Reno’s brewing scene is catching eyes and taste-buds all across the country.

For those of you living on Mars these days, Reno is pretty great. As a town and a community we have come so far and have changed the entire dynamic of the city from one of gambling and quickie divorces to one that celebrates local contributions, amazing food and great beer. Next time you’re in the area be sure to check out these 7 brewing hot spots!

Brasserie Saint James

• The Gateway: Red Headed Stranger, red farmhouse ale, 6.6% ABV
• The Session: Koln Concert German-style Kolsch, 4.9% ABV
• Grad School: Lambic Grand Cru Belgian-style lambic, 6%, ABV

This old-world-style restaurant and brewpub is a great place to start when testing the waters of the Reno bar-scene. With multiple patios you can enjoy your classic brasserie foods as you take in the warm Reno sunshine or the Reno skyline and cool evening air. From bratwursts and ‘kraut to duck confit poutine and Basque mussels, the menu is designed to give you the feeling of the old-world while pairing with craft beers and cocktails that have set Brasserie Saint James up to be one of the favorite hip and casual places around Reno.

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Imbïb Custom Brews

• The Gateway: Scottish Ale, 4.6% ABV
• The Session: Berliner Weisse and seasonal variation, 3.2% ABV
• Grad School: 100 Percent Brett American wild ale, 4.5% ABV

The newest trio on the Reno brewing scene may be one of the smallest, but that doesn’t keep them from turning out impeccable brews. Before the tasting room opened in late May of this year, the three partners, Matt Johnson, Jason Green and Bart Blank brewed kegs of beer for their friends. This custom brewery includes rare items and experimental favorites along with their locals membership club. There are no year round beers, everything is new and fresh and whatever the guys are playing around with: 100% something to check out while tinkering around Reno!

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Under the Rose

• The Gateway: BroBeer dry-hopped American table ale, 4.2% ABV
• The Session: SaisonBeer French-style farmhouse ale, 4.8% ABV
• Grad School: English-style young barley wine, 9.5% ABV

This airy and spacious brewery, formerly the Earl Scheib auto-painting warehouse, is filled with delicious brews and beer-drinking bar games! The beers at Under the Rose are interesting and fresh, but not too off-the-wall to seem intimidating. The place is open a few hours each day, Wednesday through Sunday, but Thursdays are the days to go as food trucks rotate through regularly.

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Pigeon Head

• The Gateway: Red Rye Lager, 7.3% ABV
• The Session: Pilsner, 4.9% ABV
• Grad School: Black Wheat Wine, 11% ABV

Named after the stunningly creepy painting of a man with a pigeon head on his shoulders done by a friend of co-owner Eddie Silvera, Pigeon Head is a unique and dynamic staple to the Reno brewing scene. Located in the shadow of the Wells Avenue overpass, this industrial-looking taproom gives way to some rare and interesting brews unlike any other place in town. Pigeon Head specializes in lagers with clean, bottom-fermented flavor, as well as many specialty beers and a wheat wine, similar to a barley wine. Also available are tasters or you can opt for a whole flight if you’re feeling adventurous!

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The Depot

• The Gateway: The Emigrant sour wheat ale, 4.2% ABV
• The Session: The Ranch Hand American ale, 4.6% ABV
• Grad School: II Padrino Belgian-style quadrupel, 10.8% ABV

This brewery, distillery and restaurant is housed in downtown Reno’s former train depot (hence) and is a fantastic place to go for lunch, happy hour or dinner in Reno! These in-house brewed beers are unique and one of a kind, but beer aficionados shouldn’t waste time on simple options as there are so many extravagant choices for those brave enough! As Depot is also a distillery, the crafted spirits on hand include vodka and gin as well as house-made whiskey. An in-specialty is the Biggest Little Bourbon, one that the brewer/distiller sampled from 10 different bourbons before deciding on the perfect combination of three. Whether you’re into the brews or the bourbons, depot is a definitely a must-have on your Reno brew tour.

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Great Basin

• The Gateway: Outlaw Milk Stout, 4.9% ABV
• The Session: Daypack Session IPA, 4.6% ABV
• Grad School: Cerveza Chilibeso jalapeño-kissed Pilsner, 5.5% ABV

If you can muster the 15 minute drive out of downtown Reno, you can experience Nevada’s first legal brewery since the repeal of Prohibition. With three locations and distributions across the west, Great Basin is brewing some classics and some not-so-classics. Be sure to try the nitro Outlaw Milk Stout or an awesome berry brew, as Reno is raspberry territory. Pair this with a great burger or amazing bar food and you’re set for a great lunch, happy hour, or dinner!

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Pignic Pub and Patio

• The Gateway: Brooklyn Brown Ale, 5.3% ABV
• The Session: Firestone Pale 31 California-style pale ale, 4.4% ABV
• Grad School: Dogfish Head Festina Pêche neo-Berliner Weisse, 4.5% ABV

Pignic Pub and Patio is a “bar first”, as owner Trevor Leppek says, however second it is a patio barbecue joint! Pignic is set in the parlor of a 1916 home and has a variety of 20 beers on tap. The exciting aspect of this joint comes from the GYOBBQ (Grill Your Own BBQ) options! Bringing your own meat, veggies, marinades or rubs gets you access to the various grill options with a minimum food/beverage purchase. However, if you don’t have your grilling gear, Leppek will sell you whatever you need to make your meal perfection (including side dishes!), and all at grocery-store prices. For the easiest way to cookout and with no clean-up, come and check it out!

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