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Best breweries in Hamburg, Germany

Within 16 miles of Hamburg we track 41 breweries. 2 rate Great. Malto Brewpub in Hamburg leads the list at 4.11 (Great).

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.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Malto Brewpub

    Hamburg, Germany

    Malto Brewpub produce's good quality beer and is ranked #1 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Medea", which is an American Pale Ale and "I Am A Stargazer", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.11Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  2. 2

    Cool Cats In Town

    Hamburg, Germany

    Rating
    4.10Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  3. 3

    Bunthaus

    Hamburg, Germany

    Bunthaus produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #2 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Hopfengestopftes Pils", which is a German Pilsner and "Candy Hop", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  4. 4

    SUPERFREUNDE

    Hamburg, Germany

    SUPERFREUNDE produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #5 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Till Death - Old School Ale", which is an Altbier - Traditional and "Rookie", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  5. 5

    Buddelship Brauerei

    Hamburg, Germany

    Buddelship Brauerei produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #4 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Kohlentrimmer", which is a Schwarzbier and "Great Escape", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.77Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  6. 6

    Craft Bier Bar

    Hamburg, Germany

    Craft Bier Bar produce's unproven beer and is ranked #7 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Miss Sarajevo", which is an Imperial Milkshake IPA and "Leya", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs.

    Rating
    3.58Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  7. 7

    Hellkamp Brew Co.

    Hamburg, Germany

    Rating
    3.52Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Circle Eight

    Hamburg, Germany

    Circle 8 was founded in 2015, using a 200 Ltr brewing system, and started by selling beer at events and festivals. In 2017 our taproom opened, serving our local beer lovers. Upgraded to a 400 Ltr brew system in 2020, and now fermenting in nice shiny professional brew tanks. Taproom closed in 2023, brewery moved from Alsterdorf to Billwerder, and online store opened.

    Rating
    3.50Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 9

    Kehrwieder Kreativbrauerei

    Hamburg, Germany

    Kehrwieder Kreativbrauerei produce's unproven beer and is ranked #8 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "ü.NN IPA alkoholfrei", which is a Non-Alcoholic - IPA and "PROTOTYP", which is an India Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.48Poor
    Popularity
    Well rated
  10. 10

    Locksmith Brewing

    Hamburg, Germany

    Locksmith Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #9 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Wiener Lager", which is a Vienna Lager and "DDH West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Lagers.

    Rating
    3.42Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 11

    Balcony Brew

    Hamburg, Germany

    Rating
    3.14Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  12. 12

    Hammonia Bier

    Hamburg, Germany

    Hammonia Bier produce's unproven beer and is ranked #11 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Spezial", which is a Pale Lager and "Harmonie Bier", which is a Historical Beer - Adambier. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Others.

    Rating
    2.79Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  13. 14

    ÜberQuell

    Hamburg, Germany

    Moin Moin at ÜberQuell in the Riverkasematten. A special and historic place at the port of Hamburg. Used in olden times as a whale oil distillery, it was later a market hall, warehouse, air-raid shelter and famous jazz club. Now this beautiful, rugged place is the home of our micro brewery, brewpub, beer garden and pizzeria.

    Rating
    3.07Limited
    Popularity
    Well rated
  14. 15

    The Baby Goat

    Hamburg, Germany

    A craft beer brand based in Hamburg, Germany, running its own modern pubs. Find us in Grindelhof at The House, St Pauli at The Barn, or in some of Hamburg's best gastronomy.

    Rating
    3.02Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  15. 16

    Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht

    Hamburg, Germany

    Five locations in Germany, each location with a different brewer & brewhouse, as well as unique recipes at each location for even beers that similarly-named (Messing in Bielefeld is not the same as Messing in Hamburg, etc...). Please select the beer related to the location!

    Rating
    3.00Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  16. 17

    Blockbräu

    Hamburg, Germany

    Blockbräu produce's generally unappealing beer and is ranked #19 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Blockbräu Pils", which is a German Pilsner and "Blockbräu Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Bocks.

    Rating
    2.98Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  17. 18

    Landgang Brauerei

    Hamburg, Germany

    Landgang Brauerei was founded in 2015 as Hopper Bräu. The brewery is located in the center of Hamburg and open for visitors. A taproom with 10 taps is open from Thursdays to Saturdays. In only 3 years Landgang has developed into a must-visit beer destination in Hamburg. It is one of the few craft breweries in Germany that operate a taproom close to the city center.

    Rating
    2.94Limited
    Popularity
    Well rated
  18. 19

    Landgang Brauerei

    Hamburg, Germany

    Landgang Brauerei was founded in 2015 as Hopper Bräu. The brewery is located in the center of Hamburg and open for visitors. A taproom with 10 taps is open from Thursdays to Saturdays. In only 3 years Landgang has developed into a must-visit beer destination in Hamburg. It is one of the few craft breweries in Germany that operate a taproom close to the city center.

