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Best breweries in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, Iowa

Within 13 miles of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island we track 13 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 2 rate Great. Adventurous Brewing in Bettendorf leads the list at 4.63 (Exceptional).

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

    Adventurous Brewing

    Bettendorf, Iowa, United States

    Adventurous Brewing produce's flawless beer and is ranked #4 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Citraculture", which is a New England IPA and "Rolling 7’s", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.63Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  2. 2

    Wake Brewing

    Rock Island, Illinois, United States

    Wake Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #14 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Hand of Doom", which is an Other Stout and "Invisible Oranges", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.32Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  3. 3

    Stompbox Brewing

    Davenport, Iowa, United States

    Stompbox Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #12 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Strength of the Mind", which is a New England IPA and "Flood Insurance", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.26Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  4. 4

    Radicle Effect Brewerks

    Rock Island, Illinois, United States

    Radicle Effect Brewerks produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "We Have the Technology", which is an American Red Ale and "Roasted Garlic Stout", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.96Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  5. 5

    Twin Span Brewing

    Bettendorf, Iowa, United States

    Twin Span Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #32 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Uncle Juicy", which is a Fruit Beer and "The Davenporter", which is an Other Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    3.90Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  6. 6

    5ive Cities Brewing

    Bettendorf, Iowa, United States

    5ive Cities Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #31 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Bikini Bottom Pineapple Wheat", which is a Wheat Beer and "Schwifty Hippie", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Specialty Beers.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  7. 7

    Midwest Ale Works

    East Moline, Illinois, United States

    Midwest Ale Works is still unproven but has a lot of potential and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "BAMF IPA", which is an American IPA and "Tropical IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  8. 8

    Crawford Brew Works

    Bettendorf, Iowa, United States

    Crawford Brew Works is a craft brewery located in Bettendorf, Iowa, and is a member of the Iowa Brews Guild. The 3500 square foot space features Crawford Brewing Equipment and a taproom offering a number of flagship beers and seasonal options. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and the staff can accommodate groups of various sizes and with a Mezzanine area that is available to rent for private events.

    Rating
    3.81Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  9. 9

    Rebels & Lions Brewing

    Moline, Illinois, United States

    Rebels & Lions Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Unicorn Juice", which is an American IPA and "Milksteak", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.80Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  10. 10

    The Granary

    Eldridge, Iowa, United States

    Rating
    3.55Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 11

    Front Street Brewery

    Davenport, Iowa, United States

    Nestled in downtown Davenport in what was originally called the Bucktown area in the 1920’s, Front Street Brewery radiates the charm that only history can impart. Front Street’s warm interior is highlighted by burnished wood and exposed brick walls. The main brewery and restaurant, both more than 100 years old are separated by a quaint brick beer garden. Front Street Brewery, the oldest brew pub in the state of Iowa, is nestled beautifully along the bank of the Mighty Mississippi. It has served the fine community of Davenport, Iowa for over 18 years.

    Rating
    3.53Poor
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  12. 12

    Bent River Brewing Company

    Moline, Illinois, United States

    Located on the Mississippi River's Illinois border, Bent River Brewing Co. was founded in 1997 with a passion for perfecting handcrafted beer that captures the true spirit of traditional brewing and replicates that spirit with unwavering consistency. The result is a line of award-winning, distinctive, year-round and seasonal beers that is savored by beer lovers everywhere. Bent River Brewing Co. currently distributes in Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska.

    Rating
    3.51Poor
    Popularity
    Well rated
  13. 13

    Great River Brewery

    Davenport, Iowa, United States

    Great River Brewery produce's characterless beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Dirty Blonde", which is a Blonde Ale and "483 Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.44Poor
    Popularity
    Modestly rated