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Best breweries in New Hampshire, United States

We track 98 breweries in New Hampshire, United States. 6 rate Exceptional and 13 rate Great. Spyglass Brewing Company in Nashua leads the list at 4.62 (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

    Spyglass Brewing Company

    Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

    Spyglass Brewing Company is a local brewery in Nashua, NH. Right off Exit 1 on Rt. 3! We brew creative, inspired, extraordinary beers for the local area. Come by our taproom for pours and great food, and purchase cans to take home!

    Rating
    4.62Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  2. 2

    Schilling Beer Co.

    Littleton, New Hampshire, United States

    Schilling Beer Co. produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #2 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Alexandr", which is a Czech / Bohemian Pilsner and "Combover", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and IPAs.

    Rating
    4.62Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  3. 3

    Modestman Brewing

    Keene, New Hampshire, United States

    Modestman Brewing LLC produce's high quality beer and is ranked #7 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Center of Attention MEGA", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.62Exceptional
    Popularity
    Well rated
  4. 4

    From The Barrel Brewing Company

    Derry, New Hampshire, United States

    From The Barrel Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #3 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "MK Double IPA", which is an Imperial IPA and "Lily IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.56Exceptional
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  5. 5

    Kettlehead Brewing

    Tilton, New Hampshire, United States

    Kettlehead Brewing produce's world class beer and is ranked #4 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "The Agent", which is a New England IPA and "Dreamstate", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.50Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  6. 6

    Deciduous Brewing Company

    Newmarket, New Hampshire, United States

    Deciduous Brewing Company produce's flawless beer and is ranked #5 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Lollipop Forest Blackberry & Raspberry", which is a Fruited Sour and "Easy Operator", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.49Exceptional
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  7. 7

    Republic Brewing Company

    Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

    Rating
    4.46Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Back Hill Beer Company

    Rochester, New Hampshire, United States

    Back Hill Beer Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #8 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "3x Warm", which is a Brown Ale - American and "Triple Crown", which is a Blonde Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.31Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  9. 9

    Wildbloom Beer

    Littleton, New Hampshire, United States

    Wildbloom Beer produce's high quality beer and is ranked #11 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Pinecone", which is an American Pale Ale and "Gnome Shoes", which is a Belgian Blonde. Their primary focus is brewing Belgian Ales and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.29Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  10. 10

    Exeter Brewing Co.

    Exeter, New Hampshire, United States

    Exeter Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #6 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Swasey Daze", which is a New England IPA and "Purple Dinosaur", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.26Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 11

    Stoneface Brewing Company

    Newington, New Hampshire, United States

    Stoneface Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #12 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Full Clip", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.24Great
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  12. 12

    Vulgar Brewing Company

    Franklin, New Hampshire, United States

    Vulgar Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #14 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Tallman IPA", which is an American IPA and "Mill City IPA", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  13. 13

    Schwendi Bev Co.

    Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, United States

    At Schwendi Bev Co we embrace epic times, passions and best friends. Born in the mountains and built for adventure. No matter how you get up or down, it's always time to Get Schwendi!

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  14. 14

    Branch and Blade Brewing

    Keene, New Hampshire, United States

    At Branch and Blade we believe in constantly innovating the world of craft beer. Our goal is to deliver a variety of well-crafted beers of the highest quality. Additionally, we enjoy trying new styles and pushing the limits of our own creativity. We want you, the customer, to love our beer as much as we do.

    Rating
    4.19Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  15. 15

    Garrison City Beerworks

    Dover, New Hampshire, United States

    Garrison City Beerworks produce's high quality beer and is ranked #9 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Daybreak", which is an American IPA and "Synapse", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  16. 16

    Omnium Brewing

    Somersworth, New Hampshire, United States

    Omnium Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #26 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "New England Waterfall", which is a New England IPA and "Hyperion’s Wishh", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.16Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  17. 17

    Black Cloud Brewing Company

    Keene, New Hampshire, United States

    Nano Brewery located in downtown Keene, NH with a focus on New England IPAs but not limited to a variety of modern and classic styles. The space includes a kitchen with pizza and appetizers with plans to expand the menu.

    Rating
    4.15Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  18. 18

    WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery

    Hampton, New Hampshire, United States

    Whym Craft Pub & Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #16 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Leftover Fireworks", which is a New England IPA and "Major Juicy", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.

    Rating
    4.14Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  19. 19

    Kelsen Brewing Company

    Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States

    Kelsen Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #17 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Battle Axe IPA", which is an American IPA and "Paradigm Brown Ale", which is a Brown Ale - American. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.13Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  20. 20

    Woodstacker Beer Co.

    Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  21. 21

    TaleSpinner Brewery

    Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

    TaleSpinner Brewery offers a variety of New England and global-style craft beers with a focus on quality, inclusivity, and sustainability. Every brew has a tale to spin! | Located next to the Nashua River in downtown Nashua on Factory St with an entrance in back off Water St. | Please visit our website at ramblingtale.com for more information regarding our location, parking, and hours

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  22. 22

    Coös Brewing Company

    Colebrook, New Hampshire, United States

    Coös Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #18 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Dooryard NEIPA", which is a New England IPA and "Chockablock", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  23. 23

    Great Rhythm Brewing Company

    Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

    Great Rhythm Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #21 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Squeeze", which is an American IPA and "Tropical Haze", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  24. 24

    Post & Beam Brewing

    Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States

    Post & Beam Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #13 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Our Town IPA (w/ Citra)", which is a New England IPA and "Bandit Hat", which is an Irish Dry Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  25. 25

    Rekˈ·lis Brewing Company

    Bethlehem, New Hampshire, United States

    We're Rek'-lis. We are adventurous. We backcountry ski all over the beautiful White Mountains; mountain bike throughout our perfect forests; hike on the trails and bushwack where there are none. And we drink beer - great beer, beer that we make with passion, care, and a bit of reklisness. We are your bottom of the mountain beer and we're extremely proud of that. Come celebrate your adventure with us.

    Rating
    3.93Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  26. 26

    Feathered Friend Brewing

    Concord, New Hampshire, United States

    Feathered Friend Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #22 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Second Sun", which is a New England IPA and "Let It Be", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    3.93Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  27. 27

    Daydreaming Brewing Company

    Derry, New Hampshire, United States

    Located in the historic district of downtown Derry, New Hampshire. Our goal is to provide quality traditional English style ales both on draft and on cask, along with a few US favorite styles.

    Rating
    3.92Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  28. 28

    Liars Bench Beer Co.

    Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

    Housed in an old plumbing supply warehouse in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Liars Bench Beer Co. is an independently owned brewery, restaurant and beer garden. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, Liars Bench offers an ever-rotating selection of intentionally brewed, traditionally inspired ales and lagers, as well as a robust food menu, draft cocktails, and choice wines. With its industrial yet inviting atmosphere guests are encouraged to tell stories but not necessarily the truth. Here’s to empty lies, come share one.

    Rating
    3.91Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  29. 29

    Chapel + Main

    Dover, New Hampshire, United States

    5 barrel brewery/ gastropub in Dover, NH. Brewer/Owner David Yarrington. Chef/Owner Skye Bonney Owners Jake Smith, Gavin Beaudry, and Ben Lord of Black Birch in Kittery, ME

    Rating
    3.91Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  30. 30

    Big Day Brewing

    Gorham, New Hampshire, United States

    We wanted a place in town to hang out after whatever-kind-of-day; to have a couple beers, eat good food, and share the experience among good company. Our 10bbl brewhouse will allow us to crank out good, fresh beer while giving us the option to expand, be creative, and hone in on what the people want. And where there's fresh beer there needs to be fresh food. The kitchen will hit the spot with awesome dishes from local sourced meat and produce.

    Rating
    3.90Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  31. 31

    Northwoods Brewing Company

    Northwood, New Hampshire, United States

    Micro brewery with a 15bbl three-vessel brew house, and a 3bbl two-vessel pilot brew house both by Premier Stainless Systems, a six-head filler canning line by Pneumatic Scale Angelus, and a pizza kitchen and bake shop. We currently distribute our beer both in 16oz cans and in half and sixth barrel kegs throughout NH, ME, MA, RI, VT, MT, and TN. #beershouldtakeyousomewhere

    Rating
    3.90Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  32. 32

    Twin Barns Brewing Company

    Meredith, New Hampshire, United States

    Twin Barns Brewing Company was formed in June of 2018 with the plan to brew and serve proper handcrafted beer in the Lakes Region. Now, you will be able to find our beer just a short distance away from the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in a 1850s antique Meredith barn.

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  33. 33

    Fat Hen Brewing Company

    Exeter, New Hampshire, United States

    Rating
    3.89Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  34. 34

    Basecamp Brewing

    Lincoln, New Hampshire, United States

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  35. 35

    Lithermans Brewing Company

    Concord, New Hampshire, United States

    Lithermans Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #29 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "Misguided Angel", which is a New England IPA and "Lil Peach of My Heart", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  36. 36

    Muddy Road Brewery

    New Durham, New Hampshire, United States

    Muddy Road Brewery is the newest venture (est. 2018) of Line Hill Farm, a small family owned farm in New Durham, NH, where owners Kenneth Lance and Ann Richard focus on quality over quantity.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  37. 37

    Granite Roots Brewing

    Troy, New Hampshire, United States

    Closed for the Winter Granite Roots Brewing is located in Troy, New Hampshire in the shadows of Mount Monadnock. 5,000sq/ft beer garden, fire pits outside, heated greenhouse, private cabanas, plenty of picnic tables and umbrellas. Music & Food trucks/wood fire pizza. Children and dogs welcome!

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  38. 38

    Backyard Brewery & Kitchen

    Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

    Backyard Brewery and Kitchen is a family-owned craft brewery and restaurant located in Manchester, New Hampshire. Our small batch brewing allows us to explore a wide variety of styles of beer that are available on tap in our brewpub and at a few select locations around Southern New Hampshire. Cheers.

    Rating
    3.87Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  39. 39

    Concord Craft Brewing Company

    Concord, New Hampshire, United States

    Local. Flavor. At Concord Craft Brewing Company, it is our mission to hand-craft fresh, flavorful beers locally. We will brew our beers right in downtown Concord, where you can conveniently walk in and see it made and taste it fresh. We believe that once you try our small batch hand-crafted beers, you will be proud to drink your local Concord Craft beer whenever you are in the mood for a beer. While we can brew beers of every imaginable color, taste and consistency, our passion is to craft our beers in small batches so that YOU will enjoy them. We pledge to make the crisp and refreshing beers that will leave you wanting more.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  40. 40

    Able Ebenezer Brewing Company

    Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

    Able Ebenezer Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Burn The Ships", which is an American IPA and "Victory Nor Defeat", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  41. 41

    Great North Aleworks

    Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

    Great North Aleworks produce's good quality beer and is ranked #38 in New Hampshire. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Tie Dyed", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  42. 42

    Lost Cowboy Brewing Co.

    Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

    Lost Cowboy Brewing Co. is still unproven but has a lot of potential and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Road To the Sun (Grapefruit IPA)", which is a New England IPA and "Barrel Racer", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.

    Rating
    3.86Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  43. 43

    Hoptimystic Brewing

    Springfield, New Hampshire, United States

    Visit us at one of our locations. We have two locations that are open year round, Enfield and Sunapee New Hampshire. A Third location in Bow, NH (Seasonal) is NOW OPEN!

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  44. 44

    Hoptimystic Brewing

    Enfield, New Hampshire, United States

    Visit us at one of our locations. We have two locations that are open year round, Enfield and Sunapee New Hampshire. A Third location in Bow, NH (Seasonal) is NOW OPEN!

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  45. 45

    Frost Heave Brewery

    Brookfield, New Hampshire, United States

    Home of Frost Heave Brewery in beautiful Brookfield, NH. Traditional ales - Pale ales, Stouts, Irish Reds, Saison, Winter Warmers and more. All of our beers are brewed in-house, by hand, and in small batches. Come and enjoy a local brew with us!

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  46. 46

    The Flying Goose Brew Pub

    New London, New Hampshire, United States

    Full service, lunch, dinner, daily specials, 19 constantly rotating, never filtered, always naturally carbonated beers all made in house. Ales, Lagers, Sours, barrel aged, dark, light, low abv, high abv, you name it! Growlers, mini growlers, cans and 22oz. bombers to go.

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  47. 47

    OGIE Brewing

    Milford, New Hampshire, United States

    Craft Brewery and tasting room. Flights, tasters, and pours. Cans available to go. THURS 2:00 - 10:00 FRI 2:00 - 10:00 SAT 12:00 - 10:00 SUN 1:00 - 7:00 Outside food is welcomed. Kitchen soon to come!

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  48. 48

    Iron Furnace Brewing

    Franconia, New Hampshire, United States

    We are about more than beer and business, we are lifetime friends. Iron Furnace Brewing was founded by four north country guys that grew up less than a half mile from each other. We stayed close through college, were roommates afterwards and have remained tight-knit since. The brewery has been a dream since the early days but took some time to materialize. 2017 was the year it all came together! We were fortunate to find and fall in love with the Whitney building on Main Street and now call it home! We are eternally grateful to the community and our friends and family for the support. We are community focused and loyal to our roots, but still not afraid of change and experimentation. Our taproom will be a place to gather, for families and friends both old and new. Inviting, lively, comfortable and engaging is the environment that we want to produce. Our beers tend to be hop forward but we still have plenty of variety. Don’t be afraid to try something new and come explore with us! Jason, Jeremy, Josh and Tim

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  49. 49

    Moat Mountain Brewing Co.

    Conway, New Hampshire, United States

    Open since 2000, Moat Mountain Smoke House is a 174-seat brewpub, restaurant, and inn located in one of North Conway's most historic buildings. In addition to our flagship location, we recently restored the Limmer Barn in Intervale, NH, opening the Moat Mountain Brewing Company Brewery Barn and Cannery in 2013.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  50. 50

    Loaded Question Brewing Company

    Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

    Loaded Question was conceived on the idea that great beer mimics life. Our favorite beer changes with the season, the time of day, the weather, and the crew we’re hanging with. When the color, flavor, body and aroma of the beer match the moment it enriches the experience. Loaded Question is dedicated to understanding the infinite possibilities of craft beer and making memorable moments with our fellow beer lovers.

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated

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