenstätt, Bayern, Germany
Chiemseebräu Grabenstätt produce's high quality beer and is ranked #27 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Zwickl", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Ciders.
Freising, Bayern, Germany
The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan, founded in 1040, is the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world. Being owned by the Free State of Bavaria, it is run as a modern company brewing beers of the highest quality successfully selling them in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Maintal, Hessen, Germany
Aus der ersten Brauerei Hochstadts, in Maintal in der Nähe von Frankfurt, kommt diese Spezialität - das Hochstädter Landbier. Ein Muss für Bierkenner. Die feine Rarität wird in der kleinen Brauerei in der „Alten Metzgerei Eibelshäuser” mit Liebe und Sorgfalt in Handarbeit selbst hergestellt und abgefüllt. Als unfiltriertes Naturprodukt, reich an Vitaminen und Nährstoffen, ist es ein wahres Genussmittel für alle, die sich bewusst vom Massengeschmack abwenden und von gutem Bier einen ganz individuellen Charakter erwarten.
Pullach im Isartal, Bayern, Germany
Isartaler Brauhaus produce's high quality beer and is ranked #10 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Stationsweizen", which is a Wheat Beer and "Holzfass Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Pale Lagers.
Aying, Bayern, Germany
Beer in Bavaria has had an exceptionally high value since time immemorial. It is not just the proverbial “liquid bread” alone, but rather also the social “cement” of our culture, in which values such as conviviality, community, honesty, reliability and solidarity with the homeland play a major role. The deep roots in our region, continuously deepened over generations, form the nutrient base of the Ayinger Brewery. The quality of our beer, consistently awarded numerous prizes for its excellence, is consequently not just based on the select ingredients of our region and the capacities of our brewing art. Equally important is the spirit, the mindset, the very values with which we have performed our craft for over 130 years. Strong financial, social and cultural commitment for the well-being of all concerned is therefore firmly incorporated into the production of our Ayinger beers – in the company, in the community and in the entire region. Beyond the realm of the world-famous Ayinger beer specialties, these crucial components have also contributed to creating a unique brand name philosophy: “Aying, a Complete Work of Art” as the brand was once described with perfect accuracy by a specialist journal. Maintaining this within the boundaries of genuine beer culture and preserving it for generations to come is our daily assignment. Sincerely, The Inselkammer Family
Kulmbach, Bayern, Germany
Kulmbacher Kommunbräu produce's high quality beer and is ranked #14 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Bernstein", which is a Lager and "Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Lagers and Pale Lagers.
Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Heintz Artisanal Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #1 in Schleswig-Holstein. They are most well known for "Blanc De Blancs Du Blé // Merlot Barrel Aged Wheat Mixed Fermentation Saison Aged On Peaches", which is a Brett and "Sorry #07 Ich Bin‘s // Pinot Noir Barrel Aged Mixed Fermentation", which is a Brett. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Pale Lagers.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Hausbrauerei Feierling produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in Baden-Württemberg. They are most well known for "Inselhopf", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Brunhilde", which is a Bock. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Bocks.
Reinstorf, Niedersachsen, Germany
*** rage against industrial beer *** Für ein perfektes Bier benötigt man garantiert keinen Braukonzern, der Bier im großen Stil industriell produziert und darauf bedacht ist, möglichst wenig von der Norm abzuweichen. Es braucht zwei Jungs - verbunden durch eine tiefe Freundschaft - mit viel Phantiasie und Liebe zum Gebrauten. Bei uns werden noch viele Schritte im Herstellungsprozess von Hand durchgeführt, vom Brauen ohne automatisierte Brausteuerung über das Abfüllen bis hin zum Etikettieren. So entsteht ein außergewöhnliches Bier, weit weg von den Einheitsbieren der Großindustrie.
Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Schwetzinger Brauhaus zum Ritter produce's high quality beer and is ranked #7 in Baden-Württemberg. They are most well known for "Blonder Ritter", which is a Helles Lager and "Schwarzer Ritter", which is a Schwarzbier. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Lagers.
Eichstetten am Kaiserstuhl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Burgbernheim, Bayern, Germany
Stamer-Bräu produce's high quality beer and is ranked #36 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Hopfenperle", which is a German Pilsner and "Buchheimer Hell", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Lagers.
Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
Entla's Keller produce's high quality beer and is ranked #42 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Bergbier", which is a Festbier and "Kellerbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Wheat Beers.
Reischach, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei Berger produce's high quality beer and is ranked #29 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Vollbier Hell", which is a Helles Lager and "Märzen Spezial", which is a Märzen. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.
Laaber, Bayern, Germany
Brauerei Michael Plank produce's high quality beer and is ranked #26 in Bavaria. They are most well known for "Heller Weizenbock", which is a Bock and "Dunkler Weizenbock", which is a Bock. Their primary focus is brewing Bocks and Wheat Beers.
Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Wir wollen in Wuppertal wieder gutes Bier brauen. Natürlich sind wir Craft Beer Brauer, aber wir wollen modernes und traditionelles Bier anbieten. Neben Pils haben wir das fast vergessene Export, Helles Lager, Altbier, Bier kölscher Art, Weizenbier und IPA's im Repertoire. Unser Bier wird vollständig von Hand hergestellt. Keine automatisierten Prozesse, keine chemischen Zusatzstoffe. Alles nach dem Reinheitsgebot: Wasser, Malz, Hopfen. Aber im Gegensatz zum Mainstream Bier bieten wir kein everybodys darling an, sondern Bier, das auch mal Ecken und Kanten hat. Bier, das durch Geschmack zu überzeugen weiß. Bier, das in Erinnerung bleibt und dass die Herzen gewinnt.
Waldbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Lindenbräu Waldbronn produce's high quality beer and is ranked #4 in Baden-Württemberg. They are most well known for "Pils", which is a German Pilsner and "Original", which is a Märzen. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.
Rattelsdorf, Bayern, Germany
Bei uns ist das Brauen seit 1868 ein Handwerk im wahrsten Sinn des Wortes. Für den Braumeister und Diplom Biersommelier unserer 6. Generation, Daniel Schmitt, bedeutet das: voller Körpereinsatz und großes Fingerspitzengefühl. Wir heizen unseren Sudkessel nach wie vor mit Holz, praktizieren offene Gärung – und vor allem gönnen wir dem Jungbier mindestens 4 Wochen Zeit, um schonend in liegenden Tanks in den alten Gewölben unter unserer Brauerei zu reifen. Wir pflegen diese drei traditionellen Säulen altüberlieferter Bierkultur, die Aufwand bedeuten und deshalb leider vom Aussterben bedroht sind. Weil das selbst für das Bierparadies Franken außergewöhnlich ist, pilgern Kenner aus aller Welt zu uns, um den feinen Unterschied zu schmecken. Unser Bier – ein Kellerbier, ein Weizenbier und unsere saisonalen Sondersude aus dem Bierkalender die alle 4-6 Wochen wechseln wie z.B. unser heimisches Rauchbier im Mai oder den hellen Bock im Herbst – gibt es nur bei uns. Von Zeit zu Zeit überrascht unser Braumeister seine Gäste mit Bieren aus seiner „Kreativbierserie“ wie unserem Eisbock der 16 Monate lagert bevor wir ihn abfüllen, oder einem außergewöhnlichen Jahrgangssud der einmalig eingebraut wird . In Flaschen füllen wir es nur in kleinster Stückzahl direkt vom Hahn. Sonnen-Bräu, das war und bleibt ein Bier vom Fass. Am besten frisch vom Fass bei uns direkt mit einer zünftigen Brotzeit im Biergarten oder Wirtshaus genießen.
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