# Best breweries in Appleton, Wisconsin

> The best breweries in Appleton, Wisconsin, ranked. 9 breweries within 13 miles, 2 rated Great or better. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/wisconsin/appleton/> · data updated 2026-09-12*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → Wisconsin → Appleton

Within 13 miles of Appleton we track 9 breweries. 2 rate Great. Lion's Tail Brewing Company in Neenah leads the list at 4.17 (Great).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Lion's Tail Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/lions-tail-brewing-company-2672.md) — 4.17, Great — Neenah, Wisconsin
2. [McFleshman's Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/mcfleshmans-brewing-company-5019.md) — 4.14, Great — Appleton, Wisconsin
3. [Timber Tap Taproom And Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/timber-tap-taproom-and-brewery-30232.md) — 3.94, Fine — Kimberly, Wisconsin
4. [Old Bavarian Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/old-bavarian-brewing-27672.md) — 3.91, Fine — Appleton, Wisconsin
5. [Hop Yard Ale Works](https://finding.beer/brewery/hop-yard-ale-works-23815.md) — 3.88, Fine — Appleton, Wisconsin
6. [TAQ Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/taq-brewing-30125.md) — 3.82, Fine — Kaukauna, Wisconsin
7. [Stone Arch Brewpub](https://finding.beer/brewery/stone-arch-brewpub-4731.md) — 3.79, Fine — Appleton, Wisconsin
8. [Appleton Beer Factory](https://finding.beer/brewery/appleton-beer-factory-3959.md) — 3.77, Fine — Appleton, Wisconsin
9. [Emprize Brew Mill](https://finding.beer/brewery/emprize-brew-mill-5082.md) — 2.94, Limited — Menasha, Wisconsin

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