# Best breweries in Iowa City, Iowa

> The best breweries in Iowa City, Iowa, ranked. 5 breweries within 13 miles, 2 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

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Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → Iowa → Iowa City

Within 13 miles of Iowa City we track 5 breweries. 2 rate Exceptional. Field Day Brewing Company in North Liberty leads the list at 4.60 (Exceptional).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Field Day Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/field-day-brewing-company-30488.md) — 4.60, Exceptional — North Liberty, Iowa
2. [Big Grove Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/big-grove-brewery-5208.md) — 4.44, Exceptional — Solon, Iowa
3. [Backpocket Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/backpocket-brewing-5183.md) — 3.96, Fine — Coralville, Iowa
4. [ReUnion Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/reunion-brewery-6982.md) — 3.86, Fine — Coralville, Iowa
5. [Crystal Dreams](https://finding.beer/brewery/crystal-dreams-29021.md) — 3.56, Poor — Iowa City, Iowa

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