Metro area
Within 13 miles of Raleigh we track 33 breweries. 7 rate Great. Edit Beer Co. in Raleigh leads the list at 4.31 (Great).
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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.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Edit Beer Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #18 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Depth of Field", which is a Dark Lager and "The Kernel", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, United States
Oaklyn Springs Brewery produce's high quality beer and is ranked #41 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Any Victory Will Do", which is a New England IPA and "Bold Venture", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Garner, North Carolina, United States
A local brewery for local folks. The first and only brewery in the 40/42 area, and currently the only brewery in Garner. Traditional brews with no frills and good taste.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Brewery Bhavana produce's high quality beer and is ranked #37 in North Carolina. They are most well known for "Grove", which is an Imperial IPA and "Pithy", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Saisons.
Cary, North Carolina, United States
Bond Brothers Beer Company is a small microbrewery located in historic downtown Cary, North Carolina. Advanced Cicerone and Certified Beer Judge Brewmaster Whit Baker brews an array of styles. Whether you enjoy Stouts, IPAs, Saisons or Sours, Bond Brothers beer offerings are sure to please.
Cary, North Carolina, United States
Quality craft brewed beer & kombucha promoting the Triangle's first truly inclusive NA&A drinking environment. Small batch craft beer brewery cranking out unique flavors that are only served on site. Our Kombucha is fermented on site and only served "fresh" on tap! Laid back taproom with a fresh, lively, inviting vibe. Morning hours we proudly serve 321 Coffee and of course KOMBUCHA! Our tea varieties allow us to serve you hot or iced teas from around the world. Come taste the difference and why we say "Fresh is Best" for our Craft Beer and Kombucha!
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Altered State Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Wunderbar (Key Lime Pie)", which is a Fruited Sour and "Wunderbar (Blackberry Blackcurrant)", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Heyday Brewing produce's good quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Finger Guns", which is a New England IPA and "Fake Dance", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Raleigh Brewing operates both a 20bbl and 3bbl brew house, with a taproom pouring from 32 taps, 7 days a week. RBC is distributed across the entire state of North Carolina in numerous grocery store chains, restaurants, and bottle shops.
Knightdale, North Carolina, United States
Our Tap House is a 1920s bungalow nestled in historic downtown Knightdale overlooking Knightdale Station Park. We are your neighborhood brewery, a place to get together with friends and family. We feature 20 rotational taps and another 20 rotational bottles/cans. We try to keep a similar mix across the taps and average over 1500 different beers every year.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Downtown Raleigh's small-batch craft brewery focused on a rotating selection of locally sourced brews, available on-site, for wholesale, and at participating NC bottle shops. Located atop Boylan Bridge, enjoy a beer on Raleigh's favorite patio overlooking the downtown skyline.
Clayton, North Carolina, United States
Deep River Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Mango Tango Foxtrot", which is an American IPA and "4042 Chocolate Stout", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Ancillary* Fermentation produce's decent quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Permanently Impermanent", which is a New England IPA and "Inspirational Quote", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Apex, North Carolina, United States
Southern Peak Brewery produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Puffing Devil", which is an American IPA and "Midnight Conductor", which is a Baltic Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
At Lynnwood Brewing Concern, quality craft beer is our passion. When we say quality, we donβt mean just taste, but also quality in our beer brewing techniques. Founded in 2013, our Raleigh brewery uses fresh, flavorful hops, yeast, malted barley, wheat and more to create that ideal taste that makes our customers keep coming back for more.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
At Lynnwood Brewing Concern, quality craft beer is our passion. When we say quality, we donβt mean just taste, but also quality in our beer brewing techniques. Founded in 2013, our Raleigh brewery uses fresh, flavorful hops, yeast, malted barley, wheat and more to create that ideal taste that makes our customers keep coming back for more.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Neuse River Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Saturday Morning", which is a New England IPA and "Streamside Mango", which is a Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and IPAs.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Crank Arm Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Rickshaw", which is a Rye IPA and "WHITEWALL WHEAT", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Gizmo Brew Works produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Beekeeper", which is a Wheat Beer and "Fake News", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
A German inspired brewery with a wide range of seasonal and special release beers. Brewery location has a weekend taproom. Two restaurant locations have full menus and self pour tap walls.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Lonerider Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Sweet Josie", which is a Brown Ale - American and "Shotgun Betty", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.
Cary, North Carolina, United States
Fortnight Brewing and Pub produce's unproven beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Coffee Amber", which is an American Red Ale and "X-Pat IPA", which is an English IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Mordecai Beverage Company produce's good quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Wanna Be A Baller", which is a New England IPA and "Toasted Coconut IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Compass Rose Brewery produce's decent quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Tidal Break IPA", which is an American IPA and "Crema De Coa", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Brought to you by a former home brewer working to perfect recipes in his kitchen, Button Down Brewing Company is a startup beer company that recognizes what a beer represents to many of us. A frosty brew in the warmth of the sun, winding down after an honest dayβs work, a nod to mother nature during a snow storm, and the memory of unbuttoning the shirt of the one youβve had your eye on. A reward after a long week of rolling up your sleeves to get. shit. done.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Crooked Hammock Brewery is a backyard-inspired brewpub that features a well-rounded draft list. We make beer for a good time with a focus on brewing something for everyone. Our brewpubs operate year round to serve our communities.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
A 3 barrel nano brewery in downtown Raleigh with a 20 bbl production facility just outside of downtown, both of which offer growlers to go. The brewpub features a full service restaurant and bar with an outdoor patio, and the larger brewery on Maywood has a spectacular view of the brewery and food trucks regularly.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
A team with over 150 years of experience. Award Winning American IPA - Seven Saturdays. Storm Brew - Official Beer of the Carolina Hurricanes. Deacon Brew - Official Beer of Wake Forest University Athletics.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Nickelpoint Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Vienna Lager", which is a Vienna Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Lagers.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Community. That is our motivation. We strive to brew beer not only for our neighbors, but with our neighbors. We aim to source local ingredients as often as possible and actively work with and support our fellow North Carolina brewers. Conquering the beer world is not our intention; brewing the best beer for the local community is our number one priority.
