List of breweries in Nevada
This compilation features breweries located in Nevada, encompassing both active and former operations. These establishments craft a variety of beer styles distributed on local, regional, and global scales. Their size varies from tiny nanobreweries and microbreweries to brewpubs owned by national enterprises.
In 2012, Nevada was home to 27 brewing-related businesses—including breweries, brewpubs, importers, and company-operated packagers and wholesalers—that directly employed 130 individuals. Additionally, more than 10,000 jobs were supported in associated fields such as wholesale and retail.[1] That same year, there were 19 active brewer permits issued within the state.[2]
When accounting for direct employment in brewing plus suppliers of raw materials and equipment, Nevada’s breweries contributed upwards of $286 million in combined business and personal tax revenues.[3] Consumer spending on beer generated over $124 million more in tax income.[4] In terms of craft breweries per capita, Nevada ranked 24th nationally in 2012, with a total of 21 establishments.[5]
By the conclusion of 2013, the United States hosted a total of 2,822 breweries, including 2,768 categorized as craft breweries: 1,237 brewpubs, 1,412 microbreweries, and 119 regional craft breweries.[6] The brewing sector employed approximately 43,000 workers across production and distribution roles nationwide and generated an economic impact exceeding $246 billion.[7]
History
Nevada’s brewing heritage traces back to 1860 with the establishment of the Carson City Brewery, predating the state's admission to the Union. Brewing activities largely halted during statewide prohibition, which began one year prior to national prohibition; only Carson Brewery and Reno Brewery remained operational during the 1930s. The production of beer statewide ceased entirely in 1957. The industry experienced a resurgence following the legalization of brewpubs in 1993.
Breweries in Northern Nevada
- Great Basin Brewing Company – located in Sparks and Reno
- Revision Brewing – based in Reno, NV
- Lead Dog Brewing Company – operating in both Reno and Sparks, NV
Breweries in Southern Nevada
- Triple 7 Restaurant and Brewery, situated in Las Vegas
- Joseph James Brewing Company, Henderson (ceased operations in 2020)
- Holy Cow Brewery, Las Vegas (closed in 2002)
- Ellis Island Casino & Brewery, Las Vegas
National Brewery Chains
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewery with three venues across the Las Vegas Valley and two within Reno/Sparks
- Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant featuring two locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley
See Also
External Links
- Nevada Brewers Guild
- Directory of Nevada brewers on ratebeer.com
- Beer guide for Las Vegas, Nevada
- Interactive Reno Tahoe Craft Brewery Map
- ↑ "The Economic Impact of the Beer Industry--State Legislative & Congressional District Data, Nevada". The Beer Institute. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "Brewer's Almanac--Active Brewer Permits, 2004 - 2012". The Beer Institute. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "The Economic Impact of the Beer Industry--State Legislative & Congressional District Data, Nevada". The Beer Institute. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "The Economic Impact of the Beer Industry--2012 Data, Nevada". The Beer Institute. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "Capita per Brewery" (PDF). Brewers Association. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "Brewers Association Announces 2013 Craft Brewer Growth". Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ↑ "Beer Serves America". The Beer Institute. Retrieved 14 May 2014.