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The Ultimate Guide to Northwest Arkansas Breweries
I don't always drink beer, but when I do, it's local.
NWA Daily
October 15, 2024
Northwest Arkansas boasts an incredible beer scene with numerous local breweries to try and more popping up all the time.
Experience it the right way and stop by Experience Fayetteville to pick up the famous Ale Trail Passport and embark on "Arkansas’s original craft beer tour.”
Whichever you decide is your favorite, we're just glad you're drinking local - cheers!
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Rogers
Photo courtesy of New Province Brewing Company
New Province is independent and locally owned, each ounce of beer made on-site in a brewery viewable by customers who come in and drink one or a few of the available beers. Every Wednesday from 7-9p, New Province hosts a trivia night, and local food trucks make an appearance to add to the evening!
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Natural State Beer Company is known for its "rigorous quality standards" for its beer, and multiple awards attest to the deliciousness of its ales. NSBC is easily accessible off the Razorback Greenway and not far from Pinnacle Hills Promenade, making it a perfect location for a pitstop on any type of day. We recommend trying a flight of their German ales.
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Ozark Beer Company is the home of "Hard Work" and "Honest Beer." This brewery offers a variety of year-round and seasonal beers aged in the Ozark Celler. Ozark Beer Co marks another central location, just across from the Railyard, Lake Atalanta, and a few miles from Beaver Lake. Recognized by Southern Living, Men's Journal, and Food & Wine, Ozark Beer Co is a top 5 brewery in NWA.
Photo courtesy of Rendezvous Junction Co.
Rendezvous Junction is just that – a junction for people brought together by great beer. It is located across from the Pinnacle Hills Promenade, "crafting beer that brings taste & buds together." RJBC started out as home brews being shared with friends and evolved into a neighborhood brewery that invites people to join the TasteBuds to keep the tastes as good as they can be.
📍 722 South Bloomington, Lowell
Goat Lab Brewery serves a menu of German-inspired beers and wood-fired pizzas. The brewery is perfect for community gatherings, with space for hanging out, games, and an outdoor sand volleyball court. It’s also right next door to The Grove Comedy Club, Northwest Arkansas’s premier comedy club, which hosts live professional comedy every weekend.
Bentonville
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Bentonville Brewing is right off 14th St. in Bentonville, next to Climb Bentonville. You'll find food trucks parked in the lot outside offering great grub before or after you sit down for some authentic and unique beers. Take a tour of the brewery before you try what's on tap for the whole experience. The beer is great here, but what might be better is the family environment. With an outdoor play area for kids and large beer garden, it is great for the family.
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Bike Rack Brewing is Bentonville’s oldest brewery, continually crafting new ales using local inspiration and quality ingredients. If you like dark beer, we recommend giving the Coler Coffee Stout a try! It is a winter seasonal with espresso, crafted in collaboration with Airship Coffee. Known for its overlap with biking, you'll find beers here named Slaughter Pen, Urban Trail, and the Derailleur.
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Social Project Brewing Co. was founded on a love for craft beer and community. If you like hop-heavy brews, you'll enjoy what Social Project has to offer. Go with friends or with the intention of meeting new ones because in tandem with sensational beers, growing social circles is what this place is all about. They have an active rotation of beers, always trying variations. In our opinion, this might be one of the most overlooked and underrated breweries in NWA.
📍 2353 W HWY 12, Gentry
Located in Highfill, not far past the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), Black Howler Beer Company is brewing up some delicious, Ozark-inspired flavors. Their name pays homage to the Ozark Howler, a legendary cat-like creature from local folklore.
📍1000 SE 5th St, Suite H
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Hawk Moth is a locally owned small-batch brewery and beer parlor dedicated to enhancing your experience of beer. You'll find here old-world beer styles with a modern American twist. Hawk Moth focuses heavily on barrel aging and blending as well. Our beer of choice from Hawk Moth is their Hazy IPA.
Fayetteville
Photo courtesy of Fossil Cove
The people behind Fossil Cove Brewing Co. love NWA and this little corner of the world, naming their brewery after a fossil-laden cove on the shores of Beaver Lake (the brewery's water source). They have a solid selection of 8-10 beers annually with seasonal rotations. If you're feeling like some grub, we definitely recommend a pizza from the food truck Wicked Wood Fired Pizza on site. Our beer of choice is the T-Rex or Birch Ave Blond.
