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Highest-rated breweries in Kansas
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 Kansas 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.
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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#21. 11Worth Station BrewHouse
- Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 305 Cherokee St. Leavenworth, Kansas
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#20. The Hub Brick Oven & Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Christian Ave. Moundridge, Kansas
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#19. Discourse Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 7211 West 97th St. Overland Park, Kansas
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#18. Wakarusa Brewing
- Rating: 4/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 710 Main St. Eudora, Kansas
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#17. Rockcreek Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5880 Beverly Ave. Mission, Kansas
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#16. Pathlight Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 11200 West 75th St. Shawnee, Kansas
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#15. Indy Brew Works
- Rating: 5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 223 West Main St. Independence, Kansas
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#14. Kansas Territory Brewing Co
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 310 C St. Washington, Kansas
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#13. Limitless Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 9765 Widmer Road Lenexa, Kansas
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#12. Transport Brewery
- Rating: 4/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 11113 Johnson Drive Shawnee, Kansas
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#11. Red Crow Brewing Company
- Rating: 4/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1062 West Santa Fe St. Olathe, Kansas
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#10. Servaes Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 10921 Johnson Drive Shawnee, Kansas
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#9. The Boiler Room Brewhaus
- Rating: 5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 10 South National Ave. Fort Scott, Kansas
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#8. Salt City Brewing Co Taproom
- Rating: 4/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 514 North Main St. Hutchinson, Kansas
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#7. Defiance Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2050 East US Highway 40 Hays, Kansas
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#6. Happy Basset Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6044 Southwest 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
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#5. Walnut River Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 111 West Locust Ave. El Dorado, Kansas
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#4. Hopping Gnome Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1710 East Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
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#3. Norsem*n Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 830 North Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. Central Standard Brewing
- Rating: 5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 156 South Greenwood St. Wichita, Kansas
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#1. Tallgrass Taphouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 320 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, Kansas
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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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