# Best breweries in Ames, Iowa

> The best breweries in Ames, Iowa, ranked. 3 breweries within 13 miles, 1 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/iowa/ames/> · data updated 2026-09-11*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → Iowa → Ames

Within 13 miles of Ames we track 3 breweries. 1 rates Great. Alluvial Brewing Company in Ames leads the list at 4.30 (Great).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Alluvial Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/alluvial-brewing-company-1710.md) — 4.30, Great — Ames, Iowa
2. [Fenceline Beer Lab](https://finding.beer/brewery/fenceline-beer-lab-33686.md) — 3.80, Fine — Huxley, Iowa
3. [Torrent Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/torrent-brewing-company-6893.md) — 3.52, Poor — Ames, Iowa

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