Below is a list of the top and leading Craft Breweries in Auckland. To help you find the best Craft Breweries located near you in Auckland we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Auckland’s Best Craft Breweries:
The top rated Craft Breweries in Auckland are:
- Craft brewing Co. – contract and craft brewing specialists
- Mythica Brewing – flavours inspired by mythical characters
- Hopscotch Beer Company – beers available in bottles, cans, and kegs
- Piha Beer – home to local and international brews
- Steam Brewing Company – a boutique brewery that’s also into custom brewing
Craft brewing Co.
Craft brewing Co. is a boutique brewery based in the Auckland community of New Zealand. The local brewery has ready to drink alcoholic beverages, craft beers, and flavoured beverages that are an essential part of every special event or occasion. They offer contract brewing and mixing services aside from their contract bottling, canning, kegging, and tunnel pasteurizing capabilities. The contract blending suits sodas, RTD’s, juice and water products and gives an option for bottling, canning, or kegging. With their fully automated brewing area, they can cater to various brewing and bottling projects.
Products/Services:
Craft Brew, Mix
LOCATION:
Address: 18 Kawakawa Place, Whenuapai, Auckland 0814
Phone: (422) 312-7965
Website: www.craftcontractbrewing.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Personable staff and excellent brews.” –Lance Nelson
Mythica Brewing
Mythica Brewing is a famous local brewery in New Zealand. It is situated in the Wairau Valley area of Auckland and services the entire region and the surrounding neighbourhood. The craft brewery is inspired by mythology hence the name Mythica and this influence is evident in their brews. They have the Vali IPA, Succubus Golden IPA, Skinwalker XPA, Picton Panther Session IPA, and Fortuna Hazy IPA. The Vali IPA is inspired by the Norse mythology character Vali who is known as the god of revenge. On the other hand, the succubus golden IPA represents the Medieval legend known for its energy-draining capability. The skinwalker XPA was inspired by the Navajo native American tale of a witch that has shift shaping abilities while the fortuna hazy IPA presents the Roman goddess of fate Fortuna.
Products/Services:
Picton Panther Session IPA 4.6% 750ml Rigger, Skinwalker XPA 5.2% 750ml Rigger, Succubus Golden IPA 6.5% 750ml Rigger, Vali IPA 6.7% 750ml Rigger, Mythica Cans, Fortuna Hazy IPA 6.6% 750ml Rigger
LOCATION:
Address: 48 Ellice Road, Totara Vale, Auckland 0629
Website: www.mythicabrewing.com
REVIEWS:
“A 5/5 rating doesn’t do this place any justice. Go there for yourself if you’re into beer with a mythological twist! Hosts are genuinely amazing people, clever, hard-working, and very talented. Hope to return soon!” –Petar “MC Wayk” Bozic
Hopscotch Beer Company
Hopscotch Beer Company has an impressive inventory of brews and beverages at its brewery in Avondale Auckland, New Zealand. They have bottled and tap beer as well those kept in chilled kegs. The craft brewery offers the Croucher Enduro Pale Ale, Bach Brewing- Dusk Rider Red IPA, Croucher Low Rider IPA, Baylands – Idaho Haze, Weezledog – Hop Vegas American IPA, Baylands-Debris Debris Debris Raspberry Milkshake IPA, Hallertau – Nocterne Double Stout 2021, Everymans Brewery-False Prophet – Pale Ale, 8 Wired -Mandarin Hippy Berliner, Colab Brewing – APA, and Cohoperation XPA range. These are sourced from trusted manufacturers to add variety to their product range. Their brews include the Mandrake – Mosaic Hazy Ale, Coaster/Mandrake – Brett From Russian River, Mandrake – Ngati Woke – Chocolate Oatmeal Milk Stout, Croucher – Mango Cider, Croucher – Joy Ride WCIPA, Mandrake – Session Hazy BruJu, and Croucher – Paddles Up Hoppy Porter.
Products/Services:
Colab Brewing – APA 5.5%, Cohoperation XPA 5%, Croucher – Joy Ride WCIPA 6.8%, Bayland’s – Hazy Hop Bomb #3 Fresh Nectaron 5.5%, Mandrake – Ngati Woke – Chocolate Oatmeal Milk Stout 5.8%, 8 Wired -Hop Salad NEIPA 6%, 8 Wired -Mandarin Hippy Berliner 4.5%, Mandrake – Mosaic Hazy Ale 5.2%, Croucher – Paddles Up Hoppy Porter 4.8%, Hallertau – Nocterne Double Stout 2021 8.8%, Everymans Brewery-False Prophet – Pale Ale 5%, Croucher Enduro Pale Ale 5%, Croucher LowRider IPA 2.5%, Bach Brewing- Dusk Rider Red IPA 6%, Weezledog – Hop Vegas American IPA 6.7%, Coaster/Mandrake – Brett From Russian River 6%, Baylands – Idaho Haze 6%, Mandrake – Session Hazy BruJu 5.3%, Croucher – Mango Cider 5%
LOCATION:
Address: 57A Wolverton Street, Avondale, Auckland 0600
Phone: (498) 289-623
Website: www.hopscotch.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Awesome guys helps to explain the taste of beer and taste of it, according to customers need. Just love their service and how they help. To provide the best craft beers. Cheers to Hopscotch! ❤️” –Karan Patel
Piha Beer
Piha Beer is proud to announce that their special brews are not only available within New Zealand but can also be enjoyed by brew aficionados throughout the world. The boutique brew manufacturer started its operations in 2016 and quickly captured the favour of the community with its perfect depiction of Thailand, Australian West Coast, and New Zealand sceneries through its brews. They have the local’s lager, party wave IPA, saltwater gose, low tide lager, thruster XPA, and strawberry wheat brews. All represent the chill vibe of Auckland’s coastal community.
Products/Services:
Thruster XPA, Strawberry Wheat, Salt Water Gose, Low Tide Lager, Local’s Lager, Party Wave IPA
LOCATION:
Address: Mount Eden, Auckland 1024
Website: www.pihabeer.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“A must-have for celebrations. The family enjoys their great range of beers.” –Melinda Perth
Steam Brewing Company
Steam Brewing Company has been operating for more than 20 years now and is already considered a trusted name in the field of contract brewing. The craft brewer can be found in the Auckland region of New Zealand headed by Shane Morley, a skilled and world-class brewer. Customers can either go for beers, RTD’s or beverages all prepared from natural ingredients found within the country. While the company is known for its brews made in small batches, they also welcome custom brewing projects. They can customize everything from the packing to the specific product contents and flavour.
Products/Services:
Craft Beers, RTDs
LOCATION:
Address: 186 James Fletcher Drive, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland 2024
Phone: (492) 701-890
Website: www.steambrewing.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“They only brew one beer (a lager), but this is a good craft beer…” –Urs Wullschleger