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We track 37 breweries in South Dakota, United States. 6 rate Great. WoodGrain Brewing Company in Sioux Falls leads the list at 4.36 (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.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
WoodGrain Brewing Co. opened its doors in Downtown Sioux Falls in September 2015. After brewing a wide selection of ales and lagers on a 5 barrel brew system, WoodGrain expanded to the east side of Sioux Falls in May 2025. Now with two brewing facilities and two taprooms, WoodGrain continues to produce high quality ales and lagers for South Dakota.
Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Lost Cabin was founded with one goal in mind: Make exceptional small-batch ales and lagers that reflect our passion for craft beer with a focus on quality, creativity, and community. We use only the finest ingredients in our brewery and work hard to source many of them locally. We are incredibly proud to be brewing beer in the Black Hills, and we do everything we can to make sure our beer and modest tasting room reflect that pride as well as our love of the great outdoors. Our brewery is at 1401 W. Omaha Street in Rapid City, directly across from Founder's Park — home to some of the most popular fishing, hiking, and biking trails in the area. We invite you to stop in for a flight or pint and spend some time with the Lost Cabin family!
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Covert Artisan Ales produce's high quality beer and is ranked #3 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Operation Dreamsicle", which is a Fruited Sour and "Comfortably Plum", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Dark Beers.
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Rapid City's Southsider brewery. Neighborhood and family focused. Eclectic beer selection, craft mead always on tap, and hand crafted soda. "Drink heavily with local whenever possible."
Brookings, South Dakota, United States
EPONYMOUS BREWING COMPANY is the passion project of Kyle McElhany and Sean Weber. Mac’s background in microbiology and Weber’s business background, combined with a mutual love of craft beer resulted in the formation of Eponymous Brewing Company in 2017. After securing a location in the Lofts at Main of Brookings, South Dakota, the duo began the buildout and licensure process for the two barrel nanobrewery operation, that commenced production in March 2018. IDENTITY is central to the name and craft of Eponymous Brewing Company. We strive to inject identity in our beers, by incorporating local ingredients – including grains, fruits, hops, wild yeast/bacteria, and barrels from regional wineries – and pushing the boundaries of production by melding time-tested techniques with the advances of modern brew science to create novel, high-quality offerings. OUR BEERS are available fresh from the source, at our Main Ave S taproom in Brookings, South Dakota. Eponymous Brewing Company: Handcrafted with Identity, In the Name of Beer.
Yankton, South Dakota, United States
Ben's Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #6 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "West Side Park", which is an American IPA and "Kenny Pepper", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
WEIRD. FUN. BEER. We like beer...a lot. Everything from light easy ales to hop bombs, big roasty stouts, balanced pale ale, and fruity sours. At Look’s Beer Co. we brew what you like.
Wagner, South Dakota, United States
In southeast South Dakota, we are a Farmhouse Brewery that is focusing on Czech, Belgian and German traditions. We are a modern brewery embracing a wide variety of beer styles. Wine & Soda. Supporting other local craft breweries.
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Woodland Republic is a modern brewery steeped in rustic farmhouse tradition. Fermenting beers in oak and stainless steel, we embrace both the time-consuming process and unpredictable nature of wild and sour mixed-fermentation beer production as well as fresh takes on contemporary styles.
Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
Sawyer Brewing Co produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #10 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Blood Orange Blonde Ale", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Ninja Juice", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Remedy Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #11 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Queen Bee", which is a Cream Ale - Imperial and "Hefe-Metal", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Strong Ales.
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
We are a veteran-owned beer company located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Our passion for craft beer and our community is the foundation for our mission, “to connect people through craft beer.” Our goal is to create an atmosphere of discovery and appreciation for craft beer and the art of brewing. Beer styles are incredibly diverse and ever-evolving. We want our customers to find their own passion for craft beer, whether it be a light lager, a Belgian-Style Wit, or a Russian Imperial Stout. Our vision is to produce high-quality beer, provide customer-centered service, promote craft beer, and support our local community.
Brookings, South Dakota, United States
Wooden Legs Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #13 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Split Rock Creek Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "Three5Three", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Dakota Point Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #14 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Long Trek IPA", which is an American IPA and "Rileys Irish Red", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Amber Ales.
Jefferson, South Dakota, United States
We are located in downtown Jefferson, SD. Our tap room is open seven days of the week. 18 taps of house-brewed beer and guest hard cider & mead. Our website or Facebook page is the best place to keep up with our fun upcoming events!
Deadwood, South Dakota, United States
Jacobs Brewhouse And Grocer produce's good quality beer and is ranked #18 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Chinook Dayz", which is an Imperial IPA and "Liquid Gold Lager", which is an American Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Severance Brewing Company provides those longing to sever ties from the norm - both in life and drink - unique and creative craft beers that are not confined to pre-defined guidelines and the inspiration to follow their passion.
Vermillion, South Dakota, United States
XIX Brewing Company is Vermillion's first and only brewery and taproom. With 12 beers, a customizable seltzer, and homemade root beer, there is something for everyone at XIX. We offer a welcome space for locals and visitors to gather, relax, and enjoy our wide selection of locally brewed beers. Current hours are 3-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 3-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 12-6 p.m., Sunday. Check our website or Facebook for updated seasonal hours and special promotions.
Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Watertown Brewing Co. produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #13 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Kampeska Kold Press", which is a Coffee Stout and "Codington Cream Ale", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Fernson Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #19 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Lion's Paw", which is a Vienna Lager and "Shy Giant IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Lagers.
Lead, South Dakota, United States
Dakota Shivers Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #24 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "5280 Pale Ale ", which is an American Pale Ale and "Whistle Blowin' Stout", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Valley Springs, South Dakota, United States
A Homestead Brew produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #19 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Farmhouse Sour: Sour Ale", which is a Sour and "Potsdam Dunkel", which is a Munich Dunkel Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Dark Beers.
Hartford, South Dakota, United States
At Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project, offering delicious traditionally brewed beer shared in fellowship is our top priority. Our spacious taproom has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. You will be welcomed with a smile by our friendly beertenders every time you visit! Enjoy our selection of 18 beers on tap in a variety of sizes. Book us for your special event. We are pet and family friendly! Find us "Crafted for Community" in Downtown Hartford, SD, just minutes North West of Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
The birth of South Dakota’s first craft beer bar The year was 2007. The iPhone might have been starting a tech revolution, but the craft beer revolution was brewing right here in South Dakota. Born from a love of craft beer, learn how we became South Dakota’s first craft beer bar.
Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
Award winning traditional lagers and ales brewed in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We have 17 beers on tap daily at our family-friendly brewery in downtown Spearfish.
Sturgis, South Dakota, United States
Sturgis Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #29 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Red Cut Red Ale", which is an American Red Ale and "Purple Grain", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Custer, South Dakota, United States
Starting out as a labor of love in our kitchen, Mt. Rushmore Brewing Company is our dream come true. We love beers, and if you do, too, you've come to the right place! We brew, in-house, several varieties of our own hand-crafted seasonal ales, porters, and stouts. All of our beers are available on tap straight from the tank. We also offer many tastes from other local breweries from around the Black Hills and across the country. If you're looking for big-name, nationally and internationally marketed commercial beers, you're in the wrong place! We don't have any, but the grocery store is just down the street. Don't forget to stop in the first Saturday of every month to catch some local live music.
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Hay Camp Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #26 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Centennial Trail IPA", which is an American IPA and "Victory Stout", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Watertown, South Dakota, United States
We are the 2nd oldest brewery in the State of South Dakota, founded in 1999. All of our brew equipment was purchased from the Trader & Trapper in Moorhead MN. As it turned out, Bill Dempsey (III) decided after 15 years as a Deli Express route manager, to open a brewery, so he did what any normal person would do. He decided to go to an auction, bid on a brew system, won said system, and took out a loan on the family home. Lyne, was a little surprised when she awoke one morning to find a semi in the yard, full of brewing equipment, and Bill's declaration that not only were they opening a Restaurant / Brewery, but that they also just a little deeper in debt after the freshly paid off house was not so much anymore. Bill trained at the (now defunct) Sioux Falls Brewing Company, before opening up the doors in Watertown in August 1999. Currently, He has since retired (ish) and generally still hangs around Dempseys, giving advice, drinking scotch, and generally doing his utmost to be un-retired. We brew 350 gallons at a time We brew about twice a month, and we brew 6-7 different varietals. We do have some rotation, but for the most part, these are the beers we always have in stock.
Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
Crow Peak Brewing Company was founded in Spearfish, South Dakota in 2007 as a small 5-barrel brewery focused on fresh local beer. Rapid growth led to a major expansion in 2009, followed by a new 30-barrel brewhouse and canning line in 2010 that opened distribution across the region. Continued demand drove another expansion in 2018, increasing capacity to approximately 8,000 barrels annually. Today, Crow Peak is proud to brew craft beer born in the Black Hills and enjoyed across the Midwest.
Sturgis, South Dakota, United States
The Knuckle Brewing Company produce's okay quality beer and is ranked #30 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Knuckle Head Red", which is an American Red Ale and "Runkle Road IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and IPAs.
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Last Mile Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #31 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "Honey Kolsch", which is a Kölsch and "German Amber Ale", which is an Other Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Located in the heart of Downtown Rapid City SD, Firehouse Brewing Company features craft beer and wine made in-house, unique Midwestern dishes, and live entertainment. The Firehouse Brewing Company, South Dakota's first brew pub. It is one of the Rapid City's most interesting landmarks. -Housed within the original Rapid City firehouse, a structure built of four layer brick in 1915, the building is listed on the National Historic Register.
Hill City, South Dakota, United States
Sick-N-Twisted Brewery was founded in 2012, and has been providing specialty beers to patrons ever since. We’re about craft beer. All our brews are handcrafted in South Dakota . . . sharing location and good times with the Naked Winery tasting room in Hill City. Now in our new location in the Custer Naked Winery! We strive for the great and outstanding. Our love for the brew is pushing us in rapid growth and evolution. We associate ourselves with other people who equally love beer. National groups such as the Brewers Association are promoting and advancing the craft to unprecedented levels towards public awareness. Our brewmasters passionately dedicated to their craft and constantly experimenting with new ideas, flavors and combinations.
Custer, South Dakota, United States
Buglin' Bull produce's generally unappealing beer and is ranked #34 in South Dakota. They are most well known for "1874 Black Hills Gold", which is an American IPA and "Armstrong Ale", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
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