# Best breweries in Salem, Oregon

> The best breweries in Salem, Oregon, ranked. 9 breweries within 13 miles. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/oregon/salem/> · data updated 2026-09-27*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → Oregon → Salem

Within 13 miles of Salem we track 9 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Parallel 45 Brewing in Independence leads the list at 3.92 (Fine).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Parallel 45 Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/parallel-45-brewing-33810.md) — 3.92, Fine — Independence, Oregon
2. [Xicha Brewing Co](https://finding.beer/brewery/xicha-brewing-co-5302.md) — 3.84, Fine — Salem, Oregon
3. [Ratchet Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/ratchet-brewery-1301.md) — 3.82, Fine — Salem, Oregon
4. [Santiam Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/santiam-brewing-3432.md) — 3.78, Fine — Salem, Oregon
5. [For Tomorrow We Die Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/for-tomorrow-we-die-brewing-co-26823.md) — 3.75, Fine — Salem, Oregon
6. [B2 Taphouse & Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/b2-taphouse-brewery-32694.md) — 3.72, Fine — Salem, Oregon
7. [Shades of Brew](https://finding.beer/brewery/shades-of-brew-33808.md) — 3.53, Poor — Salem, Oregon
8. [Gilgamesh Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/gilgamesh-brewing-1941.md) — 3.47, Poor — Salem, Oregon
9. [Sparky's Brewing Co](https://finding.beer/brewery/sparkys-brewing-co-17616.md) — 3.44, Poor — Salem, Oregon

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