25 women-owned breweries to watch

In a field dominated by men, these women-owned breweries are challenging the status quo. Whether you love the creaminess of a stout, the pucker of a tart sour, or the booziness of an imperial IPA, there’s something for everyone on this list of the top women-owned breweries to watch. We can’t think of a better way to raise a glass to the women in your life than to pick up a pint from a local women-owned brewery in your neighborhood! Cheers!

1. Yeasty Brews – Lauderhill, FL

2. Rock Cut Brewing Company – Estes Park, CO

Awesome beer, awesome service, and awesome prices! Loved that you could see the brewery while sitting at the bar and a wide range of selection. Great place to stop after a hike in RMNP for a beverage and a complimentary side of pretzels.

Natalie T. On Yelp

3. New Belgium Brewing – Fort Collins, CO

4. MacLeod Ale Brewing – Van Nuys, CA

5. Lincoln Beer Company – Burbank, CA

I don’t know who [to] file a complaint with, but nobody told me there was a brewery in a CASTLE and I’m feeling real peeved about all the time I’ve spent in normal breweries like a peasant. … It makes me happy just knowing an Abraham Lincoln themed brewery in a castle exists in the world. It makes me even happier that the beer is great!

June M. on Yelp

6. Guggman Haus Brewing Co. – Indianapolis, IN

7. Rök House Brewing Company – Upland, CA

8. All-American Brew Works – Anaheim, CA

9. WestBrew – Vista, CA

10. Around The Horn Brewing Company – Groveland, CA

11. Thompson Brewing – Riverside, CA

12. NWT Brewing Co / The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery – Yellowknife, NT Canada

Small and intimate brewery with a friendly staff. If you order the House and Premium flight, you’ll be able to try all of their beers in one go (and then decide which one you like). Foodstuff is awesome – mac n cheese and poutine were superb.

Gary Y. on Yelp

13. QuartHaus – Chandler, AZ

14. Gotahold Brewing – Eureka Springs, AR

15. Epidemic Ales – Concord, CA

16. Fox Tale Fermentation Project – San Jose, CA

17. Solorio Brewing Company – Rancho Cucamonga, CA

18. Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro – Santa Barbara, CA

19. The Original 40 Brewing – San Diego, CA

20. Naughty Pine Brewing – Westlake Village, CA

I almost don’t want to hype up the place too much, in fear that this quaint little spot will become overrun with patrons. Nevertheless, what an amazing spot! It is very cozy inside, with a fireplace to boot. The beer was excellent, and the bartender friendly. Oh, and her sweet poodle slept by my side…while I studied next to the fire, sipping a bitter-sweet saison and then an oaty stout, contemplating how I ended up in a tavern from a fairytale.

M. R. on Yelp

21. Cueni Brewing – Dunedin, FL

22. Dueling Dogs Brewing – Lincoln, CA

23. Guadalupe Brewing – New Braunfels, TX

24. Tirebiter Brewery – Los Angeles, CA

25. Suspended Brewing Company – Baltimore, MD

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Methodology: This is an all-time list of the Top Women-Owned Breweries to watch in the US and Canada according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the breweries category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. We then identified businesses from this list, that had opted into the Women-Owned business attribute on Yelp. This list looked at businesses in the United States and Canada. All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of February 6, 2023. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of February 6, 2023.