Delaware is a small state with a big beer culture. Delaware breweries are filled with passion for quality brewing and surrounded by a tight-knit community of beer enthusiasts. Whether you’re a fan of hoppy IPAs, smooth stouts, or experimental sours, the First State has something for every craft beer lover.
If you’re a craft beer enthusiast, bookmark this guide to breweries in Delaware, from longstanding favorites to hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
New Castle County
Dew Point Brewing Company
In Yorklyn, Dew Point Brewing Company brews Belgian-inspired beer in a historic industrial building. In the warm months, enjoy ample outdoor seating in a serene natural setting.
2878 Creek Road, Yorklyn
Wilmington Brew Works
Known for its traditional beers and experimental small-batch brews, this repeat Best of Delaware winner is a favorite in Wilmington. From crisp ciders and ales to rich stouts and much more, there’s a full range of craft brews at this Wilmington hotspot. For food, make a stop at the neighboring La Pizzeria Metro for a pizza to enjoy with your brews. On weekends, you’ll often find Mitch’s Mo Better Chicken set up in the parking lot.
Wilmington Brew Works will be opening a second location at 1851 Marsh Road. For updates, follow @brewworksnorth on Instagram.Â
3129 Miller Road, Wilmington
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
With several locations throughout the region, Iron Hill is a brewpub offering a full menu of Irish pub-inspired fare along with beers brewed on-site. Enjoy everything from crisp lagers, hoppy IPAs and rich stouts to fruity ales and sours.
620 Justison Street, Wilmington
147 East Main Street, Newark
Bellefonte Brewing Company
On Old Capitol Trail, Bellefonte serves up pints of popular local brews like the Small Wonder IPA along with experimental small batches and seasonal craft selections. Enjoy fare from rotating food trucks throughout the week at the Delaware brewery.
3605 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington
Argilla Brewing Company
Housed inside a popular pizza shop, this Delaware brewery serves up a variety of beers from IPAs to blondes and sours. Pair your brew with a pizza, and enjoy live music throughout the week.
2667 Kirkwood Highway, Newark
Stewart’s Brewing Company
In 1995, Stewart’s became New Castle County’s first brewpub. Today, it’s a great spot to catch a game and grab a beer and a bite. Drink a craft brew and enjoy burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches, and more.
219 Governors Place, Bear
Midnight Oil Brewing Company
Midnight Oil offers a list of permanent and seasonal brews in a fun, retro atmosphere. With ’80s and ’90s decor, vintage arcade games, and classic tunes, this Newark microbrewery offers a nostalgic journey while you sip. Along with an extensive list of craft beers, Midnight Oil Brewing Company brews its own hard iced tea.
674 Pencader Drive, Newark
Autumn Arch Beer Project
Autumn Arch specializes in experimental brews. The spacious indoor/outdoor space is a great place to gather with friends and enjoy craft beer. Throughout the week, rotating food trucks provide everything from lobster rolls to barbecue to tacos.
810 Pencader Drive, Newark
Twisted Irons Craft Brewing Co.
Twisted Irons brewery is a Delaware favorite offering everything from blonde ales to fruited sours and barrel-aged stouts. Twisted Irons’ can designs are instantly recognizable with classic pin-up art accompanying each brew. At the brewery, guests enjoy the on-site golf simulator between drinks.
303 Ruthar Drive, Newark
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Crooked Hammock Brewing Company
With locations in both Lewes and Middletown, Crooked Hammock’s backyard barbecue vibe makes it the perfect stop for the whole family. Play cornhole, let the kids enjoy the playground, chow down on mouthwatering food, or relax in a hammock while you sip your beer. The draft list at both locations is driven by unique and creative seasonal selections from fruited sours like Staycation to unique brews like Banana Hammock—a bold Belgian Quad with fresh bananas and cacao nibs.
316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown
36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes
Volunteer Brewing Company
This neighborhood brewery in Middletown serves up craft beer and seltzer from a renovated 1800s home. Sip on classic selections live hefeweizens and IPAs along with creative brews like a peat-smoked porter.
120 West Main Street, Middletown
First State Brewing Company
This Middletown brewpub serves up beer brewed on-site along with a full menu of pub fare. Enjoy a diverse array of craft beer styles from 25 taps in the taproom, which includes a dog-friendly patio, arcade and board games, and plenty of seating.
First State Brewing is coming to Rehoboth Beach! For updates on the second location, follow @firststatebrewingrehoboth on Instagram.Â
109 Patriot Drive, Middletown
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Kent County
Brick Works Brewing and Eats
This brewpub has two locations in Delaware—one in Smyrna and one in Long Neck. At both locations, enjoy a full food menu and a variety of beers. From ales and pilsners to stouts and sours, Brick Works offers something for every kind of beer lover.
230 South Dupont Boulevard, Smyrna
36932 Silicato Drive, Long Neck
Mispillion River Brewing Company
In Milford, Mispillion River Brewing doesn’t shy away from a unique and fun brew. War Llama—a vibrant green mixed berry-flavored sour—is a must-try for lovers of experimental brews. Enjoy a variety of ales, porters, wheats, and more along with rotating food truck fare.
