Bariloche became a gastronomic destination par excellence, not only for its chocolate shops and gourmet restaurants, but also for its breweries .

The city  produce two million liters of beer per year  and it is the city with the largest number of breweries per capita in the country.
There are huge productions that are distributed to the rest of the country but there are also microbreweries in which the production of beer is only sold in the same place or bar.

One of the most important characteristics for which Bariloche beer is considered  the richest in Argentina   and it gives rise to many breweries to settle in this city is due to the quality of the  meltwater   that is used together with the rest of the ingredients such as malt, hops and yeast to generate the perfect combination that makes many of the breweries have been premium Adas internationally and recognized throughout the world for their excellent quality and flavor.

Here is a tour of the best craft breweries in Bariloche with the   different types of beers offered by each of the b
Julieta Fraguío

Manush

This brewery has a local atmosphere, some travelers are seen but in most of the tables you will find groups of friends or couples from Bariloche. Manush has 12 years as a brewery and seven years as a brew pub. It is located in a corner of the city center, which makes it a comfortable option if you are staying at the hotels in the area or have finished the afternoon there. On the ground floor is the bar (very busy), and there are several lounges with space to sit, as well as an outdoor deck, perfect for sunny days. 
They have 23 varieties of draft craft beer, home-brewed and other labels in the area. For the consumer to find theirs, they have a menu that explains type, color, bitterness, flavor and a recommended pairing. From the kitchen there are snacks (potatoes, nachos, snacks) but also dishes prepared by chef Takeru Adashi. Manush has two stores in Bariloche, the other is located at Km 4 of Avenida Bustillo, facing Lake Nahuel Huapi.

Abierto de lunes a domingo de 5:30 pm a 3 am.

Kunstmann

It was born in Valdivia, known as the beer capital of Chile, and it became a benchmark brand with massive arrival in that country. Later, Kunstmann reached the Argentine market and took Bariloche as his second headquarters: in the city he makes his beers and also has his bar. With the format of a warm and spacious house with wooden interiors and furniture, a view of the production room and large windows to Huemul Island (near Playa Bonita).

It has capacity for several people inside and on the terrace. The Chilean brand also has a food proposal: the menu has German dishes, Patagonian smoked dishes and Argentine classics. 

In this Brewery you will be able to try the different varieties that the brand makes in Bariloche and even take the "delusions of the master", experimental games with which visitors act as testers to find out their feedback and tastes.

There are also individual or group tours and tastings , and you can see the cooking live (generally done three times a week). At the entrance, a locker room called stammgäste, "frequent customers" in German, draws attention: there the regulars can leave their glasses to use again on the next visit.

Abierto de lunes a domingo de 12 pm a 1 am.

Berlina

More than 15 years ago, brothers Guido, Franco and Bruno Ferrari started brewing beer. The first factory was at kilometer 12 of Bustillo Avenue, a few steps from Nahuel Huapi. That's where Berlina was born, the craft beer brand that grew and expanded beyond Bariloche with bars in different cities of the country. 

In their hometown they have two breweries: the one located in that first Bustillo brewhouse and the other in the historic town of Colonia Suiza . In the Berlina Tap Room next to the current factory, there are 18 taps of all the Berlina styles (the classics, the specials and some brewmaster pearls that can only be savored there). The most recommended varieties are: apa american pale ale, golden ale, wild winter soul beer, Swiss cologne strong golden ale, baguales Belgian blonde, JNF imperial ipa and wheat-based hefeweizen. In addition, they have a delicious 100% organic and natural cider.


The bar is assembled inside from a recycled container and has a double-height outdoor deck, with a stone fire pit and a view of the forest, they also usually play live bands on weekends. During the summer there are three daily visits to the factory.

Abierto de lunes a domingo de 12 pm a 2 am.

Konna

The Konna brewery was born in 2009 and two years later it opened its current bar with its creators Vanesa and Aldo Perticará at the helm. The owner claims that the name Konna is a tribute to his pet, a dog he loves.

The three varieties they make (Porter, Kölsch and IPA) , in pint or half pint. Sometimes, the blackboard announces some limited gem that must be tried at the moment. 

The space of the bar is limited, so many stop to drink A beer standing up or at the bar. It is a meeting point for groups of friends. The place has a really fun atmosphere with all kinds of music playing in the background. If you get a table for dinner, you can order a Patagonian board or the hearty lamb burger.

Abierto de lunes a domingo de 7 pm a 2 am.

Bachmann

The Bachmann family arrived in Bariloche in 1907, driven by the search for a better future, just like thousands of immigrants who arrived in the country from the old continent in those years. The entrepreneurial spirit and the search for new challenges was a characteristic that drove each generation of the Bachmanns and that forged the birth of this beer in 1999. 

Bachmann Cerveza was born, first as a hobby, that of Andrés Llanes and his wife Susana Bachmann. They were perfecting their recipes in the kitchen of their family home on Calle Elflein, known as the old “Casita Bachmann” , today Bariloche's historical heritage.

Some time later, this hobby became a labor resource, in the context of the acute economic crisis that Argentina went through at the end of the 90's. In those years, barter clubs were imposed and it was there that Neighbors and friends met the first "Pale Ale", where they waited, every Saturday, at the door of the club, for Susana to arrive to get a "bottle" before they ran out.

They have a wide variety of beers, including kolsch, pilsen, american pale ale, amber scotch ale, black schwarbier, cream stout, india pale ale, the honey, the raspberry and the ipa of the region.

Abierto de miércoles a lunes de 12 pm a 12 pm.

Gennow

Gennow is a family brewery that produces 20 thousand liters per week. It has its own premises in the city of Bariloche, where it offers beers made in the Paraje Las Golondrinas. The place is open all year round. You can drink 15 varieties of beer and taste good gastronomy. 

This craft brewery and juices makes its products with meltwater from Cerro Piltriquitron and Hops from El Bolson. The most recommended varieties are: apa american pale ale, golden ale, wild winter soul beer, baguales belgian blonde and JNF imperial ipa.

Abierto de miércoles a lunes de 6 pm a 2 am.

Club Cervecero Blest

Founded 30 years ago by the beer expert Julio Migoya, this brewery is a classic product of the city of Rio Negro. Blest is ideal for watching the sunset, as it has a privileged location. On one side of the small place you can see the mountains and on the other, the majestic Nahuel Huapi Lake. It stands out for its atmosphere that combines the classic with the modern and for its famous chimes of Happy Hour every day . In addition, you will be able to combine an incredible landscape with bands and live djs.

They offer a large number of beers, among which the fox stands out colorado, pilsen, cream stout, scoth ale, raspberry, bock, hop shot ipa and slow barley wine. To accompany these Patagonian flavors, I recommend you try the Búfalo Wings (Crispy chicken wings with spicy barbecue, blue cheese dip and vegetables). This brewery not only has great craft beers, it also has a cuisine that stands out above the rest. If you want to try one of their delicious desserts, don't miss the opportunity to delight yourself with the Lima Cake (with condensed milk, fresh cream and red fruits).

Abierto de miércoles a martes de 3 pm a 10 pm.

Gilbert

Gilbert is a craft brewery built in an old barn from 1930, located in the Colonia Suiza area, surrounded by imposing Coihues forests and a beautiful view of Lake Moreno. 

This brewery was founded by Alejandro Gilbert and his son Tomas Gilbert (brewmaster) in 2004. Today the father takes care of the restaurant and Tomás manufactures about 900 liters of Beer so artisanal that it even uses its own hops.

The venture began as a hobby but after they saw that the product turned out well and the consumption of craft beer began to grow up, they opened their own brewhouse.

Gilbert beer is characterized by its smooth and fresh flavor that is the perfect blend of pure, excellent quality waters that come down from Cerro López together with malted barley, hops and yeast from 100% artisan production.

Abierto de miércoles a martes de 3 pm a 10:30 pm

La Cruz

It's another brewpub so as not to leave out the extensive Barilochense beer route. Have a large patio very crowded by locals, ideal for watching the sunset. He The name of the brewery comes from a story that tells that an ancestor of current brewers worked for a brewery where he had to mark poor quality barley bags out of the way, but in In reality he marked with that famous cross the bags that had the best barley. With that raw material, he and his family produced craft beer.

Among the types of beer produced in La Cruz stand out: the English Pale Ale, which has a classic English style of intense golden color and refined aroma of hops. It's a nice beer to cool off on summer afternoons. For his Part, the India Pale Ale is intense in every way. The strong aroma stands out and hop bitterness. The Working Man Porter, a dark ale beer. This London style, brings together the characteristics of body, roasted coffee and chocolate flavor, is usually sought after by stout drinkers.

Among the limited productions that require more storage time and maturation, La Cruz offers (bottled) Barley Wine, Scotch Roble, Double Hop IPA.

In this pub too you will be able to eat something delicious and listen to good live music. The menu is from style of food on the go: nachos, picadas, pizzas, quesadillas, tortillas and stews energizers in winter! The menu is not very extensive, but all their dishes are highly recommended. Another important point is that they have happy hour from 6 to 7 pm .

El Paraje

Alberto Mazzei and his family opened the mountain brewery and bar  El Paraje in Colonia Suiza. It has the typical spirit of the Bariloche microbrewery: careful and delicate artisan production. It presents different styles to be tasted exclusively at El Paraje or at the Cerro Viejo restaurant. The most prominent are: Apa, Honey, Pilsen, Red Ale, Stout, India Pale Ale, Belgian and Porter. 

The parador, open every day from 11 am to 12 pm on a regular schedule, has a great variety of Patagonian craft beers  and imported, in the “multi-brand concept” format, and drinks, juices and smoothies also shine, as well as mountain foods: Milanese (recommended: Neapolitan style), hamburgers, oreganato chicken, tenderloins and for vegetarians, vegetable crepes.

Abierto de martes a domingo de 12 pm a 11 pm.

Wesley

This brewery has its history in the old truck garage of Tom Wesley , a former WWII combatant who moved to Bariloche and started brewing as a hobby. His grandchildren rescued their grandfather's tradition and decided to enhance it.

Behind the bar is the plant that has state-of-the-art machinery and a sustainable design in which everything is reused. This pub is located in a privileged setting surrounded by nature and only 15 kilometers from the center of Bariloche and at the foot of Cerro Campanario. 

Wesley's Apa Beer is his workhorse - he received awards and medals around the world. Depending on the time of year, Wesley produces limited editions of certain styles. For example: last summer they released a sour beer with a sour taste and a hint of raspberry flavor.
This style of beers can be found at both Wesley locations (downtown bar and mountain pub) and in the restaurant-bar of the renowned Llao Llao Hotel.

Abierto de miércoles a martes de 6 pm a 12 am.

Patagonia

Overlooking the Moreno Lake and the Cordillera in the background is the Patagonia microbrewery. It is an attractive bar with various atmospheres. You have from stools at the bar to communal tables next to the fireplace, on the terrace or in the garden. They are perfect to enjoy during the spring-summer season.

The activities They change according to the months, there is from live music to guided tours, such as the beer tour that takes you through the brewhouse, fermentation and ends with a pairing. The kitchen of the bar is in charge of Leandro Pagano and Marcelo Costa, who make dishes with local products such as lamb, Trout and smoked fish.

 

Abierto de lunes a domingo de 12 pm a 2 am.