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Best breweries in Bologna, Italy

Within 16 miles of Bologna we track 24 breweries. 1 rates Great. Ca' del Brado in Rastignano leads the list at 4.20 (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

    Ca' del Brado

    Rastignano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Ca' del Brado Γ¨ una cantina brassicola bolognese, dedita alla produzione, fermentazione e affinamento di birre non convenzionali. Wild, funky and barrel aged beers from Bologna - Italy

    Rating
    4.20Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  2. 2

    Malcantone

    Ozzano dell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Malcantone produce's good quality beer and is ranked #31 in Italy. They are most well known for "Dragonfly", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier and "Rooster", which is a Bock. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.87Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  3. 3

    Birrificio Claterna

    Castel San Pietro Terme, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Claterna realizza birra artigianale agricola con una passione tale per questo delicato prodotto da voler gestire ogni aspetto della produzione, dalla semina delle materie prime alla mescita. Birre che partono dalla grande tradizione brassicola mondiale per sconfinare in versioni personali.

    Rating
    3.69Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  4. 4

    Birreria Populare

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Rating
    3.59Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  5. 5

    MFB Manifattura Birre Bologna

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    MFB Manifattura Birre Bologna produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "American Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Kappa", which is a KΓΆlsch. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    3.49Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  6. 6

    Birra Cerqua

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Birra Cerqua produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Four Hops", which is an American IPA and "Desert Sun", which is a Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.48Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  7. 7

    Low Profile

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Rating
    3.48Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Birra Bellazzi

    San Lazzaro di Savena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Birra Bellazzi produce's decent quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Alley Hop", which is an Imperial IPA and "Jake", which is a New Zealand Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.47Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 9

    Vecchia Orsa

    Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Birrificio Vecchia Orsa was founded in 2008 in a countryside farmhouse when the idea of a social enterprise met the passion for beer of a former sociology student, now the brewer at Vecchia Orsa. Today, Vecchia Orsa produces approximately 1.000 hectoliters of craft beer each year, mostly top-fermented, unpasteurized, and bottle-conditioned. There are 13 beer styles produced in both bottles and kegs for draft distribution. The Birrificio Vecchia Orsa’s social inclusion project focuses on people with disabilities, emphasizing the dignity and autonomy of every individual.

    Rating
    3.47Poor
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  10. 10

    O'Ste Birra Artigianale

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    O'ste Birra Artigianale is an Italian beer company that combines a passion for beer with Italian artisanal tradition. We enthusiastically dedicate ourselves to creating unique beers that tell stories of craftsmanship and authentic taste. Our philosophy is based on carefully selecting ingredients and employing artisanal production that respects the traditional beer-making process. Every beer we produce is a result of our dedication, creativity, and commitment to providing an extraordinary taste experience. We believe that beer is much more than a beverage: it's a continually evolving work of art. From the foam to the last sip, we want every moment to be a celebration of good taste and conviviality.

    Rating
    3.44Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 11

    Apec

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Apec produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Bionda", which is a Blonde Ale and "Ambrata", which is a Strong Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Strong Ales.

    Rating
    3.21Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  12. 12

    Birra Babilia

    San Lazzaro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Birra Babilia produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Aparilla", which is an American Pale Ale and "Break Warrior", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    3.19Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  13. 13

    Brew Moon

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Brew Moon propone un prodotto frutto di un lungo e minuzioso lavoro, ogni scelta, ogni ingrediente, ogni passaggio produttivo Γ¨ la naturale conseguenza di un continuo divenire, un infinito viaggio verso un mondo piΓΉ ampio e ricco, dove un semplice boccale di birra artigianale si rivela un prezioso sguardo dentro se stessi.

    Rating
    2.99Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  14. 14

    Birra Brisa

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Birra Brisa produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Sorbole", which is a Saison and "Soccia", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons.

    Rating
    2.95Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  15. 15

    No Socks Beer

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    No Socks Beer produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "La Uno.zero", which is an American Pale Ale and "La Minimale", which is a Blonde Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    2.66Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  16. 16

    Birrificio Emiliano

    Ex Euroceramica, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Birrificio Emiliano produce's generally unappealing beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Tropicale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Forum Gallorum", which is a KΓΆlsch. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.04Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  17. 17

    Statale Nove

    Crespellano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Statale Nove produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Levante", which is a Helles Lager and "Kartola", which is a MΓ€rzen. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.

    Rating
    2.98Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  18. 18

    Zapap

    Castello di Serravalle, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Rating
    2.97Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  19. 19

    Birra Popolare

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Rating
    2.87Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  20. 20

    Ronzani

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    La storia di Birra Ronzani, come quella del fiume in cui affondano le sue radici, non ha mai smesso di scorrere placida. Iniziata nel 1855 nel cuore di Bologna, ha attraversato l’ottocento e il novecento per approdare nel nuovo millennio in grande stile, come nella sua tradizione di Oro del Reno. La storia continua.

    Rating
    2.83Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  21. 21

    Ronzani

    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    La storia di Birra Ronzani, come quella del fiume in cui affondano le sue radici, non ha mai smesso di scorrere placida. Iniziata nel 1855 nel cuore di Bologna, ha attraversato l’ottocento e il novecento per approdare nel nuovo millennio in grande stile, come nella sua tradizione di Oro del Reno. La storia continua.

    Rating
    2.83Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  22. 22

    ROR

    Casalecchio di Reno, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Rating
    2.65Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  23. 23

    Atlante Srl

    Casalecchio di Reno, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Rating
    2.46Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  24. 24

    COOP Italy

    Casalecchio di Reno, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Rating
    2.39Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated