# Best breweries in Gainesville, Florida

> The best breweries in Gainesville, Florida, ranked. 6 breweries within 13 miles. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/florida/gainesville/> · data updated 2026-09-06*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → Florida → Gainesville

Within 13 miles of Gainesville we track 6 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Blackadder Brewing Company in Gainesville leads the list at 3.87 (Fine).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Blackadder Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/blackadder-brewing-company-1216.md) — 3.87, Fine — Gainesville, Florida
2. [Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/cypress-grove-brewing-co-375.md) — 3.84, Fine — Gainesville, Florida
3. [Swamp Head Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/swamp-head-brewery-997.md) — 3.84, Fine — Gainesville, Florida
4. [Grand Scheme Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/grand-scheme-brewing-36083.md) — 3.79, Fine — Gainesville, Florida
5. [First Magnitude Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/first-magnitude-brewing-company-853.md) — 3.78, Fine — Gainesville, Florida
6. [Daft Cow Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/daft-cow-brewery-33508.md) — 3.77, Fine — Alachua, Florida

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