    Rating
    2.94Limited
    Popularity
    Well rated
  19. 20

    Astra St. Pauli Brauerei

    Hamburg, Germany

    Astra St. Pauli Brauerei produce's unproven beer and is ranked #20 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Inkasso IPA", which is a Session IPA and "Luden Lager", which is an India Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Bocks.

    Rating
    2.91Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  20. 21

    Ratsherrn Brauerei

    Hamburg, Germany

    In the heart of Hamburg, we blend brewing history with spirit... This is our home, and it means the world to us. We started in 2012 here, we come from here, our hearts beat here. This place has everything to do with our sense of who we are. We are dedicated to an already 1000-year-old history and craft of Brewing in Hamburg—though not just any old conventions. We love authentic craft and we love diversity. First built – then brewed. The Ratsherrn awakened on this site with a deep hunger for experience. The best ingredients combine with a brewmaster's enthusiasm: from the preparation of the mash, through the entire fermentation process to filling the kegs. We want to inspire you with our range of characterful beers—time and time again. We, the people of Ratsherrn, love beer—and we love our city. We strive to ensure that you will feel, taste and experience the same. We want to be clear where that comes from and who is behind it. We do, and we are on our way.

    Rating
    2.91Limited
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  21. 22

    Wildwuchs Brauwerk Hamburg

    Hamburg, Germany

    Moin Hamburg! We are the very first Brewery in Hamburg to be EU organic certified. Try our local and organic beer at our Schankraum or have it delivered to you via our online-shop! Das erste Hamburger Bio-Craftbeer mit Zutaten aus kontrolliert ökologischem Anbau. Seit 2017 ist WILDWUCHS als einzige Hamburger Brauerei nach europäischen Richtlinien bio-zertifiziert!

    Rating
    2.90Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  22. 23

    Brauboys Billerhude

    Hamburg, Germany

    Brauboys – das ist Straight Craft Beer Brewing von der Billerhuder Insel. Als waschechte Hamburger Home Beer Brewer schmeckt man unsere überregionale Ambition frisch heraus. Wir frickeln am klaren, kantigen Geschmack – gerne herb und hopfig oder auch mal malzig und mild – aber immer lecker und nur mit besten Rohstoffen. Unsere Idee von richtig gutem Bier craften wir in Hamburgs wildem Osten auf der Billerhuder Insel – zwischen Straßenstrich und Schrebergarten – ehrlich und ohne Chichi. Probiert doch mal. Cheers, mates!

    Rating
    2.89Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  23. 24

    Gröninger Privatbrauerei

    Hamburg, Germany

    Die Gröninger Privatbrauerei ist eine der ältesten Brauereien in Hamburg. Seit 1793 brauen wir unser Gröninger Pils im Herzen Hamburgs nach traditioneller Rezeptur. Die süffige, hopfige Note verleiht unserem Bier seinen ganz besonderen Charakter. Kommen Sie vorbei auf ein frisches Gröninger Pils! In der Hamburger Altstadt gelegen, einen Steinwurf von der historischen Speicherstadt entfernt, befindet sich das traditionsreiche Brauhaus mit dem Braukeller. Zwischen Kupferkesseln und altehrwürdigen Gemäuern können Sie sich nicht nur mit einem köstlichen Gröninger Pils erfrischen, sondern auch üppige, rustikale Speisen genießen. Probieren Sie unser Spanferkel, die knusprige Gröninger Schweinshaxe, Fischspezialitäten oder einen zünftigen Brotzeitteller!

    Rating
    2.87Limited
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  24. 25

    Motoraver Manufaktur

    Stade, Niedersachsen, Germany

    Motoraver Manufaktur produce's unproven beer and is ranked #29 in Lower Saxony. They are most well known for "Helge's Fahrbier", which is a Non-Alcoholic Beer - IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Non Alcoholics.

    Rating
    2.86Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  25. 26

    Hopfenliebe

    Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

    Hopfenliebe produce's unproven beer and is ranked #28 in Schleswig-Holstein. They are most well known for "65er Harksheider", which is an American Pale Ale and "Norderstedter Pils", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.86Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  26. 27

    Bodega Bierstube Nagel

    Hamburg, Germany

    Bodega Bierstube Nagel produce's unproven beer and is ranked #25 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Nagel-Bräu", which is a Schwarzbier. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Lagers.

    Rating
    2.83Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  27. 28

    Barbarossa I Am

    Hamburg, Germany

    Statt nur über andere Biere zu sprechen, wollten wir auch unser eigenes Bier brauen. In Zusammenarbeit mit erfahrenen Braumeistern ist die Marke „Barbarossa I am“ entstanden. Vier verschiedene, fassgereifte Craft Bier Rezepte wurden dabei entwickelt: Gose, Imperial Stout, Porter und Hansebock. Namensgeber von „Barbarossa I am“ ist übrigens Friedrich der I. (genannt Barbarossa), der im Jahr 1189 der Stadt Hamburg einen Freibrief ausstellte und damit den Handel mit Getreide und Bier ermöglichte. Was könnte besser zu Grainli® passen?

