Breweries with the most highly ranked beers in South Dakota
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying.
The last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. While craft beer often has a higher price tag than your average domestic beer, consumers are clearly willing to pay more: In 2020, craft beer accounted for almost a quarter of the U.S. retail beer market.
Stacker compiled a list of the breweries with the most beers ranked in the top 23 in South Dakota using data from BeerAdvocate. Any ties were broken by the highest-ranking beer. Continue reading to find out which South Dakota breweries have the tastiest offerings.
#8. The Knuckle Saloon & Grill
- Highest ranked beers in South Dakota:
--- #10. Knuckle Head Red (American Amber / Red Ale)
#7. Spearfish Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in South Dakota:
--- #6. Adventurepants! (Imperial IPA)
#6. Firehouse Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in South Dakota:
--- #12. Buffalo Bitter (English Bitter)
--- #20. Smoke Jumper Stout (American Stout)
#5. WoodGrain Brewing Co
- Highest ranked beers in South Dakota:
--- #2. Snobbery IPA (New England IPA)
--- #8. IPA (American IPA)
--- #9. Milk Stout (Sweet / Milk Stout)
#4. Lost Cabin Beer Co.
- Highest ranked beers in South Dakota:
--- #1. SoDank IPA (American IPA)
--- #3. Lord Grizzly (Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy)
--- #4. Bruce Banner APA (American Pale Ale)
#3. Fernson Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in South Dakota:
--- #7. Wagonplane Porter (American Porter)
--- #14. Shy Giant (American IPA)
--- #15. Lion's Paw Lager (Vienna Lager)
#2. Remedy Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in South Dakota:
--- #5. Nonsense IPA (American IPA)
--- #11. Queen Bee Imperial Honey Cream Ale (Cream Ale)
--- #16. Hefe-Metal (Hefeweizen)
#1. Crow Peak Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in South Dakota:
--- #13. Pile O' Dirt Porter (Robust Porter)
--- #17. Mjöllnir - Thor's Hammer (Herb and Spice Beer)
--- #19. Red Water (Irish Red Ale)