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Metro area
Best breweries in Reno, Nevada
Within 13 miles of Reno we track 19 breweries. 4 rate Great. Bristlecone Brewing Company in Reno leads the list at 4.38 (Great).
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
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Revision Brewing Company
Sparks, Nevada, United States
Revision Brewing Company is known for brewing quality, mouth-watering, and aromatic products for beer fans worldwide, through being founded on the principle of having an evolutionary spirit, reflecting growth, creativity and respect for craft beer. Brewmaster Jeremy Warren opened Revision Brewing in 2017 with four other founders. After only a year of opening the doors at Revision Brewing Company, the brewery gained substantial notoriety when it took a gold medal win for Revision IPA in the American India Pale Ale Category and DIPA won the silver medal in the Imperial India Pale Ale category at the 2018 World Beer Cup® awards. Only four other breweries in the history of the World Beer Cup® have medaled in both the American-Style India Pale Ale and the Imperial India Pale Ale category in the same year. Additionally, Revision Brewing company gained a great deal of respect for their barrel-aging program after their first release, Barrel-Aged Finite Madness, earned a gold medal at European Beer Star in 2019. Overall, Revision Brewing Company beers have won awards in Japan, Australia, Germany, Belgium, and in numerous competitions across the United States.
- Rating
- 4.26Great
- Popularity
- Very widely rated
- 3
Schussboom Brewing Co.
Reno, Nevada, United States
Schussboom Brewing is all about the beer, food, friends and family. Enjoy a brew/bite after a killer day on the mountain, hang out with friends and family in a casual environment and reward yourself with a good time. This family friendly brewpub is great place for adults and kids too!
- Rating
- 4.18Great
- Popularity
- Lightly rated
- 4
- 5
Electric Eye Beer Co.
Reno, Nevada, United States
Electric Eye Beer Company was born from the belief that beer and music share the same purpose: to move people. Founded by creators who grew up in the pulse of underground venues, late-night sessions, and the raw honesty of art, Electric Eye exists to honor every form of sound—from the familiar to the disruptive. We are a craft brewery built on creative risk, innovation, and expression. Like the music that shaped us, our beers are designed to challenge what's expected while staying deeply rooted in authenticity.
- Rating
- 3.96Fine
- Popularity
- Barely rated
- 6
Lead Dog Brewing
Reno, Nevada, United States
Lead Dog Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #8 in Nevada. They are most well known for "Citra Solo", which is an American IPA and "Peanut Butter Stout", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
- Rating
- 3.95Fine
- Popularity
- Well rated
- 7
Pigeon Head Brewery
Reno, Nevada, United States
Production brewery and taproom specializing in lagers since 2014. Head Brewer & Co-Owner Bryan Holloway was trained at the Siebel Institute and holds the International Diploma in Brewing Technology from the World Brewing Academy in Munich. The taproom near downtown Reno is a popular place for beer lovers to gather and enjoy high quality Pigeon Head beers. In addition to its lager brands (Pilsner, Black Lager, Red Rye Lager and India Pale Lager) Pigeon Head Brewery produces a variety of ales and other beer styles. A new seasonal usually appears each Friday. Pigeon Head cans and kegs are available in the taproom and are available at restaurants, bars and off-sale outlets.
- Rating
- 3.92Fine
- Popularity
- Modestly rated
- 8
Slieve Brewing Company
Reno, Nevada, United States
Slieve Brewing Company is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #10 in Nevada. They are most well known for "Mountain Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Jimbo's Coconut Porter", which is an English Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
- Rating
- 3.92Fine
- Popularity
- Barely rated
- 9
Great Basin Brewing Company
Sparks, Nevada, United States
Great Basin Brewing Company brews craft beer that speaks to the wild at heart, modern-day pioneers and those who refuse to settle. Our beer elevates experiences and fuels the greater good by helping to make the world a better place, one brew at a time.
- Rating
- 3.82Fine
- Popularity
- Well rated
- 10
Brasserie Saint James
Reno, Nevada, United States
Brasserie Saint James produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #19 in Nevada. They are most well known for "Red-Headed Stranger", which is a Saison and "Daily Wages", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Belgian Ales.
- Rating
- 3.78Fine
- Popularity
- Modestly rated
- 11
The Depot Brewery & Distillery
Reno, Nevada, United States
Our mission at The Depot is to share our pursuit and passion for transforming base ingredients into far more noble forms. Whether creating our spirits, beer or food, we subscribe to the theory that with care and passion, our craft offerings can be greater than the sum of their simple parts.
- Rating
- 3.78Fine
- Popularity
- Modestly rated
- 12
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing
Reno, Nevada, United States
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #26 in Nevada. They are most well known for "Haze Wagon IPA", which is an American IPA and "Hop Tramp", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
- Rating
- 3.77Fine
- Popularity
- Lightly rated
- 13
The Brewer’s Cabinet
Reno, Nevada, United States
The Brewer's Cabinet produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #28 in Nevada. They are most well known for "Dirty Wookie", which is a Brown Ale - Imperial and "Tahoe Amber Ale", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
- Rating
- 3.75Fine
- Popularity
- Modestly rated
- 14
The Fox Brewery & Pub
Reno, Nevada, United States
Discover The Fox Restaurant & Brewery in Reno's historic Linch Ranch & Carson City's 1862 St. Charles Hotel. Savor craft beers, hearty pub classics & seasonal specials in Nevada's cozy landmarks. Dine with us today!
- Rating
- 3.74Fine
- Popularity
- Barely rated
- 15
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Two Bald Guys Beverage Company
Reno, Nevada, United States
Two Bald Guys Beverage Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #33 in Nevada. They are most well known for "Two Bald Guys West Coast India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "Two Bald Guys Rye Pale Ale", which is a Rye Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Rye Beers.
- Rating
- 3.20Poor
- Popularity
- Barely rated
- 17
The Brew Brothers
Reno, Nevada, United States
Named Best Brewpub in America by Nightclub & Bar magazine, The Brew Brothers offers eight custom microbrews and a creative menu, including gourmet wood-fired pizzas, salads, burgers, ribs, sandwiches, homemade soups and complete dinners. The Brew Brothers has also been voted “Best Microbrew, “Best Beer Selection” and “Best Live Music” in several Best of Reno polls and was named the highest selling brewpub in North America.
- Rating
- 2.95Limited
- Popularity
- Modestly rated
- 18
Battle Born Beer
Reno, Nevada, United States
Battle Born Beer Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #48 in Nevada. They are most well known for "Battle Born Beer", which is a Pale Lager and "Battle Ready", which is an American Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.
- Rating
- 2.85Limited
- Popularity
- Barely rated
- 19
Ennoble Beverages
Reno, Nevada, United States
Our mission at Ennoble Beverages is to provide our customers and consumers the highest quality and most innovative adult beverages in every market we are present. And to be the most valuable supplier to the wholesalers and sales agencies in that we provide the highest quality of customer service and communicate with transparency.
- Rating
- 2.63Limited
- Popularity
- Barely rated