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Best breweries in Hamilton, New Zealand

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

    Bootleg Brewery Ltd

    Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

    We make beer with personality, big IPAs, big Stouts, Belgians (which are big) also a mean German Lager. Brewery & Taproom located in Matangi Dairy Factory. Round the back! 452B Tauwhare Road, Matangi, Waikato. We are staunchly independent, we support other independent breweries and reciprocating businesses. ALWAYS CHOOSE INDEPENDENT BEER YOU HAVE A CHOICE, say no to mass produced duopolistic cannabalistic breweries. Head to our shop for beers, delivery to North Island NZ www.bootlegbrewery.co.nz/shop

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  2. 2

    Brewaucracy

    Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

    Making traditional (and sometimes less traditional) styles with integrity and heart since 2011. We're not trendy. We just love good beer, and we want to make it for you.

    Rating
    4.11Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  3. 3

    Shunters Yard Brewing Limited

    Tamahere, Waikato, New Zealand

    Shunters Yard Brewing Limited produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #44 in New Zealand. They are most well known for "Station Master", which is an English IPA and "Midnight Special", which is an Other Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  4. 4

    Good George Brewing

    Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

    If we told you that Good George was the best thing to come out of Hamilton, you’d probably think for a minute then make a joke about how we don’t have much competition. That’s okay, we can handle it. When you come from a city that boasts a bridge called Bridge Street Bridge, you learn quickly not to take life too seriously. Our mission is to reward drinkers with better beer. Beer shouldn’t be bland, full of chemicals, mass produced or boring. It should be good... Come and see what we mean. Good things come to those who wait....

    Rating
    3.77Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  5. 5

    Three Fat Pigs

    Tamahere, Waikato, New Zealand

    Three Fat Pigs Brewing. We are a small and passionate brewery born from the love of great, innovative and boundary pushing beers. Try a few of our brews and let us know what you think. We think you'll be, "HAPPY AS A PIG IN MUD"

    Rating
    3.61Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  6. 6

    Patrons Brewing Co.

    Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

    With a background in hospitality - we know how to host a great party. We also know how to make people feel special, no matter who they are. That's why we first started brewing fresh, naturally carbonated beers for and inspired by, our eclectic mix of patrons. Our brand idea puts the customers into the brand, weaving the variety of people we serve into the DNA of the brewery. It doesn't matter where you come from, who you love, or how you earn your crust. What matters is that you're here - so pull up a seat and have a drink with us.

    Rating
    3.58Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated