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Best breweries in Basel, Switzerland

Within 16 miles of Basel we track 44 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Käppelijoch Spezialitäten Hausbrauerei in Basel leads the list at 3.85 (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

    Käppelijoch Spezialitäten Hausbrauerei

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Käppelijoch Spezialitäten Hausbrauerei produce's good quality beer and is ranked #26 in Switzerland. They are most well known for "Sicario", which is an Other Porter and "Burns Ale", which is an Altbier - Traditional. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  2. 2

    Shrinkbrew Ales

    Pratteln, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Swiss homebrewer / picobrewery based in Pratteln Switzerland. Currently brewing on a 150l System small batches that are intended to differ from batch to batch. Main goal: no boring beer. Every batch and bottle should be an experience. Classic Styles with a focus on hoppy beers, fruited beers, barreled beers and crazy experiments. online shop open.

    Rating
    3.79Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  3. 3

    Matt & Elly

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Matt & Elly produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "BAÑOS DE AGUA SANTA", which is a New England IPA and "ROCK AWAY! Edition Strata", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.70Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  4. 4

    Stadtmauer Brauer

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Die Brauerei steht entlang der alten Basler Stadtmauern aus dem 11.- und 13. Jahrhundert. Dies ist ein archäologisches Highlight, historisch von Bedeutung und Namensgeber der Brauerei. Die «Stadtmauer Brauer» Brauerei ist als integrierendes Konzept gedacht, welches auch eine Plattform für andere Brauereien sein soll. Unsere Philosophie ist unsere Stärke - handcrafted.

    Rating
    3.61Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  5. 5

    Chastelbach Brauerei

    Himmelried, Solothurn, Switzerland

    In der Chastelbach Brauerei entstehen seit 2006 in reiner Handarbeit urtümliche, solide Biere. Chastelbach-Biere werden mit viel Sorgfalt und nach traditioneller Braukunst hergestellt. Gebraut mit Himmelrieder Quellwasser, weder filtriert noch pasteurisiert und ohne jegliche Konservierungsmittel, behalten die Chastelbach-Biere den unverfälschten, natürlichen Biergeschmack.

    Rating
    3.55Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  6. 6

    The Beer Guerrillas

    Pratteln, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Rating
    3.54Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  7. 7

    Brau Rebel

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    2 Gipsy-Brewers from Basel with the goal to create great Beers - trying to change the norm. We take the extra step to brew big and tasty beers. Rebellisch & Geschmacksintensiv

    Rating
    3.43Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Blaue Ente

    Münchenstein, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Die Mikrobrauerei Blaue Ente hält, was sie verspricht: Wir sind nämlich wirklich mikro! ;-) Gebraut wird seit Dezember 2017 als angemeldete Mikrobrauerei bei uns zu Hause in Muttenz in der eigenen Waschküche und der geringen Auflage von 25 Litern pro Woche. Somit stammt jede einzelne Flasche aus liebevoller Handarbeit und dem Willen, auch auf kleinstem Raum Grosses zu schaffen.

    Rating
    3.42Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 9

    Hard Labor Brew

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Rating
    3.40Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  10. 10

    Rock beer

    Reinach, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Rating
    3.40Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 12

    Föifliberbier

    Ziefen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Rating
    3.16Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  12. 13

    Rössli Bier

    Füllinsdorf, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Rössli Bier produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Rauchbier", which is a Smoked Beer and "Black Beauty", which is a Dark Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Smoked Beers.

    Rating
    3.03Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  13. 14

    Engibeer

    Waldenburg, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Rating
    2.94Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  14. 15

    Tiboris

    Basel, Basel City, Switzerland

    Tiboris produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Teatime", which is a Spiced / Herbed Beer and "Fruitpunch", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Spiced Beers.

    Rating
    2.86Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  15. 16

    Kitchen Brew

    Allschwil, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Kitchen Brew produce's characterless beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Cascade Amber Ale", which is an American Red Ale and "Session IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.01Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  16. 17

    Fermento Brewery

    Oberwil, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Rating
    2.96Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  17. 18

    BrauBudeBasel BBB

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    BrauBudeBasel BBB produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Rotes", which is a Brown Ale - English and "Blaues", which is a Roggenbier. Their primary focus is brewing Brown Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.95Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  18. 19

    Gleis 1

    Liestal, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Rating
    2.95Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  19. 20

    Birtel

    Münchenstein, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Birtel produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Red Ale", which is an American Red Ale and "Wheat Ale", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    2.94Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  20. 21

    Landskroner Bräu

    Hofstetten-Flüh, Solothurn, Switzerland

    Innovative Craft Bier Brauerei aus der Region Basel, Schweiz. Herzstück ist das BrauKon 10hl Sudhaus in Grellingen. // Innovative craft beer brewery near Basel, Switzerland. The BrauKon 10hl brewhouse in Grellingen is the core of our brewery.

    Rating
    2.93Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  21. 22

    Fischerstube

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Ueli Bier – das älteste Craftbeer Basels. Wie schmeckt Basel? Für die einen erfrischend wie ein Zolli-Cornet an einem Sommertag. Für die anderen süss wie das berühmte Läckerli. Und für wieder andere aromatisch wie ein Schluck Ueli Bier. Letzteres ist eigentlich kein Wunder, wenn man bedenkt, dass es uns bereits seit 1974 gibt. Wir haben also schon Craftbier hergestellt, als noch kaum jemand wusste, was das ist. Denn lange bevor kreative Köpfe an der amerikanischen Westküste den Getränkemarkt revolutioniert haben, kamen die Baslerinnen und Basler an der Ostküste des Rheins in den Genuss von unfiltrierten Spezialbieren. Begonnen hat alles 1974 mit dem legendären Ueli Reverenz, das heute noch über dieselbe Rezeptur verfügt wie damals. Mittlerweile führen wir sechs Offenbiere, viele weitere Sorten sind als Flaschenbier im Handel erhältlich. Dem Pioniergeist verpflichtet, kreiert unser Team ausserdem laufend neue Bierspezialitäten wie das Van Ueli, das Ueli Pablo oder das Tut-Anch-Ueli. Eines gilt deshalb mehr denn je: Wenn du dir Basel auf der Zunge zergehen lassen willst, kommst du an uns nicht vorbei. Cheers!

    Rating
    2.93Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  22. 23

    Zipfelbier

    Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Zipfelbier produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Pale Ale", which is an English Pale Ale and "Brownie", which is a Dark Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    2.92Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  23. 24

    Volta Bräu

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Das Volta Bräu brauen wir nach traditionellem Handwerk. Wertvolle Geschmacksträger bleiben dabei erhalten, da wir das Bier weder filtrieren noch pasteurisieren oder mit Konservierungsstoffen versehen. Unsere Produkte kommen wo immer möglich aus der Region und werden nachhaltig verwertet.

    Rating
    2.91Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  24. 25

    Wirth & Sons Brewery

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Rating
    2.91Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  25. 26

    Unser Bier

    Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Unser Bier produce's not great quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Amber", which is an Amber Lager and "Blond", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Lagers and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    2.90Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  26. 27

    Schwarzbuebe Bier

    Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, Solothurn, Switzerland

    Schwarzbuebe Bier produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Citra Gold", which is a Helles Lager and "Rosso", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    2.90Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  27. 28

    Bierwerkstatt NordSud

    Rheinfelden, Aargau, Switzerland

    Global inspiriert: Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt der kreativen Biere. Es gibt kaum etwas, mit dem man einem Sud nicht eine spezielle Note verleihen könnte. Aromen zu finden, die einem Bier das gewisse „Etwas“ verleihen, ist unser Ziel. Mit viel Herzblut erschaffen wir so immer wieder neue Geschmackskreationen. Wobei wir grossen Wert darauf legen, dass unsere Biere nicht nur durch die Auswahl spezieller Zutaten auffallen, sondern auch echten Trinkgenuss bieten. Lokal produziert: Bier braucht Heimat und Rheinfelden ist eine Bierstadt. Dies sind für uns zwei gute Gründe hier zu brauen. An diesem Ort an dem schon seit Generationen Bier hergestellt wird, wollen wir den Grundstein für unsere Brauerei legen. Wir fühlen uns der Rheinfelder Brautradition verpflichtet, suchen aber auch stets neue Wege, um aufregende und spannende Biere herzustellen. Dass wir dabei die lokalen Händler und Handwerker bevorzugen liegt für uns auf der Hand.

    Rating
    2.87Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  28. 29

    Canthecan

    Basel, Basel City, Switzerland

    Rating
    2.86Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  29. 30

    La Bicéphale

    Blotzheim, Grand Est, France

    Rating
    2.84Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  30. 31

    Brauerei im Kesselhaus

    Weil am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Wir erzeugen Craft Beer– mit unserem handgefertigten Bier sind wir kein Hersteller von großen Mengen, aber dafür von höchster Qualität und Natürlichkeit – klein aber fein. Wir verwenden biologische Produkte bei Hopfen und Malz, und unsere Biere sind geprägt vom saisonalen Charakter der verwendeten Produkte. Zeitgleich nutzen wir modernste Technik zur Steuerung und Kontrolle unserer hohen Qualitätsansprüche.

    Rating
    2.83Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  31. 32

    Microbrasserie G'Sundgo

    Eschentzwiller, Grand Est, France

    De l’eau, du malt, du houblon, de la levure, du sucre. Des bouteilles, des capsules, de la colle, des étiquettes, des caisses plein le coffre à en faire couiner les amortisseurs. De la sueur, des brûlures, des lumbagos, de la patience, des dégustations, des rencontres, du partage. La micro brasserie G’sundgo met tout en œuvre pour vous faire découvrir sa gamme de bières artisanales biologiques. Hopla G’sundheit im Sundgau.

    Rating
    2.82Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  32. 33

    Hopster & Malzer

    Rickenbach, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Rating
    2.79Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  33. 34

    Radwulf

    Vieux-Ferrette, Grand Est, France

    Radwulf produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Yellow Carpet", which is a Session IPA and "Copain Comme Cochon - Brune IPA Brown Sugar", which is a Brown Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.79Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  34. 35

    Radwulf

    Vieux-Ferrette, Grand Est, France

    Radwulf produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Yellow Carpet", which is a Session IPA and "Copain Comme Cochon - Brune IPA Brown Sugar", which is a Brown Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.79Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  35. 36

    Hieber's Hausbrauerei Marktbier

    Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Hieber's Hausbrauerei Marktbier produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Pils", which is a German Pilsner and "Kellerbier", which is a Kellerbier / Zwickelbier. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Wheat Beers.

    Rating
    2.78Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  36. 37

    Privatbrauerei Lasser

    Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Privatbrauerei Lasser produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Lasser Premium Pils", which is a German Pilsner and "Lasser Hell", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Bocks.

    Rating
    2.76Limited
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  37. 38

    Markgräfler Brauwerk

    Kandern, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Markgräfler Brauwerk produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "High Noon", which is an American Pale Ale and "Farmhouse Ale", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Lagers and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    2.74Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  38. 39

    Zur grünen Amsel

    Riehen, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

    Zur grünen Amsel produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Amsel Häll", which is a Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.68Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  39. 40

    Arli Brau

    Arlesheim, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

    Arli Brau produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Spez", which is a Pale Lager and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    2.67Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated

Showing the top 40 of 44 breweries we track here. The full list is in the app.