Photo courtesy of West Mountain Brewing Co
West Mountain Brewing Co. is right next door to Tiny Tim's Pizza on the Historic Downtown Square of Fayetteville. This brewery is Northwest Arkansas' oldest brewery and has become a Fayetteville tradition with a wide selection of top-notch beers.
Photo courtesy of Crisis Brewing
Crisis Brewing is one of the more unique breweries in the area, nestled in a patch of trees almost hiding it from view in the summer months. It was named "lovingly after a midlife crisis" and created for the love of the craft of brewing and community. Crisis is the type of place only locals know about and serves up some of the best beer in the state. Hot take, this is the best beer in NWA.
Photo courtesy of Columbus Hous Brewery and Tap Room
Also right off the bike trail, Columbus House Brewery and Tap Room is an intimate, 3-barrel space with rotating and permanent taps run by NWA natives and University of Arkansas alum. The space is friendly and right next to Fayetteville Funky Flea Market. Columbus is the perfect stop along the Ale Trail and encourages cyclists and runners to stop by at their leisure.
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An American farmhouse brewery inspired by Belgian brewing traditions, local brewer Jesse Gagnon shows off his brewing expertise through his small-batch flavors. The drive through Goshen’s farmland prepares you for the agrarian feel of Orthodox.
Instead of a traditional wall of taps, Fayetteville Beer Works pours its beer directly from the brewing tank with European-style draft faucets to ensure a thick, pillowy head and the freshest, most flavorful beer you can find. The top picks from our crew were the Mud Creek Brown Ale and the East Fay Hazy IPA. They also offer a variety of snacks, from hot pretzels and popcorn to hot dogs and ice cream.
📍 1107 S West Ave
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Mad Rooster Beer Company brews high-quality, innovative beer selections in a relaxed, enjoyable environment in South Fayetteville. It’s located just off the Razorback Greenway and a short walk from the Southyard development, which offers great dining options.
📍 1550 E Zion Rd
Flyway Brewing Co. began in North Little Rock in 2015. In 2023, they migrated north, adding a brewing location to the NWA brewing community. Expect to find your favorite classic Flyway flavors and a few new beers exclusive to the new Fayetteville taproom. They also have a menu of traditional bar fare, burgers, sandwiches, smoked meats, and Detroit-style pizzas!
📍 205 W Dickson St
An all-day favorite stop along Dickson St, Puritan Coffe & Beer serves coffee, hosts some standout food trucks, and boasts an expertly-curated menu of beers, wines, and more. They also operate their very own nano-brewery, so you can check out their original flavors.
Springdale
Photo courtesy of Core Brewing & Distilling Co.
Core Brewing & Distilling prides itself in crafting beer with the diligence and pride of small-town America. If you're looking for somewhere that embodies southern vibes and hospitality, this is your place. Core is the official craft brewery of the Razorbacks and has its own beer to show for it. All in all, their beer is solid, but what they might most be known and loved for is their Scarlet Letters.
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Shifting gears from the beer scene, but absolutely worth the mention, Black Apple in Downtown Springdale is Arkansas’s first cidery. With a menu of unique craft cider flavors, you’ll want to try a flight to explore the world of ciders that Black Apple has unleashed in the Natural State.
Siloam Springs
📍 516 E Main Street
The Ivory Bill Taproom has a beautiful taproom and plenty of outdoor patio seating. They pour pints and sell beer to-go Monday through Friday from 4pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 11am to 9pm, and Sundays from 2pm to 6pm.
Eureka Springs
📍 96 Ridgeview Rd, Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Brewery
Located on five, pine laden acres overlooking a beautiful valley, Eureka Springs Brewery is a great place to get away for a relaxing afternoon and refreshing brews. There’s also a disc golf course on the property for those looking for some outdoor activities to work up the need for a cold beverage.
📍 409 W Van Buren Rd
Gotahold Brewing
Led by Dave Hartmann, a Master Brewer with over 31 years of experience, and Wendy Hartmann, a master designer of great experience, Gotahold Brewing is a destination beer spot that captures the heart of a city that just seems to “get a hold of you.” Beyond its award-winning beers, the brewery hosts regular events and cultivates a great spirit of community.
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