10 Best Breweries in Wisconsin—and 30 Beers Worth Trying

Wisconsin’s brewery map rewards a wider view than Milwaukee alone. Malt-led lagers, Madison pilsners, Amherst barrel-aged beer and Door County fruit-and-hop flights make very different stops. These ten breweries provide thirty specific beers to look for, with current names, strengths and visiting details replacing an old generic touring list.

These ten HBA editorial picks balance distinctive beer, style variety and regional coverage. Brewery numbers organize the guide; the thirty beer-card numbers are reading order, not a separate statewide beer ranking.

Beer portfolios and brewery menus were reviewed in October 2026. Rotating and seasonal beers may be between releases; check the current venue, taps and package stock before visiting. Food pairings are suggestions for your own tasting.

Wisconsin brewery picks at a glance

1. New Glarus Brewing Company

New Glarus earns the first stop for a flight that feels distinctly Wisconsin: an easygoing farmhouse ale, a hop-led pale ale and a cherry beer with real fruit at its center. Its range gives newcomers more to explore than the familiar Spotted Cow name.

Important visiting update: the brewery currently lists its Hilltop visitor site as closed and directs gift-shop visitors to 218 Hoesly Drive. Confirm current access before traveling; buying its beers locally is a better plan than assuming the old tour and tasting arrangements still operate.