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Best breweries in Uruguay

We track 37 breweries in Uruguay. 3 rate Great. Avante Brewing in Montevideo leads the list at 4.38 (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

    Avante Brewing

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Avante Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #1 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Java Drop", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "Brettliner", which is a Wild Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.38Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  2. 2

    Cerveceria Malafama

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Cerveceria Malafama produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Tas Loco", which is a New England IPA and "Alboroto", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.

    Rating
    4.22Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  3. 3

    Oso Pardo

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Oso Pardo produce's high quality beer and is ranked #3 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Citra Hibernation APA", which is an American Pale Ale and "Bear Hunt American IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    4.20Great
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  4. 4

    Índica Beer

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Índica Beer produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #5 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "West Coast American IPA", which is an American IPA and "Black American IPA", which is a Black IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.85Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  5. 5

    Underground Beer Club

    Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

    Este club es casi una hermandad, una cofradía de aquellos que quieren disfrutar más de lo que la vida nos ofrece y respetamos los valores que creemos fundamentales. Creemos en el valor de lo físico, lo análogo y el trabajo manual: no renegamos del desarrollo, simplemente apreciamos el esfuerzo de hacer las cosas de la forma difícil. Respetamos el valor de la palabra y confiamos antes de sospechar. Nos gustaría que aunque no los conozca, considere a los otros miembros del club como sus amigos. Siempre nos trataremos con respeto y honor en el entendido que todos tenemos diferencias pero son nuestros valores los que nos unen.

    Rating
    3.82Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  6. 6

    Birra Bizarra

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Birra Bizarra produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #6 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Igor - IPA", which is an American IPA and "Tania - Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.70Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  7. 7

    Cerveza Davok (Cervecería del Sur)

    Barros Blancos, Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay

    Todo empezó mientras uno de los socios de Cervecería del Sur estaba estudiando para un exámen de bioingeniería y vió en el libro un ejemplo de usos industriales de la levadura. En ese mismo libro figuraba el procedimiento para elaborar cerveza casera. De allí en más, la curiosidad por intentar hacer cerveza llevó a dos de los socios a contactarse con el grupo de cerveceros caseros del uruguay y comenzar junto con ellos la increíble experiencia de desarrollar y elaborar sus propias recetas de cerveza. Seguidos por otros 3 amigos, estuvieron 2 años desarrollando diferentes recetas de cervezas rubias, negras, fuertes, suaves, para consumo propio. Sin esperarlo, dos bares de Montevideo que habían probado sus cervezas en diferentes reuniones, les pidieron si podían buscar la manera de vender la cerveza que elaboraban. Fue así como los 5 actuales socios, decidieron formar la empresa en enero del 2008 y largar al mercado varias de las recetas que habían desarrollado como cerveceros caseros. Luego de un año de instalar el equipamiento necesario y ajustar el proceso de elaboración minuciosamente con la escala que requiere una microcervecería, Cerveza DAVOK salió al mercado en The Shannon Irish Pub, incluyendo dentro de sus estilos la primera cerveza personalizada del país, la Shannon Dunkel. La marca DAVOK surgió luego de una intensa lluvia de ideas elaborada con varios familiares y amigos.

    Rating
    3.67Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  8. 8

    Cerveza Davok (Cervecería del Sur)

