# Best breweries in Chico, California

> The best breweries in Chico, California, ranked. 8 breweries within 13 miles. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/california/chico/> · data updated 2026-09-13*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → California → Chico

Within 13 miles of Chico we track 8 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Secret Trail Brewing Company in Chico leads the list at 3.91 (Fine).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Secret Trail Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/secret-trail-brewing-company-4097.md) — 3.91, Fine — Chico, California
2. [Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/sierra-nevada-brewing-co-365.md) — 3.87, Fine — Chico, California
3. [Ramble West Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/ramble-west-brewing-co-33291.md) — 3.87, Fine — Chico, California
4. [Farmers Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/farmers-brewing-company-35656.md) — 3.86, Fine — Chico, California
5. [Mulberry Station Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/mulberry-station-brewing-company-31278.md) — 3.51, Poor — Chico, California
6. [Strainge Beast](https://finding.beer/brewery/strainge-beast-25073.md) — 3.45, Poor — Chico, California
7. [Eckert Malting & Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/eckert-malting-brewing-co-3066.md) — 2.70, Poor — Chico, California
8. [British Bulldog](https://finding.beer/brewery/british-bulldog-373.md) — 2.98, Limited — Chico, California

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