The Best Craft Breweries in Nevada

While the Silver State might not have as many breweries as some of its West Coast neighbors, the craft beer scene in Nevada is growing rapidly, and there are plenty of top-flight beer destinations for enthusiasts to enjoy.

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From restaurant-style brewery combos to small joints making small-batch beers, we've curated a list of some of the best breweries in Nevada, from Reno to Las Vegas.

Bad Beat Brewing

Located in Henderson, Bad Beat Brewing offers a fun, laid-back taproom where guests can relax with friends and play a few games while enjoying craft beers made on-site. Bad Beat offers a variety of beers year-round with rotation and limited releases, ensuring that every beer lover will find something to quench their thirst. Some beers currently on tap include Hoppy Times (year-round), Smooth Call (imperial oat stout limited release) and Morning Pay Off (imperial breakfast stout - a specialty).

Bad Beat Brewing, 7380 Eastgate Rd, # 110, Henderson, NV, USA, +1 702 463 4199

Banger Brewing

Five friends with a passion for beer followed their dreams and opened Banger Brewing, located on Fremont Street in Las Vegas. Creating a beer that highlights the unique atmosphere of Las Vegas, this brewery keeps beer lovers coming back for more. Banger offers several touches with some current offerings being the DTB (a brown ale with some chocolate malt and a black patent), El Heffe (a jalapeño Hefeweizen infused not only with roasted jalapeños but also serrano peppers), and the Morning Joe (a German-style Kolsch with French caramel coffee and hazelnut coffee). The brewery also hosts numerous events and offers free tours.

Banger Brewing, 450 Fremont St, # 135, Las Vegas, NV, USA, +1 702 456 2739

Brasserie Saint James

Located in the heart of Midtown, Reno, atop an active spring, Brasserie Saint James is a spacious venue offering craft beers and delicious food. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting), guests have a pleasant, relaxing environment in which to enjoy European and American-inspired dishes and, of course, beer made from the finest raw ingredients available. An award-winning brewery, Brasserie Saint James' current selections include Jamison's Station (an English-style porter) and the Third Man (Belgian-style triple).

Brasserie Saint James, 901 S Centre St, Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 348 8888

CraftHaus Brewery

Henderson's CraftHaus brewery is inspired by European breweries. Inside an open space, complete with colorful furnishings, comfortable sofas and a lively atmosphere, guests can sample tasty craft beers, with highlights such as the Rye IPA Tweaked, Old Fashioned, the Centerpiece (a Belgian seasonal sour) and the Any Which Way, IPA. The game room also features large windows, providing a view where the action takes place.

Birrificio CraftHaus, 7350 Eastgate Rd, # 110, Henderson, NV, USA, +1 702 462 5934

IMBĪB Custom Brews

IMBĪB specializes in centuries-old barrique-aged beers. The brewery features a cozy lounge where guests can spend a relaxing and fun evening while savoring IMBĪB's tasty creations, including popular favorites such as Apricot American Sour, Black Raspberry Berliner, Mandarin Belgian Pale and Ancho Chili Stout. IMBĪB does not serve food, but frequently hosts food trucks and food delivery. They also offer a membership club, classes, and even custom orders.

IMBĪB, 785 E 2nd St, Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 470 5996

Lake Tahoe Brewing Co.

Lake Tahoe Brewing is not located on Lake Tahoe but rather in the heart of Nevada's capital, Carson City. The brewery's award-winning brewers create a variety of small-batch beers, from European to barrel-aged varieties, which can be paired with a range of tasty wood-fired foods. Among the beers you might find in Carson City - there is another outlet in Fernley - are Belgian Witbier, Irish Stout, Fossy Fussy with ginger, melon, honeydew, watermelon and hibiscus tea and brown oats. Pair your beer with tacos, burgers and Neapolitan pizzas.

Lake Tahoe Brewing Co., 302 N Carson Street, Carson City, NV, USA, +1 775 386 6655

Pigeon Head Brewery

The Pigeon Head Brewery is the place to go if you're interested in lagers and seasonal beers. It features a relaxed atmosphere and a rustic interior space, making it a great place to relax with friends while drinking craft beers such as Red Rye Lager, a German-style lager with light caramel notes, Black Lager and Pilsner. The brewery also hosts food trucks.

Pigeon Head Brewery, 840 E 5th St, Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 276 6766

Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewery

With two locations in Reno - one in Midtown and the other Downtown - Silver Peak Restaurant and Brewery is a popular spot. The menus - lunch, dinner, dessert and children's - have something that will delight the whole family, from sandwiches to appetizers to pizza. As for craft beers, adults will find choices like XXX Blonde, Le Saison with a hint of citrus and banana, and Cream Ale.

Multiple locations in Reno, NV, USA

The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery

Hidden in a charming three-story brick building from the early 1900s, The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery is a facility that looks to the past and resurrects brewing methods and techniques that many today don't use. The brewery serves everything from American ales to extra pale ales to Belgian beers and more. The depot is also a distillery, creating its own whiskey, bourbon, gin and vodka. As for food, guests can expect artisanal meals made with quality seasonal ingredients, including those from local sources.

Depot Craft Brewery Distillery, 325 E 4th St, Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 737 4330

Under The Rose Brewing Company

Below Rose Brewing Company is located in a former auto paint shop, adding an industrial feel to the space, complete with a high ceiling. The brewery's creations can be found not only in their establishment, but also in those throughout the city. It's a great neighborhood spot offering a variety of beers with simple names like berlinerbeer, hellesbeer, saisonbeer (French-style farmhouse ale), and three types of pumpkinbeer, including one aged in a keg pinot noir. Under the Rose also hosts events such as beer festivals.

Under The Rose Brewing Company, 559 E 4th St, Reno, NV, USA, +1 775 657 6619