    Uruguay

    Todo empezó mientras uno de los socios de Cervecería del Sur estaba estudiando para un exámen de bioingeniería y vió en el libro un ejemplo de usos industriales de la levadura. En ese mismo libro figuraba el procedimiento para elaborar cerveza casera. De allí en más, la curiosidad por intentar hacer cerveza llevó a dos de los socios a contactarse con el grupo de cerveceros caseros del uruguay y comenzar junto con ellos la increíble experiencia de desarrollar y elaborar sus propias recetas de cerveza. Seguidos por otros 3 amigos, estuvieron 2 años desarrollando diferentes recetas de cervezas rubias, negras, fuertes, suaves, para consumo propio. Sin esperarlo, dos bares de Montevideo que habían probado sus cervezas en diferentes reuniones, les pidieron si podían buscar la manera de vender la cerveza que elaboraban. Fue así como los 5 actuales socios, decidieron formar la empresa en enero del 2008 y largar al mercado varias de las recetas que habían desarrollado como cerveceros caseros. Luego de un año de instalar el equipamiento necesario y ajustar el proceso de elaboración minuciosamente con la escala que requiere una microcervecería, Cerveza DAVOK salió al mercado en The Shannon Irish Pub, incluyendo dentro de sus estilos la primera cerveza personalizada del país, la Shannon Dunkel. La marca DAVOK surgió luego de una intensa lluvia de ideas elaborada con varios familiares y amigos.

    Rating
    3.67Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  9. 9

    Karma To Brew

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Rating
    3.63Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  10. 10

    BeerBros

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    BeerBros produce's unproven beer and is ranked #9 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Tropical Ipa", which is an American IPA and "Amarillo IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.61Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 11

    Criaturas Nocturnas

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Rating
    3.61Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  12. 12

    Shelter

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Shelter produce's unproven beer and is ranked #12 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "American IPA", which is an American IPA and "APA", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.53Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  13. 13

    Capitan Beer

    Uruguay

    Capitan Beer produce's unproven beer and is ranked #14 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "IPA Calamar", which is an American IPA and "Blonde Capitan", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.50Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  14. 14

    Mist

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Mist produce's unproven beer and is ranked #16 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Hoppy Mosaic", which is an English Pale Ale and "IPA C4", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.45Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  15. 15

    Cabesas Bier

    Tacuarembó, Departamento de Tacuarembó, Uruguay

    Está ubicado en una vieja esquina, llena de historias, colmada de años, rebosada de magia. En ésta arista de ladrillos, se fusionan y son protagonistas absolutos: las esencias, la gastronomía, los colores, las bebidas, los arboles y la música.

    Rating
    3.45Poor
    Popularity
    Lightly rated
  16. 16

    Ariscona

    Maldonado, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay

    Ariscona produce's unproven beer and is ranked #19 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Mano Pelada", which is an English IPA and "Original Blonde Ale", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.39Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  17. 17

    Moss

    Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

    Moss produce's unproven beer and is ranked #10 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Irish Dry Stout", which is an Irish Dry Stout and "American IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.38Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  18. 18

    Stolz

    Uruguay

    Stolz produce's unproven beer and is ranked #23 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Wikinger", which is a Scottish Ale and "Gold", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.31Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  19. 19

    Bimba Brüder

    Paysandú, Departamento de Paysandú, Uruguay

    Bimba Brüder produce's unproven beer and is ranked #22 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Oatmeal Stout", which is an Oatmeal Stout and "American Pale Ale - Agarrate Catalina", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    3.30Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  20. 20

    Brader Craft Beer

    Villa Paz S.A., Canelones Department, Uruguay

    Brader Craft Beer produce's unproven beer and is ranked #18 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "American IPA", which is an American IPA and "APA", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.12Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  21. 21

    Cervecería San José (Uruguay)

    San José de Mayo, San José Department, Uruguay

    Cervecería San José (Uruguay) produce's unproven beer and is ranked #24 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Maragata Pilsen", which is an Other Pilsner and "Maragata Pale Ale", which is an English Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    2.53Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  22. 22

    Volcanica

    Las Toscas, Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay

    Volcanica produce's unproven beer and is ranked #25 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Belgian IPA", which is a Belgian IPA and "Dubbel", which is a Belgian Dubbel. Their primary focus is brewing Belgian Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    3.01Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  23. 23

    Oliver Beer

    Pando, Canelones Department, Uruguay

    Oliver Beer produce's unproven beer and is ranked #11 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Magic Stout", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    2.96Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  24. 24

