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Best breweries in Rapid City, South Dakota

Within 13 miles of Rapid City we track 8 breweries. 2 rate Great. Lost Cabin Beer Co. in Rapid City leads the list at 4.20 (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

  1. 1

    Lost Cabin Beer Co.

    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!

    Rating
    4.20Great
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  2. 2

    Cohort Craft Brewery

    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."

    Rating
    4.17Great
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  3. 3

    Woodland Republic Brewing & Blending

    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.

    Rating
    3.93Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  4. 4

    Zymurcracy Beer Company

    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.

    Rating
    3.88Fine
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  5. 5

    Dakota Point Brewing

    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.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  6. 6

    Hay Camp Brewing Company

    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.

    Rating
    3.55Poor
    Popularity
    Modestly rated
  7. 7

    Last Mile Brewery

    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.

    Rating
    3.43Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Firehouse Brewing Company (South Dakota)

    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.

    Rating
    3.04Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated