# Best breweries in Hamilton, New Zealand

> The best breweries in Hamilton, New Zealand, ranked. 6 breweries within 16 miles, 2 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/new-zealand/hamilton/> · data updated 2026-09-10*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → New Zealand → Hamilton

Within 16 miles of Hamilton we track 6 breweries. 2 rate Great. Bootleg Brewery Ltd in Hamilton leads the list at 4.22 (Great).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Bootleg Brewery Ltd](https://finding.beer/brewery/bootleg-brewery-ltd-14622.md) — 4.22, Great — Hamilton, Waikato Region
2. [Brewaucracy](https://finding.beer/brewery/brewaucracy-10063.md) — 4.11, Great — Hamilton, Waikato Region
3. [Shunters Yard Brewing Limited](https://finding.beer/brewery/shunters-yard-brewing-limited-17146.md) — 3.86, Fine — Tamahere, Waikato
4. [Good George Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/good-george-brewing-7759.md) — 3.77, Fine — Hamilton, Waikato
5. [Three Fat Pigs](https://finding.beer/brewery/three-fat-pigs-12061.md) — 3.61, Poor — Tamahere, Waikato
6. [Patrons Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/patrons-brewing-co-30728.md) — 3.58, Poor — Hamilton, Waikato

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