Delaware has become a haven for craft brewers and connoisseurs as it is home to many specialty breweries. Many of the breweries we’ve identified use a variety of techniques, some that have been proven with time and others that are new and modern, as well as a number of high-quality ingredients. Many of the breweries have their own taproom or tasting room where you can pair your beer with a delicious meal.
Crooked Hammock Brewery
The Crooked Hammock Brewery came to be as one man looked for a way to shed his suit and tie for a more relaxed lifestyle of sipping a delicious beer while rocking on his hammock. You can book a brew tour to see the inner workings of this amazing place; each tour includes four samples, a full pint of beer, a Crooked Brew mug, and a branded beer koozie. Their brews are always changing and always different, but many of their year-rounds include the Wai Ola California common, Shoobie Belgian blonde ale, and the American Backyard Brown Ale. Their restaurant is a great place to enjoy their beers accompanied with delicious foods that pair perfectly.
Crooked Hammock Brewery, 36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: 302-644-7837
Argilla Brewing Co. at Pietro's Pizza
Argilla Brewing Co. at Pietro's Pizza is a brewpub and pizzeria that makes the perfect spot to unwind and throw back a few after a long day. The pizzeria started as a small take-out place in 1978, and though they’d dabbled in handcrafted beer for years prior, the brewery wasn’t added on till the early 2000s. In addition to tasting several guest beers on tap, visitors will also be able to try Argilla concoctions such as the Sun Kissed Sangria Gose, Sin City American Stout, the Jealous Sky Belgian Golden Ale, and their Cafe Mole Sweet Stout.
Argilla Brewing Co. at Pietro's Pizza, 2667 Kirkwood Hwy, Newark, DE 19711, Phone: 302-731-8200
Bellefonte Brewing Company
The Bellefonte Brewing Company is a nanobrewery with sixteen regular production beers and several other specialty and seasonal brews. Head to their taproom to try out the refreshing drinks, which are constantly rotating so you can indulge in their many unique flavors. Regular patrons have many favorites including the Cinco De Mia Bock, the Brandywine Zoo Brew, the old-school-style Fox Pointe Rye IPA, and one of their flagships, the Orange Street Ale. Make sure you don’t leave the taproom without some fun brand merchandise from the Bellefonte shop such as t-shirts, hoodies, and trucker hats.
Bellefonte Brewing Company, 3605 Old Capitol Trail c8, Wilmington, DE 19808, Phone: 302-407-6765
Big Oyster Brewery
The Big Oyster Brewery is a Delaware favorite that has an extensive lunch and dinner menu to accompany their sixteen beers on tap. Additionally, there is a full bar, wine list, and 4-packs-to-go, crowlers, and growlers. No matter what your palate craves, their brews are sure to hit the spot. Chocolate and coffee lovers head straight for the Big Oyster Stout, while residents love the Cape Kolsch light lager, which is brewed with locally grown malt. Ask your experienced server about what beer and food combinations to pair together for an amazing meal experience.
Big Oyster Brewery, 1007 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: 302-644-2621
Brick Works Brewing and Eats
Focused on both high-quality beers and foods, Brick Works Brewing and Eats creates delicious beers and plates that pair perfectly together. The company is proud to use locally-sourced ingredients for both their cooking as well as brewing. They were established in 2016, and though it’s a newer addition to Delaware’s brewery scene, it quickly gained popularity as being one of its best. There are at least ten brews rotating on tap; be sure to try favorites such as the Black Denaliah Double IPA, the Princess Peach Pie Ale, and the Citrus Mistress American Wheat Pale Ale. Their made-from-scratch entrees such as the Shrimp and Gnocchi or the Eggplant Parmesan are crowd pleasers for sure.
Brick Works Brewing and Eats, 230 S Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, DE 19977, Phone: 302-508-2523
Dew Point Brewing Company
The Dew Point Brewing Company is Delaware’s only family-owned and operated microbrewery. Visit their taproom to try their signature Black Powder and their Richenweizen. The tasting room is located directly above the brew house and is a relaxed, friendly place for great conversations and watching games. For a more serene experience, grab your pint and head out to their private green space to enjoy the fresh air as you drink. Though the tasting room does not sell any foods, you are more than welcome to bring your own picnic baskets or to purchase delicious treats from the rotating array of food trucks that visit there on Fridays.
Dew Point Brewing Company, 2878 Creek Rd, Yorklyn, DE 19736, Phone: 302-235-8429
Dewey Beer Co.
Delicious foods, refreshing beers, and a lively atmosphere is what you will find during a trip to Delaware’s Dewey Beer Co.. The beer is at its freshest, and they pride themselves on serving it from their seven-barrel brewing system to your glass in less than thirty feet. There is nothing better to pair their beers with than delicious concoctions made in their kitchen using traditional local recipes and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. Their menu changes daily but be sure to try their mouth-watering shrimp steamed in Old Bay and their House IPA, or a succulent burger accompanied by a refreshing brew.
Dewey Beer Co., 2100 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971, Phone: 302-227-1182
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has been around since 1995 and is driven by people who are passionate about brewing unique beer and pairing it with a hearty meal. There are many different brews released annually, ensuring at least twenty-seven rotating taps in their tasting room. Popular choices include the SeaQuench Ale, Pennsylvania Tuxedo, Namaste White, and the Liquid Truth Serum IPA. There is a free, daily Quick Sip tour to get a small glimpse of the magic that happens, or you can opt for a more in-depth tour to really get an understanding of their processes and methodologies.
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, 6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968, 1-888-8dogfish
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
There’s no better way to try local craft beer in Delaware than at the Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - Rehoboth Beach, where the beer is brewed less than ten feet from your table. They are the most award-winning brewery in the east of the Mississippi, and rightly so as they use simple ingredients like water, grain, hops, and yeast to make their delicious brews. The magic is in the details as they choose grains dependent on beer style and specifically adjust their carbonation levels. They have many locations throughout the nation and three specifically in Delaware.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - Rehoboth Beach - 19815 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971, Phone: 302-260-8000
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - Wilmington - 620 Justison Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, Phone: 302-472-2739
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - Newark - 147 East Main Street, Newark, Delaware 19711, Phone: 302-266-9000
Midnight Oil Brewing Company
The Midnight Oil Brewing Company focuses on creating beers that their patrons look forward to after a hard day’s work, or after burning the midnight oil as they say.
Midnight Oil Brewing Company, 674 Pencader Dr, Newark, DE 19702, Phone: 302-286-7641
Mispillion River Brewing
Mispillion River Brewing uses the highest quality of yeast, barley, hops, and water to produce one of the state’s finest beers.
Mispillion River Brewing, 255 Mullett Run St, Milford, DE 19963, Phone: 302-491-6623
Revelation Craft Brewing
Every brew concocted at Revelation Craft Brewing is made with their belief in having a solid core. Boundaries are limitless at RCB and they are constantly challenging themselves and fine tuning their process to create quality drinks.
Revelation Craft Brewing, 19841 Central Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, Phone: 302-212-5674
Stewarts Brewing Company
For over twenty years the Stewarts Brewing Company has been fine-tuning their craft so that they can provide the best handcrafted beer to their patrons.
Stewarts Brewing Company, 219 Governors Pl, Bear, DE 19701, Phone: 302-836-2739
Volunteer Brewing Company
Volunteer Brewing Company may be the smallest brewery in Delaware, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t big on taste. They brew with a small, two-barrel system, which means their beers are constantly rotating.
Volunteer Brewing Company, 120 W Main St, Middletown, DE 19709