    Rating
    2.79Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  28. 29

    HWB Winterhuder Bier GmbH

    Hamburg, Germany

    HWB Winterhuder Bier GmbH produce's unproven beer and is ranked #26 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Winterhuder Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.78Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  29. 30

    Kuddel Bier Hamburg

    Hamburg, Germany

    Kuddel Bier Hamburg produce's unproven beer and is ranked #27 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Kuddel Bier", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.73Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  30. 31

    LÜTTE HÖÖG

    Hamburg, Germany

    Rating
    2.66Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  31. 32

    Holsten-Brauerei AG

    Hamburg, Germany

    Die Holsten Brauerei ist in Hamburg zuhause. Kein Wunder – denn nur durch den rauen Charme dieser Stadt kann ein Holsten zu dem werden, was es ist: ein ehrliches Bier. Doch nicht nur der Charme Hamburgs macht das Holsten Bier aus, sondern auch das Können eines echten Braumeisters. Und dass der weiß, was er tut, das beweist Holsten jeden Tag aufs Neue.

    Rating
    2.62Limited
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  32. 33

    Zwick

    Hamburg, Germany

    Zwick produce's unproven beer and is ranked #29 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Zwick Hell", which is a Helles Lager and "Zwick Dunkel", which is a Dark Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Lagers.

    Rating
    2.52Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  33. 34

    Holsten-Brauerei AG

    Hamburg, Germany

    Die Holsten Brauerei ist in Hamburg zuhause. Kein Wunder – denn nur durch den rauen Charme dieser Stadt kann ein Holsten zu dem werden, was es ist: ein ehrliches Bier. Doch nicht nur der Charme Hamburgs macht das Holsten Bier aus, sondern auch das Können eines echten Braumeisters. Und dass der weiß, was er tut, das beweist Holsten jeden Tag aufs Neue.

    Rating
    2.47Limited
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  34. 35

    Reepbana

    Hamburg, Germany

    Reepbana offers innovative new beer and soft drink brands "Made in Germany" for international markets with a unique marketing & design concept. Reeper B. and Stangen beers are brewed in Mönchengladbach, with our world-famous German Know-how, a generous amount of passion and love for brewing. Reepbana GmbH is located in Hamburg's harbour district St. Pauli.

    Rating
    2.37Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  35. 36

    Uwe (GUTE GmbH)

    Hamburg, Germany

    Moin, wir sind Uwe. Uwe ist die erste deutsche Craft Bier-Marke, die nur alkoholfreie Biere rausbringt. Dahinter stecken drei Freunde aus Hamburg: Laia, Sönke und Philip. Anfang Mai 2018 ging Uwe an den Start. Unser Ziel: alkoholfreies Craft Bier, das mit der gleichen Leidenschaft hergestellt wird, die andere Brauer den alkoholischen Getränken vorbehalten. Wir wollen, dass man endlich selbstbewusst alkoholfreies Bier trinken kann. Ohne sich zum Affen zu machen. Man kann auch alkoholfreies Bier trinken, ohne sich zum Affen zu machen. TRINK UWE. KOMM MAL KLAR.

    Rating
    2.26Limited
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  36. 37

    Haus der 131 Biere

    Hamburg, Germany

    Haus der 131 Biere produce's unproven beer and is ranked #32 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Cerveza Guama", which is a Pale Lager and "Sexy Girl", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.14Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  37. 38

    EDEKA-Verbund (EUCO GmbH & Netto Discounter)

    Hamburg, Germany

    EDEKA-Verbund (EUCO GmbH & Netto Discounter) produce's unproven beer and is ranked #33 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Ratskrone Premium Pilsener", which is a German Pilsner and "Ratskrone Export Premium", which is a Dortmunder / Export Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Shandy / Radlers.

    Rating
    2.12Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  38. 39

    Pnl Trend Solution

    Hamburg, Germany

    Pnl Trend Solution produce's unproven beer and is ranked #34 in Hamburg. They are most well known for "Hamburg 040 Pils", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.08Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  39. 40

    Dovgan GmbH

    Hamburg, Germany

    DOVGAN beliefert die Deutschen Einzelhandelsketten seit 1998 mit authentischen Produkten unter TOP-Marken aus Russland, Polen, Rumänien, Adria-Region (Ex Jugoslawien) und Orient (Türkei, Libanon, Marokko, Syrien usw.)

    Rating
    1.68Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated

Showing the top 40 of 41 breweries we track here. The full list is in the app.