255 Mullett Run Street, Milford
Sussex County
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Dogfish Head is a brewery in Delaware that needs no introduction. From flavorful IPAs to experimental small batches, Dogfish Head has made a name for itself as a national favorite. In Milton, guests at the production facility can take the Off-Centered Tour to learn about the brewing process. The Rehoboth Beach Brewings and Eats location offers a full menu of upscale fare along with a full bar and Dogfish beers. Chesapeake & Maine is Dogfish Head’s seafood restaurant in Rehoboth where you can enjoy Dogfish’s Kolsch-style libation along with raw oysters for the perfect pairing.
6 Village Center Boulevard, Milton
320 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
316 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
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Big Oyster Brewery
Big Oyster Brewery is home to plenty of diverse craft brews, along with a seafood-centric food menu. With two unique locations, visitors and locals in both Milford and Lewes can enjoy the brewpub. The Hammerhead IPA is popular with IPA lovers, and the Noir et Bleu Belgian Tripel (brewed with black tea and blueberries) is a must-try for those who like a unique brew.
6152 South Rehoboth Boulevard, Milford
1007 Kings Highway, Lewes
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Crooked Hammock Brewing Company
With locations in both Lewes and Middletown, Crooked Hammock’s backyard barbecue vibe makes it the perfect stop for the whole family. Play cornhole, let the kids enjoy the playground, chow down on mouthwatering food, or relax in a hammock while you sip your beer. The draft list at both locations is driven by unique and creative seasonal selections from fruited sours like Staycation to unique brews like Banana Hammock—a bold Belgian Quad with fresh bananas and cacao nibs.
316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown
36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes
Lewes Brewing Company
This new brewery in Lewes is already serving up an impressive array of brews. Enjoy a raspberry lemon sour, IPA, English pub ale, Hefeweizen wheat, and much more. Lewes Brewing Company also hosts food trucks for rotating selections of food.
1145 Savannah Road, Lewes
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Like the upstate locations, Rehoboth’s Iron Hill offers a full menu of Irish pub-inspired fare along with beers brewed on-site. Enjoy everything from crisp lagers, hoppy IPAs, and rich stouts to fruity ales and sours at the Delaware brewery.
19815 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach
Thompson Island Brewing Company
Thompson Island fuses the best of brewery and beach vibes into an atmosphere perfect for relaxation and fun. Whether you prefer a light beer or a rich coffee stout, Thompson Island has something on tap you’re sure to love. Thompson Island even serves a hard seltzer. Save room for dessert, courtesy of the company’s award-winning head pastry chef.
30133 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach
Revelation Craft Brewing Company
With locations in Rehoboth and Georgetown, Revelation is another must-visit for Delaware beer lovers. Brewing a large selection of IPAs, pilsners, and lagers, Revelation also offers a few unique sours, porters, and even a hard seltzer.
19841 Central Street, Rehoboth Beach
413 South Bedford St, Georgetown
Bear Cult BrewingÂ
This new brewing project from The Brimming Horn Meadery brings traditional, historical beers to Sussex County. Find a rotation of beers on tap at both Brimming Horn locations.
28615 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Milton
106 Spring Street, Seaford
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Dewey Beer Company
Whether you’re at the brewpub in Dewey or the microbrewery in Harbeson, Dewey Beer Co. has plenty to offer. Popular for unique fruited beers and experimental pale ales and stouts, Dewey Beer doesn’t shy away from unusual ingredient combinations. At the Dewey location, sip your beer alongside a variety of pub bites. In Harbeson, the pizza shop across the street provides good eats to pair with great beer.
21241 Iron Throne Drive, Milton
2100 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach
38°-75° Brewing
If you’re looking for the beach bar vibe, Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill is sure to satisfy. The bar brews its own beer next door at 38°-75° Brewing, and you can find a rotating selection on tap at Gary’s.
90 New Orleans Street, Dewey Beach
Bethany Brewing Company
Brewing beers and Seltzers in Bethany Beach, this microbrewery is a great addition to your Delaware Beach beer trail. The indoor/outdoor tap room offers a great environment for summer sipping, and the tap list has a wide variety to appeal to any beer drinker’s tastes. Two neighboring restaurants, Munchies Southwest Grill and Tom & Terry’s, provide convenient food options to pair with Bethany Brewing Company’s beers.
38450 Hickman Road, Ocean View
Ocean View Brewing Company
With the same owners as Thompson Island Brewing Company, Ocean View Brewing also serves up an array of craft brews along with award-winning food. Enjoy crisp IPAs, rich stouts, refreshing lagers, and more at this Delaware brewery.
85 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View
Macklin Brewing Co.
This small independent brewery is a hidden gem in Seaford. With a wide variety of brews, beer lovers can enjoy dark stouts, crisp pale ales, rich ambers, and more.
306 High Street, Seaford
Loakal Branch Brewing Company
Burley Oak’s Delaware side project offers excellent craft brews to Delawareans. The Maryland-based brewery is a favorite in the region for fruited sours and unique brews. At Loakal Branch, you can find rotating Burley Oak brews on tap.
501 North Bi State Boulevard, Delmar
