Berlin's craft beer scene is one of Europe's most exciting. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Berlin
01 · Berlin
Friedrichshain
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Microbrewery · Local
Friedrichshain neighbourhood favourite. Brews on-site.
Order: Their unfiltered pilsner
02 · Berlin
Wedding
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American-style craft
American-influenced craft brewery in Wedding.
Order: Their West-Coast IPA
03 · Berlin
Kreuzberg
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Brewery · Container
Kreuzberg shipping-container brewery and beer garden.
Order: Their flagship Helles
04 · Berlin
Kreuzberg
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22 taps · Casual
Kreuzberg craft beer pub with 22 rotating taps.
Order: A flight of three German craft IPAs
05 · Berlin
Friedrichshain
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Brewery taproom
Friedrichshain brewery taproom with strong local craft focus.
Order: Their seasonal Berliner Weisse
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06 · Berlin
Mitte
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Italian-style craft beer
Italian-style craft beer pub in Mitte.
Order: An Italian craft beer flight
07 · Berlin
Mitte
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British-style craft beer
Mitte British-style craft beer pub.
Order: A British craft IPA
08 · Berlin
Schöneberg
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Brewpub · Modern
Schöneberg modern craft beer pub.
Order: A flight of three German craft IPAs
09 · Berlin
Markthalle Neun
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Market hall brewery
At Markthalle Neun. Saturdays-only.
Order: Their session IPA
10 · Berlin
Mitte
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Beer pub · 30 taps
Mitte craft beer pub with 30 rotating taps.
Order: A flight of three Berlin craft beers
More Berlin craft beerThe full Berlin craft-beer index by neighbourhood.
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How Berlin drinks craft beer
Hops & Barley and Vagabund are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.