Cheers! Highest-rated breweries in Missouri

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Cold beer, anyone? American beer drinkers have their fair share of options no matter where they might live.

Indeed, a market once dominated by a handful of major brands has become far more diverse since the craft beer scene expanded sixfold between 2008 and 2016. Independent production cooled off just a little in 2023 but still accounted for a whopping 23.4 million barrels of beer and craft beer’s overall market share by volume rose to 13.3%, according to the Brewers Association. For context, in 2013, there were 3,108 craft breweries in the U.S. —and as of 2023, there are 9,761, representing a 214% increase in just a decade. Cheers to that!

Why the ongoing obsession? Putting aside the fact that people simply love their brew, beer has emerged as a wildly versatile beverage category. Craft breweries explore beer to its fullest potential and tend to rank highly as a result.

Another thing about beer is that every sip tells a story. It’s first and foremost the journey of the beer’s own production, namely one involving water, malted grains, botanical hops, and yeast. However, it’s also a chronicling of the area in which the beer was produced since every state has its own respective history, climate, geography, and resources. Then there’s the tale of the people who produced it, turning their love of carbonated alcohol into a passion project and hiring all kinds of local talent.

Combine America’s love of beer with endless flavor possibilities, and you arrive at a sensational pastime and a thriving national industry. With nearly 10,000 craft breweries bubbling up across the nation, each one offers its own unique qualities, some complete with guided tours and tasting rooms (and maybe some hearty gastropub fare).

Many of the nation’s highest-rated breweries are so small and independent that the only way to sample their suds is to visit them in person, while others distribute their products around the country—or even across the globe.

To find some top spots near you, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breweries in Missouri using data from Tripadvisor . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a business with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 6, 2024.

A few Springfield and West Plains breweries were mentioned in the list.

Regardless of the brewery’s size and scope, one thing is for sure: Now is a great time for a beer!

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#30. Tie & Timber Beer Co.

– Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
– Address: 1451 East Cherry St. Springfield, Missouri
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#29. White River Brewing Company

– Rating: 4/5 (15 reviews)
– Address: 505 West Commercial St. Springfield, Missouri
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#28. Exit 6 Brewery

– Rating: 4/5 (20 reviews)
– Address: 5055 Highway North Cottleville, Missouri
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#27. Hold Fast Brewing

– Rating: 5/5 (7 reviews)
– Address: 235 North Kimbrough Ave. Springfield, Missouri
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#26. BKS Artisan Ales

– Rating: 5/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 633 East 63rd St. Kansas City, Missouri
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#25. Logboat Brewing Company

– Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
– Address: 504 Fay St. Columbia, Missouri
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#24. Alma Mader Brewing

– Rating: 5/5 (10 reviews)
– Address: 2635 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
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#23. Tin Mill Brewing Company

– Rating: 4/5 (39 reviews)
– Address: 114 Gutenberg St. Hermann, Missouri
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#22. Perennial Artisan Ales

– Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
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#21. Modern Brewery

– Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
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#20. The Side Project Cellar

– Rating: 4/5 (35 reviews)
– Address: 7373 Marietta Ave. Maplewood, Missouri
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#19. Big Rip Brewing Company

– Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
– Address: 216 East 9th Ave. North Kansas City, Missouri
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#18. River Bluff Brewing

– Rating: 5/5 (12 reviews)
– Address: 1224 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, Missouri
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#17. Stockyards Brewing Company

– Rating: 4/5 (34 reviews)
– Address: 1600 Genessee St. Ste 100 Kansas City, Missouri
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#16. 4 By 4 Brewing Company – Galloway

– Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
– Address: 2811 East Galloway St. Suite A Springfield, Missouri
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#15. Ostermeier Brewing Company

– Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
– Address: 1872 South US Highway 63 West Plains, Missouri
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#14. Charleville Vineyard & Winery

– Rating: 4/5 (24 reviews)
– Address: 16937 Boyd Road Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
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#13. Casual Animal Brewing

– Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
– Address: 1725 McGee St. Kansas City, Missouri
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#12. Wages Brewing Company

– Rating: 5/5 (18 reviews)
– Address: 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd. West Plains, Missouri
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#11. Piney River Brewing Company

– Rating: 5/5 (24 reviews)
– Address: 15194 Walnut Grove Drive Bucyrus, Missouri
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#10. Six Mile Bridge Brewery

– Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Address: 11841 Dorsett Road Maryland Heights, Missouri
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#9. Cinder Block Brewery

– Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
– Address: 110 East 18th Ave. North Kansas City, Missouri
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#8. Bur Oak Brewing Company

– Rating: 5/5 (16 reviews)
– Address: 8250 East Trade Center Drive Columbia, Missouri
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#7. Schlafly Tap Room

– Rating: 4/5 (62 reviews)
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#6. Kansas City Bier Company

– Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
– Address: 310 West 79th St. Kansas City, Missouri
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#5. Schlafly Bottleworks

– Rating: 4/5 (173 reviews)
– Address: 7260 Southwest Ave. Maplewood, Missouri
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#4. 4 Hands Brewery

– Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
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#3. Mother’s Brewing Company

– Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
– Address: 215 South Grant Ave. Springfield, Missouri
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#2. Anheuser-Busch Brewery

– Rating: 4.5/5 (545 reviews)
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#1. Boulevard Brewing Company

– Rating: 4.5/5 (665 reviews)
– Address: 2501 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jacob Osborn, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.

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