    Barbot Cervecería

    Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay

    Primera cervecería artesanal de Colonia del Sacramento. Cerveza elaborada con maltas premium, lúpulo seleccionado y levaduras de alta calidad. Te ofrecemos disfrutar de una experiencia distinta en la mágica Colonia del Sacramento. Abrimos las puertas de nuestra casa para servir variados estilos de cerveza de la mejor calidad, elaboradas a la vista con productos cuidadosamente seleccionados y procesados en nuestra fábrica según antiguas recetas cerveceras. Un lugar único donde podes disfrutar de una deliciosa pizza a la piedra, comida mejicana, o picadas regionales para acompañar una cerveza diferente. Conocenos!

    Rating
    2.94Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  25. 25

    Montevideo Brew House

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Montevideo Brew House produce's unproven beer and is ranked #28 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "MBH Dry Stout", which is an Irish Dry Stout and "MBH Kölsch", which is a Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.93Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  26. 26

    Montevideo Brew House

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    Montevideo Brew House produce's unproven beer and is ranked #28 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "MBH Dry Stout", which is an Irish Dry Stout and "MBH Kölsch", which is a Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.93Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  27. 27

    Huayna

    Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

    Huayna produce's unproven beer and is ranked #15 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "NEIPA Simcoe", which is a New England IPA and "Red Cream Lager", which is a Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Lagers.

    Rating
    2.92Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  28. 28

    Cervecería Cosmopolita

    Santa Lucia, Canelones Department, Uruguay

    Cervecería Cosmopolita produce's unproven beer and is ranked #17 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Houdini Session IPA", which is a Session IPA and "24 ESB", which is a Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB). Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.

    Rating
    2.90Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  29. 29

    Rocco Beer

    Ciudad de la Costa, Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay

    Rocco Beer produce's unproven beer and is ranked #29 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "IPAPhant", which is an Other IPA and "Red Chimp", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    2.90Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  30. 30

    Ruca Beer

    Maldonado, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay

    Rating
    2.89Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  31. 31

    Oceánica

    Piriápolis, Maldonado Department, Uruguay

    Oceánica produce's unproven beer and is ranked #20 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "White IPA", which is a White / Wheat IPA and "Witbier", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    2.86Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  32. 32

    Boar

    Maldonado, Maldonado Department, Uruguay

    Boar produce's unproven beer and is ranked #21 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "American IPA", which is an American IPA and "Mandarin Pale Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.82Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  33. 33

    Chela Brandon

    Libertad, Departamento de San José, Uruguay

    Chela Brandon es una cerveza artesanal, natural, sin conservantes ni estabilizantes. Es completamente elaborada en nuestra planta con las mejores materias primas importadas y nacionales, respetando los más altos estándares de elaboración y pureza exigidos. Gracias a nuestra ubicación utilizamos una de las mejores aguas del mundo, la del acuífero Raigón, uno de los más grandes reservorios de agua dulce, elemento esencial para la elaboración de Chela Brandon. La mayoría de nuestros equipos son de fabricación nacional pues promovemos la industria local y el contacto directo con nuestros proveedores y clientes.

    Rating
    2.80Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  34. 34

    O'Neill Cerveza de Punta

    Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay

    O'Neill Cerveza de Punta produce's unproven beer and is ranked #32 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Roja Patora", which is an Irish Red Ale and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.63Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  35. 35

    O'Neill Cerveza de Punta

    Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay

    O'Neill Cerveza de Punta produce's unproven beer and is ranked #32 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Roja Patora", which is an Irish Red Ale and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.

    Rating
    2.63Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  36. 36

    Mastra Cerveza Artesanal

    Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

    Rating
    2.63Limited
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  37. 37

    FNC S.A. (InBev Uruguay)

    Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

    FNC S.A. (InBev Uruguay) produce's characterless beer and is ranked #33 in Uruguay. They are most well known for "Norteña", which is an American Lager and "Patricia Lager", which is an American Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    2.56Limited
    Popularity
    Modestly rated