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Best breweries in Osaka, Japan

Within 16 miles of Osaka we track 28 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Nomodachi in Kobe leads the list at 3.86 (Fine).

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

    Nomodachi

    Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

    Nomodachi produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in Japan. They are most well known for "Horoyokai (ほろ妖怪)", which is a New Zealand IPA and "mist", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  2. 2

    Minoh Beer

    Minoo, Osaka, Japan

    クラシックなスタイルをスタンダードとしつつ、季節にあわせて様々なスタイルを醸造。 箕面ビールにしかない個性を日々追求しています。また、地域に根差しローカルビールがデイリービールになる日を目指しています。 From crisp lagers and rich stouts to creative seasonal releases, our award-winning brews capture the craftsmanship and flavors of Japan. We aim to be more than just a special occasion choice – a beer to be shared, enjoyed, and celebrated every day.

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  3. 3

    BAK

    Osaka, Japan

    Rating
    3.78Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  4. 4

    Craft Beer Base

    大阪府大阪市北区, Osaka, Japan

    Rating
    3.76Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  5. 5

    Marca Brewing

    Osaka, Japan

    Marca Brewing produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Coffee Amber", which is an American Red Ale and "Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.69Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  6. 6

    Marca Brewing

    Osaka, Japan

    Marca Brewing produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Coffee Amber", which is an American Red Ale and "Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.69Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  7. 7

    Heal Soul Brewery

    Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

    Rating
    3.64Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Kamigata Beer

    Osaka, Japan

    Rating
    3.52Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 9

    Starboard Brewing

    Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

    Starboard Brewing produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Panacea Session", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.43Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  10. 10

    Brewpub Center Point

    Osaka, Japan

    Brewpub Center Point produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Robust Porter", which is an Other Porter and "酒池肉林ペールエール", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.42Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 11

    Craftman Umami

    Osaka, Japan

    Rating
    3.35Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  12. 12

    Beer Belly Brewing

    Osaka, Japan

    Beer Belly Brewing produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "MASAJI Golden Ale", which is a Golden Ale and "Tacchan", which is a Brown Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.35Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  13. 13

    Okuyamato Beer

    Kashiwara, Osaka, Japan

    Rating
    3.34Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  14. 15

    Arimoto Bakushu

    Osaka, Japan

    Rating
    3.02Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  15. 16

    Nic Tanaka

    Osaka, Japan

    Nic Tanaka produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Miotsukushi Pilsner", which is an Other Pilsner and "Miotsukushi Marzen", which is a Märzen. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.

    Rating
    2.83Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  16. 17

    Têtard Vallée

    Osaka, Japan

    Têtard Vallée produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Kohaku Amber", which is an Other Red Ale and "Kuro", which is an English Porter. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.06Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  17. 18

    In Tha Door Brewing

    Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

    In Tha Door Brewing produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Ninomiya Funk Ale (二宮ファンクエール)", which is an English Pale Ale and "Session IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.05Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  18. 19

    Konishi Brewing Company

    Itami, Hyogo, Japan

    Konishi Brewing Company produce's characterless beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Snow Blanche", which is a Wheat Beer and "OSAKA Bay Blues", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.03Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  19. 20

    Kotobuki Brewing Co.

    Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan

    Kotobuki Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Kuninocho Kijou Gold", which is a Golden Ale and "Kuninocho Kura Amber", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    3.02Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  20. 21

    ONE's BREWERY

    Osaka, Japan

    One's Brewery produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "KLS-00", which is a Kölsch and "KLS-01", which is a Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    3.02Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  21. 22

    Derailleur Brew Works

    Osaka, Japan

    Derailleur Brew Works 〈ディレイラ ブリュー ワークス〉は朝から酒を楽しむ街〝ニシナリ〟にこだわり、ライオットエールのレシピを再現するために設立されたクラフトビール工場と企画運営チームの集合体です。 フランス語で『道を外す者=生き方を自分で選ぶ者』を意味するディレイラを冠し、常識や一本道に囚われない発想やマインドでビールを作り続けていくことを信念としています。

    Rating
    3.00Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  22. 23

    IN International

    Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

    IN International produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Rokko IPA", which is an English IPA and "Rokko Porter", which is an Other Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.96Limited
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  23. 24

    funsbrewing

    Osaka, Japan

    We at funs brewing were founded by a group of craft beer enthusiasts from a marketing company with approximately 60 years of experience. As a “brewery without a brewery,” we operate in Osaka. We aim to use our marketing expertise to share our beloved Japanese craft beer with people around the world. For example, while sake is an excellent accompaniment to delicious Japanese cuisine, we also encourage you to try pairing it with craft beer. We strive to create meaningful connections that enrich the lives of everyone who cherishes mealtime.

    Rating
    2.91Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  24. 25

    Dotonbori Brewery

    Osaka, Japan

    Dotonbori Brewery produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Osaka Alt", which is an Altbier and "Osaka Kölsch", which is a Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    2.82Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  25. 26

    Eiwa Confectionery

    Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan

    Eiwa Confectionery produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Hotaka Alt", which is an Altbier and "Hotaka Kölsch", which is a Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    2.75Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  26. 27

    Suntory Spirits Limited

    Osaka, Japan

    Suntory Beer Limited produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "The Premium Malt's", which is an Other Pilsner and "Kinmugi Rich Malt (金麦)", which is a Happoshu. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    2.67Limited
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  27. 28

    Karuizawa Brewery

    Ikoma, Nara, Japan

    Karuizawa Brewery produce's characterless beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Clear (クリア)", which is an Other Pilsner and "Weiss (白ビール)", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Lagers.

    Rating
    2.57Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated