Zürich

[Breweries (50)] [Brewpubs (2)] [Beer makers without breweries (9)] [Closed Breweries (68)]
[Beer shops/restaurants (5)]

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reviewed by yours truly: 45.9% (28)

<250 hl/yr: part-time or hobby brewery

<2'000 hl/yr: includes most brewpubs and micros

<75'000 hl/yr: includes the larger micros and the smaller family breweries

<500'000 hl/yr: the larger family breweries

>500'000 hl/yr: big breweries

Thank you for letting me know about any corrections or missing informations! (bov (at) bov.ch)

Breweries (50)

Name Address Founded
Registry-#
Size Contact # of beers
tasted Rating Comments
Don't kill me, it's only my opinion...
8143
Rainstr. 140a
8143 Stallikon
2006
248
homepage

N/A N/A Actually inactive (March 2010)
Brewer: Sebastian Risse
Aathaler-Bräu Zürichstrasse 15
8607 Aathal
2007
283

N/A N/A -
Arga-Tech
8304 Wallisellen
2008
327

N/A N/A -
Benedix Klosterbräu Stygstrasse 15
8462 Rheinau
2002
146

052 319 34 74 N/A N/A currently inactive (March 2010)
Bolt
8344 Bäretswil
2009
336

N/A N/A -
Brauverein Fischenthal (Hörnlibräu)
Bahnhofstrasse 5
8496 Steg im Tösstal
2006
269
homepage

N/A N/A Brewers: Manuel and Roman Spörri, Mario Schoch.
Brauverein Pfäffikon
Hörnlistrasse 76 (GerAtrium)
8330 Pfäffikon
2004
243
homepage

079 695 34 50 1 6.8
-
Brauverein Rülps

8344 Bäretswil
2004
198
homepage

N/A N/A Brewer: Thomas Schmid.

Brigittas Bierschopf Kirchgasse 14
8427 Rorbas
2005
202

079 642 16 21 N/A N/A Brewer: Brigitta Brehm.

Brüll! Bier
J. Spaltensteinstrasse 14a
8303 Bassersdorf
2009
355
homepage

043 266 01 46 2 11
Brewer: Andreas Brüllmann.
Interesting but a little bit chaotic.
Brunner
8184 Bachenbülach
2009
330

N/A N/A -
Chalet-Bräu
8942 Oberrieden
2006
237

N/A N/A Brewer: Christof Eichenberger.

die Heimbrauer Fassbinder & Partner Ober Dorfstr. 18
8335 Hittnau
2000
122

N/A N/A A homebrewing supplier which is also registered as beer producer.
ECM Bräu
Resedastrasse 28
8008 Zürich
2005
201
250 hl
homepage

043 243 75 75 2 13.6
Brewer: Marc Wegenstein.
Bottled by Baar. Very good beers.
Euelbräu
In der Euelwies 7a
8408 Winterthur
2007
228
500 hl
homepage

079 437 08 91 2 9.4
Brewer: Daniel Reichlin.
I have not been convinced by the 2 bottles I tried for now.
Fahrtwind
Oberdorfstrasse 45
8408 Winterthur
2002
159
300 hl
homepage

052 534 82 10 9 9.16
Brewer: Thomas Schmid
An interesting concept: you can rent this mobile brewery for a party. But the quality of their beers is falling down and the fact of brewing dangerous spice- and herb-based experiments does not help …
Originally called Mobile-Brauerei nd has changed its name to Fahrtwind in 2010.
Forschungsbrauerei G48 Pionierstrasse 10
8400 Winterthur
1996
107

4 15.3
Brewer: Yvonne & Peter Dürsteler
Quality and creativity (Lambics, Scotch Ales, …) this great microbrewery is one of the few UFOs (read: not slaves of the Reinheitsgebot) on this side of the country.
G+G
8494 Bauma
2010
379

N/A N/A -
Gambrinus
8245 Feuerthalen
2005
213

N/A N/A Brewer: Michael Rüedi.

Gerber's Homebrewery
Hochfeldstr. 10
8173 Neerach
2006
236
homepage

079 599 45 20 N/A N/A Will be inactive until December 2010 due to relocation
Brewer: Andreas Gerber.

Hammer-Bier
In den Linden 29
8153 Rümlang
2005
217
homepage

079 203 09 03 4 14.6
Brewer: Hugo Gutknecht.
This microbrewery offers wonderful german-style beers. With the exception of the Altbier which failed to convinced me, all the other beers I've tried (Lager, Pils and Weizen) are famous. Don't miss it!
Heinzenbräu

8352 Räterschen
2002
141
homepage

052 363 10 75 N/A N/A A brewer club.
Herzbräu
Dändlikon 3
8634 Hombrechtikon
1992
89
20 hl
homepage

N/A N/A Brewer: Werner & Fritz Ledermann
One of the very first microbrewery in Switzerland.
Hinterthurgauer Brau Union
8405 Winterthur
2006
227

N/A N/A -
Hirnibräu
Winzerstrasse 79
8049 Zürich
1997
197
homepage

044 340 23 06 1 7.6
Brewer: Andreas Peter Aemmer.
The beer I have sampled was unfortunately infected, so I will have to give this brewery a new chance before giving an opinion.
Hofmolkerei Birkenhof
Wührestr. 101
8610 Uster
2007
286
homepage

044 941 37 12 1 14
Brewer: Andy Pfister.
The youngest swiss brewer (16 years old when he started in 2007). Offering a very good weizen. Hope to see more soon.
Hopfehüsli Bräu
8248 Uhwiesen
2010
387

N/A N/A -
im Lot
8610 Uster
2009
356

N/A N/A -
Kleinbrauerei Der Brauer
8304 Wallisellen
2008
316

N/A N/A -
Marchle (Beizbrauerei)
8426 Lufingen
2010
373

N/A N/A -
Merkel
8803 Rüschlikon
2009
334

N/A N/A -
Monsterbräu
Wallisellenstr. 26a
8600 Dübendorf
2009
351
homepage

1 13.2
Brewers: Dani Schnider & Andrea Kennel.
I have sampled a very interesting hoppy brew.
Muster Hausbrauerei
8180 Bülach
2006
234

N/A N/A Brewer: Sandro Muster.

Neuguet-Bier
8618 Oetwil am See
2008
324

N/A N/A -
Overboard
Trottenstrasse
8400 Winterthur
2007
274
homepage

N/A N/A Brewers: Beat Fässler & Urs Schwendener.

PB Hausbrauerei Hittnau
8335 Hittnau
2008
306

N/A N/A -
Pöschel
8143 Stallikon
2006
253

N/A N/A Brewer: Benedikt Pöschel.

Robenhausen
8620 Wetzikon
2005
218

N/A N/A Brewer: Manfred Andermatt.

Schlossbraui Nürensdorf (Gnos & Gnos)
Brauereiweg 3
8309 Nürensdorf
2000
126
homepage

079 346 26 61 6 12.53
Brewer: Adrian Gnos & Joanna Retsch
Formerly based in Horgen. Since April 2006 they are installed in the former brewery Schlossbraui in Nürensdorf. Shy but well-made beers. Worth a try..
Spiffing Ales
Alte Kleindorfstrasse 65
8707 Uetikon am See
2009
337
homepage

079 620 49 90 4 11.7
Brewer: Robert Ellis
A brewery producing hand crafted British style Real Ales. Interesting but there is some room for improvements.
Stadtguet
Industriestrasse 35
8400 Winterthur
2002
144
1'000 hl
homepage

079 784 96 22 4 11.1
Brewer: Beat Spälti
The beers were originally brewed by Erusbacher. Since April 2005 has Stadtguet its own brewery in Winterthur (bottling is done by Rosengarten). And they are now searching for investors as they want to expand.
I have not been really convinced by their beers.
Storm&Anchor

8400 Winterthur
2010

homepage

N/A N/A A brewery offering a brown ale, an IPA and an oatmeal stout: definitely something I want to try!
Trotten-Bräu
8415 Berg am Irchel
2009
361

N/A N/A -
Turbinen Bräu
Badenerstrasse 571
8048 Zürich
1997
77
14'000 hl
homepage

01 440 54 14 5 11.12
Brewer: Adrien Weber & Roland Rüegsegger
Founded as a reaction to the closure of Hürlimann, this brewery has enjoyed a constant success since then. A bit weird but interesting beers.
UG-Bräu
Wingetackerstrasse 10
8523 Hagenbuch
2007
281
homepage

052 364 31 63 17 14.47
Brewer: Urs Flunser.
Superb and very accurate beers from this microbrewery. One of the top breweries in the country!
Unterländer Bräu
Südstrasse 8
8172 Niederglatt
2007
252
homepage

078 802 18 96 1 10.6
Brewer: Andreas Rudin.
I've only sampled for now an unconvincing top-fermented zwickel. Will look for more.
Uster
Ackerstrasse 46
8610 Uster
2006
242
36 hl
homepage

076 502 42 20 1 13.6
Brewer: Thomas Hüsler.
Originally called Hüslerbräu. Made a joint venture with Braukultur AG (owner of Oberländerbräu and Goldküstenbräu) on april 2009.
An insisting voice in my head tells me that the production of the Usterbräu Export could well be other that it is supposed to be. Strange ...
Wädi Bräu
Florhofstrasse 13
8820 Wädenswil
1991
66
1'600 hl
homepage

044 783 93 90 12 12.25
Brewer: Andreas Wirsing
A good brewery. The swiss pioneer of bio beer and the first brewery worldwide to brew hemp beer commercially.
Wisliger Berg Bräu
Dettenriederstr. 34
8484 Weisslingen
2004
182
homepage

052 384 03 50 1 13.6
Brewer: Robert Favero.
One very nicely made brew, I hope to see more styles soon.
zum Papagei
Rietwissstrasse
8812 Horgen
2005
240
homepage

043 244 66 33 N/A N/A Brewer: Thomas Koloszar.

Brewpubs (2)

Name Address Founded
Registry-#
Size Contact # of beers
tasted Rating Comments
Don't kill me, it's only my opinion...
Feldhof
Zürichstrasse 82
8118 Pfaffhausen
2009
365
homepage

044 825 13 00 2 10.6
Brewer: Torsten Pape.
Despite the good reputation of this brewpub, I have not been convinced by their bottled beers. So I'll have to try them draught before giving my judgement.
Steinfels Restaurant Brauerei

Heinrichstrasse 267
8005 Zürich
2007
297
homepage

044 271 10 30 3 12.93
Opened in september 2007 in the local Back & Bräu which closed 6 months before. Brewing pretty solid german styles beers.

Beer makers without breweries (9)

Name Address Founded
Registry-#
Size Contact # of beers
tasted Rating Comments
Don't kill me, it's only my opinion...
Amboss
Heinrichstrasse 267d
8005 Zürich
2003

homepage

4 12.2
Contract brewer. The beers were brewed by Back & Bräu and now by Baar. Check especially the Spez.
Braukultur AG
Bergstrasse 195
8707 Uetikon am See
2007

homepage

044 500 48 80 3 13.2
Their beers (Goldküstenbräu and Oberländerbräu) are contract brewed at Aare-Bier. Their own brewery should opened in spring 2011. They also have a joint venture with Usterbräu. But let's make it clear: the Goldküstenbräu and the Oberländerbräu Hell are the same beers as Aare-Bier Kellerfrisch. And so is Oberländerbräu Amber the same as Aare-Bier Amber. And I don't want to talk about the Uster Export... So why trying to fool the consumer in talking about a beer from the region? And how can the intention to open their own brewery really be taken seriously if you consider the risk of changing a recipe ? I'm ready to bet we're not gonna see a Braukultur brewery for a long time.
Hopfentropfen
Kollbrunn
8476 Unterstammheim
2002
115
homepage

052 745 27 19 1 12.8
Brewer: Brigitte & Markus Reutimann
A family farm specialized in the culture of hops. The beers were brewed previously by Weinfelden and since 2007 by Locher.
Illauer Brauer
Hornstrasse 19
8307 Illnau
2010

homepage

N/A N/A Yet another contract brewer. Their beer is brewed by Sonnenbräu.
Linde-Oberstrass

Universitätstrasse 91
8006 Zürich
2004

homepage

044 362 21 09 3 13.2
Linde-Oberstrass bought the equipment from Back & Bräu and the beers were brewed by Back & Bräu. Solid german quality beers. Since the last Back & Bräu closed in may 2007, the beers are now brewed by Steinfels.
Schwamendinger Hopfenbräu
Schaffhausenstr. 273
8050 Zürich Örlikon
2003

homepage

079 227 23 25 N/A N/A Brewer: Max Steiner
Originally brewed by Weinfelden using Stammheimer hops. Now bottled by Stadtbühl. Opened on Sat. 13:00-16:00.
Stierbräu
Letzacherstrasse 17
8117 Fällanden
2008

homepage

079 468 60 16 1 14.4
The beer is brewed by Kündig and is the same as the Huusbier.
Striker Beer
Im Dörfli 18
8706 Meilen
2008
311
5'000 hl
homepage

079 506 74 33 3 9.07
"Contract brewer.
Two homebrewers got the wonderful idea to commercialize beers brewed in Germany (Engelbräu (Rettenberg/Allgäu)) in the region of Zürich and it seems that they are enjoying an impressive start. Clever and fine. But as they are using the ""drink local"" trend for boosting their sales, they will try to be consequent and build their own brewery in Zürich. This should be done by the end of 2010.
April 2010: the beers are now brewed in Switzerland by Falken. So it looks like they gave up the idea to build their own plant (I don't think this was ever an option ...)"
Züri-Hell
Seefeldstrasse 45
8034 Zürich
2004

homepage

1 9.6
Contract brewer. The beer is brewed by Sonnenbräu.

Beer Shops / Restaurants

Name Address Homepage / Email Comments

Beer Planet Lowe

Badenerstrasse 74
8004 Zürich
homepage

044 240 55 12 About 400 beers from 40 countries.
Bierdepot zum Adlerhost
Zentralstrasse 20
8604 Volketswil
homepage

044 946 03 54 Beer shop offering about 60 swiss beers.
Brasserie Fédéral
Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhof Platz 1
8023 Zürich
homepage

044 217 15 15 A restaurant with more than 100 swiss beers.
Drinks of The World

Hauptbahnhof Zürich
8001 Zürich
homepage

01 211 10 51 More than 350 beers from 50 countries. Open daily from 9am to 9.30pm (except on sunday, 8pm)
Schatt Getränke

Kehlhofstrasse 524
8124 Maur
homepage

044 980 11 11 A shop with about 300 different beers, among them interesting swiss beers.

Closed Breweries (68)

Name Address founded-closed Contact # of beers
tasted Rating Comments
Don't kill me, it's only my opinion...
Adler
8810 Horgen 1866 - 1885

N/A N/A N/A
Aktienbrauerei Schöntal
8400 Winterthur 1880 - 1906

N/A N/A Originally named Grüntal.
Aktienbrauerei Wald
8636 Wald 1876 - 1924

N/A N/A Originally named zum Felsenkeller.
Am Uetliberg
8000 Zürich 1874 - 1923

N/A N/A N/A
Auf der Platte
8000 Zürich 1824 - 1865

N/A N/A N/A
Bäch
8806 Bäch 1858 - 1918

N/A N/A N/A
Back & Bräu
Heinrichstrasse 267
8005 Zürich 1989 - 2007

homepage

3 10.33
Brewer: Karl Hartenstein
A brewpub which was located at 7 different places in the country. But the years of success are over and all brewpubs closed one by one. This one closed in may 2007.
Back & Bräu

8400 Winterthur 1998 - 2001

homepage

N/A N/A Brewer: Karl Hartenstein
A brewpub which was located at 7 different places in the country. But the years of success are over and all brewpubs closed one by one. This one closed in 2001.
Baldauf
8000 Zürich 1878 - 1891

N/A N/A Named successively Rieckler, Ferber, Kauth.
Bauma
8494 Bauma 1865 - 1900

N/A N/A Originally named Halbheer
Bavaria-Brauerei
8000 Zürich 1864 - 1904

N/A N/A Named successively Zolliker, Schube, Nievergelt and Wolfinger.
Drahtschmiedli
8000 Zürich 1843 - 1903

N/A N/A N/A
Feldbach
8714 Feldbach 1836 - 1892

N/A N/A N/A
Felsenkeller
8712 Stäfa 1857 - 1898

N/A N/A N/A
Felsenkeller Dorfstrasse 11
8712 Stäfa 1997 - 2009
62

N/A N/A Brewer: Heinz Gasser
Started in 1966 with the brewery Fuchs in Adliswil. Closed in 2009.
Production: 35 hl
Fuchs
8134 Adliswil 1966 - 1975

N/A N/A N/A
Furrer
8400 Winterthur 1834 - 1846

N/A N/A N/A
Goldküstenbräu
Alte Kleindorfstrasse 65
8707 Uetikon am See 2004 - 2009
173

3 10
Understated beers.
Closed in 2009 but the brand is still brewed by Braukultur AG.
Gugolz
8135 Langnau am Albis 1869 - 1905

N/A N/A N/A
Haldengut
8400 Winterthur 1843 - 2002

N/A N/A Merged with Calanda and the plant in Winterthur was closed some years later.
Heller
8462 Rheinau 1874 - 1891

N/A N/A N/A
Johannes Schneider
8047 Albisrieden 1865 - 1866

N/A N/A N/A
Keller
8192 Glattfelden 1867 - 1911

N/A N/A Originally named Grüti.
Löwen
8157 Dielsdorf 1872 - 1888

N/A N/A N/A
Löwen
8910 Affoltern 1873 - 1908

N/A N/A N/A
Löwen
8193 Eglisau 1875 - 1916

N/A N/A N/A
Löwen
8192 Glattfelden 1877 - 1894

N/A N/A N/A
Löwenbräu
8953 Dietikon 1864 - 1924

N/A N/A Started as zur Linde.
Löwenbräu
8000 Zürich 1897 - 1991

6 9.83 Owned by Feldschloesschen. The brewery in Zurich has been closed and the beers are now brewed in Rheinfelden.
Malti-Brauerei OVA
8910 Affoltern 1959 - 1973

N/A N/A N/A
Meister
8302 Kloten 1836 - 1846

N/A N/A N/A
Mendler & Co.
8000 Zürich 1890 - 1900

N/A N/A N/A
Oberstrass
8000 Zürich 1875 - 1880

N/A N/A N/A
Oerlikon
8050 Oerlikon 1883 - 1905

N/A N/A N/A
Räber
6403 Küssnacht 1835 - ?

N/A N/A N/A
Raschnagel
8427 Rorbas 1880 - 1885

N/A N/A N/A
Rehm
8433 Weiach 1874 - 1894

N/A N/A Originally called Denzer, Willi then Spiez.
Richterswil
8805 Richterswil 1868 - ?

N/A N/A Named Hitz then Wolz.
Riesbach
8000 Zürich 1883 - 1908

N/A N/A N/A
Schanzenberg
8000 Zürich 1843 - 1852

N/A N/A N/A
Schlossbrauerei Nürensdorf
8303 Nürensdorf 1838 - 1902

N/A N/A N/A
Seefeld
8000 Zürich 1880 - 1903

N/A N/A N/A
Seiler
8000 Zürich 1836 - 1902

N/A N/A Originally named Häusler then Hoen, Gäbhard and Koller-Forster.
Sternen
8164 Bachs 1862 - 1896

N/A N/A N/A
Storchen
8180 Bülach 1864 - 1896

N/A N/A N/A
Tiefenbrunnen
8000 Zürich 1891 - 1913

N/A N/A N/A
Uster
8610 Uster 1859 - 1977

N/A N/A N/A
Volksgarten
8400 Winterthur 1879 - 1902

N/A N/A N/A
Wädenswil
8820 Wädenswil 1826 - 1970

N/A N/A N/A
Wagner
8484 Weisslingen 1884 - 1903

N/A N/A N/A
Wintsch
8174 Stadel 1866 - 1900

N/A N/A Originally called Albrecht.
zum Kreuz
8197 Rafz 1851 - 1884

N/A N/A N/A
zum Kreuz
8162 Steinmaur 1874 - 1892

N/A N/A N/A
zum Mohrenkopf
8400 Winterthur 1800 - 1803

N/A N/A N/A
zum Neuhaus
8112 Otelfingen 1845 - 1915

N/A N/A N/A
zum Pflug
8197 Rafz 1886 - 1890

N/A N/A N/A
zum Riedtli
8000 Zürich 1812 - 1908

N/A N/A N/A
zum Schwert
8636 Wald 1861 - 1921

N/A N/A N/A
zum Stern
8433 Weiach 1869 - 1888

N/A N/A N/A
zum Strohhof
8000 Zürich 1801 - 1860

N/A N/A N/A
zum Thalhof
8488 Turbenthal 1837 - 1892

N/A N/A Originally named Stahel then Scherrer.
zum Weingarten
8406 Töss 1885 - 1892

N/A N/A N/A
zum Weissen Wind
8000 Zürich 1851 - 1873

N/A N/A N/A
zur Linde
8000 Zürich 1803 - 1899

N/A N/A N/A
zur Linde
8477 Stammheim 1877 - 1902

N/A N/A N/A
zur Post
8330 Pfäffikon 1868 - 1872

N/A N/A N/A
zur roten Farb
8400 Winterthur 1826 - 1841

N/A N/A N/A
zur Sonne
8000 Zürich 1836 - 1863

N/A N/A N/A

Name	Address	Founded Registry-# Size	Contact	# of beers tasted	Rating	Comments Don't kill me, it's only my opinion...
8143	Rainstr. 140a 8143 Stallikon	2006 248	homepage	N/A	N/A	Actually inactive (March 2010) Brewer: Sebastian Risse
Aathaler-Bräu	Zürichstrasse 15 8607 Aathal	2007 283		N/A	N/A	-
Arga-Tech	8304 Wallisellen	2008 327		N/A	N/A	-
Benedix Klosterbräu	Stygstrasse 15 8462 Rheinau	2002 146	052 319 34 74	N/A	N/A	currently inactive (March 2010)
Bolt	8344 Bäretswil	2009 336		N/A	N/A	-
Brauverein Fischenthal (Hörnlibräu)	Bahnhofstrasse 5 8496 Steg im Tösstal	2006 269	homepage	N/A	N/A	Brewers: Manuel and Roman Spörri, Mario Schoch.
Brauverein Pfäffikon	Hörnlistrasse 76 (GerAtrium) 8330 Pfäffikon	2004 243	homepage 079 695 34 50	1	6.8	-
Brauverein Rülps	8344 Bäretswil	2004 198	homepage	N/A	N/A	Brewer: Thomas Schmid.
Brigittas Bierschopf	Kirchgasse 14 8427 Rorbas	2005 202	079 642 16 21	N/A	N/A	Brewer: Brigitta Brehm.
Brüll! Bier	J. Spaltensteinstrasse 14a 8303 Bassersdorf	2009 355	homepage 043 266 01 46	2	11	Brewer: Andreas Brüllmann. Interesting but a little bit chaotic.
Brunner	8184 Bachenbülach	2009 330		N/A	N/A	-
Chalet-Bräu	8942 Oberrieden	2006 237		N/A	N/A	Brewer: Christof Eichenberger.
die Heimbrauer Fassbinder & Partner	Ober Dorfstr. 18 8335 Hittnau	2000 122		N/A	N/A	A homebrewing supplier which is also registered as beer producer.
ECM Bräu	Resedastrasse 28 8008 Zürich	2005 201 250 hl	homepage 043 243 75 75	2	13.6	Brewer: Marc Wegenstein. Bottled by Baar. Very good beers.
Euelbräu	In der Euelwies 7a 8408 Winterthur	2007 228 500 hl	homepage 079 437 08 91	2	9.4	Brewer: Daniel Reichlin. I have not been convinced by the 2 bottles I tried for now.
Fahrtwind	Oberdorfstrasse 45 8408 Winterthur	2002 159 300 hl	homepage 052 534 82 10	9	9.16	Brewer: Thomas Schmid An interesting concept: you can rent this mobile brewery for a party. But the quality of their beers is falling down and the fact of brewing dangerous spice- and herb-based experiments does not help … Originally called Mobile-Brauerei nd has changed its name to Fahrtwind in 2010.
Forschungsbrauerei G48	Pionierstrasse 10 8400 Winterthur	1996 107		4	15.3	Brewer: Yvonne & Peter Dürsteler Quality and creativity (Lambics, Scotch Ales, …) this great microbrewery is one of the few UFOs (read: not slaves of the Reinheitsgebot) on this side of the country.
G+G	8494 Bauma	2010 379		N/A	N/A	-
Gambrinus	8245 Feuerthalen	2005 213		N/A	N/A	Brewer: Michael Rüedi.
Gerber's Homebrewery	Hochfeldstr. 10 8173 Neerach	2006 236	homepage 079 599 45 20	N/A	N/A	Will be inactive until December 2010 due to relocation Brewer: Andreas Gerber.
Hammer-Bier	In den Linden 29 8153 Rümlang	2005 217	homepage 079 203 09 03	4	14.6	Brewer: Hugo Gutknecht. This microbrewery offers wonderful german-style beers. With the exception of the Altbier which failed to convinced me, all the other beers I've tried (Lager, Pils and Weizen) are famous. Don't miss it!
Heinzenbräu	8352 Räterschen	2002 141	homepage 052 363 10 75	N/A	N/A	A brewer club.
Herzbräu	Dändlikon 3 8634 Hombrechtikon	1992 89 20 hl	homepage	N/A	N/A	Brewer: Werner & Fritz Ledermann One of the very first microbrewery in Switzerland.
Hinterthurgauer Brau Union	8405 Winterthur	2006 227		N/A	N/A	-
Hirnibräu	Winzerstrasse 79 8049 Zürich	1997 197	homepage 044 340 23 06	1	7.6	Brewer: Andreas Peter Aemmer. The beer I have sampled was unfortunately infected, so I will have to give this brewery a new chance before giving an opinion.
Hofmolkerei Birkenhof	Wührestr. 101 8610 Uster	2007 286	homepage 044 941 37 12	1	14	Brewer: Andy Pfister. The youngest swiss brewer (16 years old when he started in 2007). Offering a very good weizen. Hope to see more soon.
Hopfehüsli Bräu	8248 Uhwiesen	2010 387		N/A	N/A	-
im Lot	8610 Uster	2009 356		N/A	N/A	-
Kleinbrauerei Der Brauer	8304 Wallisellen	2008 316		N/A	N/A	-
Marchle (Beizbrauerei)	8426 Lufingen	2010 373		N/A	N/A	-
Merkel	8803 Rüschlikon	2009 334		N/A	N/A	-
Monsterbräu	Wallisellenstr. 26a 8600 Dübendorf	2009 351	homepage	1	13.2	Brewers: Dani Schnider & Andrea Kennel. I have sampled a very interesting hoppy brew.
Muster Hausbrauerei	8180 Bülach	2006 234		N/A	N/A	Brewer: Sandro Muster.
Neuguet-Bier	8618 Oetwil am See	2008 324		N/A	N/A	-
Overboard	Trottenstrasse 8400 Winterthur	2007 274	homepage	N/A	N/A	Brewers: Beat Fässler & Urs Schwendener.
PB Hausbrauerei Hittnau	8335 Hittnau	2008 306		N/A	N/A	-
Pöschel	8143 Stallikon	2006 253		N/A	N/A	Brewer: Benedikt Pöschel.
Robenhausen	8620 Wetzikon	2005 218		N/A	N/A	Brewer: Manfred Andermatt.
Schlossbraui Nürensdorf (Gnos & Gnos)	Brauereiweg 3 8309 Nürensdorf	2000 126	homepage 079 346 26 61	6	12.53	Brewer: Adrian Gnos & Joanna Retsch Formerly based in Horgen. Since April 2006 they are installed in the former brewery Schlossbraui in Nürensdorf. Shy but well-made beers. Worth a try..
Spiffing Ales	Alte Kleindorfstrasse 65 8707 Uetikon am See	2009 337	homepage 079 620 49 90	4	11.7	Brewer: Robert Ellis A brewery producing hand crafted British style Real Ales. Interesting but there is some room for improvements.
Stadtguet	Industriestrasse 35 8400 Winterthur	2002 144 1'000 hl	homepage 079 784 96 22	4	11.1	Brewer: Beat Spälti The beers were originally brewed by Erusbacher. Since April 2005 has Stadtguet its own brewery in Winterthur (bottling is done by Rosengarten). And they are now searching for investors as they want to expand. I have not been really convinced by their beers.
Storm&Anchor	8400 Winterthur	2010	homepage	N/A	N/A	A brewery offering a brown ale, an IPA and an oatmeal stout: definitely something I want to try!
Trotten-Bräu	8415 Berg am Irchel	2009 361		N/A	N/A	-
Turbinen Bräu	Badenerstrasse 571 8048 Zürich	1997 77 14'000 hl	homepage 01 440 54 14	5	11.12	Brewer: Adrien Weber & Roland Rüegsegger Founded as a reaction to the closure of Hürlimann, this brewery has enjoyed a constant success since then. A bit weird but interesting beers.
UG-Bräu	Wingetackerstrasse 10 8523 Hagenbuch	2007 281	homepage 052 364 31 63	17	14.47	Brewer: Urs Flunser. Superb and very accurate beers from this microbrewery. One of the top breweries in the country!
Unterländer Bräu	Südstrasse 8 8172 Niederglatt	2007 252	homepage 078 802 18 96	1	10.6	Brewer: Andreas Rudin. I've only sampled for now an unconvincing top-fermented zwickel. Will look for more.
Uster	Ackerstrasse 46 8610 Uster	2006 242 36 hl	homepage 076 502 42 20	1	13.6	Brewer: Thomas Hüsler. Originally called Hüslerbräu. Made a joint venture with Braukultur AG (owner of Oberländerbräu and Goldküstenbräu) on april 2009. An insisting voice in my head tells me that the production of the Usterbräu Export could well be other that it is supposed to be. Strange ...
Wädi Bräu	Florhofstrasse 13 8820 Wädenswil	1991 66 1'600 hl	homepage 044 783 93 90	12	12.25	Brewer: Andreas Wirsing A good brewery. The swiss pioneer of bio beer and the first brewery worldwide to brew hemp beer commercially.
Wisliger Berg Bräu	Dettenriederstr. 34 8484 Weisslingen	2004 182	homepage 052 384 03 50	1	13.6	Brewer: Robert Favero. One very nicely made brew, I hope to see more styles soon.
zum Papagei	Rietwissstrasse 8812 Horgen	2005 240	homepage 043 244 66 33	N/A	N/A	Brewer: Thomas Koloszar.

Name	Address	Homepage / Email	Comments
Beer Planet Lowe	Badenerstrasse 74 8004 Zürich	homepage 044 240 55 12	About 400 beers from 40 countries.
Bierdepot zum Adlerhost	Zentralstrasse 20 8604 Volketswil	homepage 044 946 03 54	Beer shop offering about 60 swiss beers.
Brasserie Fédéral	Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhof Platz 1 8023 Zürich	homepage 044 217 15 15	A restaurant with more than 100 swiss beers.
Drinks of The World	Hauptbahnhof Zürich 8001 Zürich	homepage 01 211 10 51	More than 350 beers from 50 countries. Open daily from 9am to 9.30pm (except on sunday, 8pm)
Schatt Getränke	Kehlhofstrasse 524 8124 Maur	homepage 044 980 11 11	A shop with about 300 different beers, among them interesting swiss beers.

Name	Address	founded-closed	Contact	# of beers tasted	Rating	Comments Don't kill me, it's only my opinion...
Adler	8810 Horgen	1866 - 1885		N/A	N/A	N/A
Aktienbrauerei Schöntal	8400 Winterthur	1880 - 1906		N/A	N/A	Originally named Grüntal.
Aktienbrauerei Wald	8636 Wald	1876 - 1924		N/A	N/A	Originally named zum Felsenkeller.
Am Uetliberg	8000 Zürich	1874 - 1923		N/A	N/A	N/A
Auf der Platte	8000 Zürich	1824 - 1865		N/A	N/A	N/A
Bäch	8806 Bäch	1858 - 1918		N/A	N/A	N/A
Back & Bräu	Heinrichstrasse 267 8005 Zürich	1989 - 2007	homepage	3	10.33	Brewer: Karl Hartenstein A brewpub which was located at 7 different places in the country. But the years of success are over and all brewpubs closed one by one. This one closed in may 2007.
Back & Bräu	8400 Winterthur	1998 - 2001	homepage	N/A	N/A	Brewer: Karl Hartenstein A brewpub which was located at 7 different places in the country. But the years of success are over and all brewpubs closed one by one. This one closed in 2001.
Baldauf	8000 Zürich	1878 - 1891		N/A	N/A	Named successively Rieckler, Ferber, Kauth.
Bauma	8494 Bauma	1865 - 1900		N/A	N/A	Originally named Halbheer
Bavaria-Brauerei	8000 Zürich	1864 - 1904		N/A	N/A	Named successively Zolliker, Schube, Nievergelt and Wolfinger.
Drahtschmiedli	8000 Zürich	1843 - 1903		N/A	N/A	N/A
Feldbach	8714 Feldbach	1836 - 1892		N/A	N/A	N/A
Felsenkeller	8712 Stäfa	1857 - 1898		N/A	N/A	N/A
Felsenkeller	Dorfstrasse 11 8712 Stäfa	1997 - 2009 62		N/A	N/A	Brewer: Heinz Gasser Started in 1966 with the brewery Fuchs in Adliswil. Closed in 2009. Production: 35 hl
Fuchs	8134 Adliswil	1966 - 1975		N/A	N/A	N/A
Furrer	8400 Winterthur	1834 - 1846		N/A	N/A	N/A
Goldküstenbräu	Alte Kleindorfstrasse 65 8707 Uetikon am See	2004 - 2009 173		3	10	Understated beers. Closed in 2009 but the brand is still brewed by Braukultur AG.
Gugolz	8135 Langnau am Albis	1869 - 1905		N/A	N/A	N/A
Haldengut	8400 Winterthur	1843 - 2002		N/A	N/A	Merged with Calanda and the plant in Winterthur was closed some years later.
Heller	8462 Rheinau	1874 - 1891		N/A	N/A	N/A
Johannes Schneider	8047 Albisrieden	1865 - 1866		N/A	N/A	N/A
Keller	8192 Glattfelden	1867 - 1911		N/A	N/A	Originally named Grüti.
Löwen	8157 Dielsdorf	1872 - 1888		N/A	N/A	N/A
Löwen	8910 Affoltern	1873 - 1908		N/A	N/A	N/A
Löwen	8193 Eglisau	1875 - 1916		N/A	N/A	N/A
Löwen	8192 Glattfelden	1877 - 1894		N/A	N/A	N/A
Löwenbräu	8953 Dietikon	1864 - 1924		N/A	N/A	Started as zur Linde.
Löwenbräu	8000 Zürich	1897 - 1991		6	9.83	Owned by Feldschloesschen. The brewery in Zurich has been closed and the beers are now brewed in Rheinfelden.
Malti-Brauerei OVA	8910 Affoltern	1959 - 1973		N/A	N/A	N/A
Meister	8302 Kloten	1836 - 1846		N/A	N/A	N/A
Mendler & Co.	8000 Zürich	1890 - 1900		N/A	N/A	N/A
Oberstrass	8000 Zürich	1875 - 1880		N/A	N/A	N/A
Oerlikon	8050 Oerlikon	1883 - 1905		N/A	N/A	N/A
Räber	6403 Küssnacht	1835 - ?		N/A	N/A	N/A
Raschnagel	8427 Rorbas	1880 - 1885		N/A	N/A	N/A
Rehm	8433 Weiach	1874 - 1894		N/A	N/A	Originally called Denzer, Willi then Spiez.
Richterswil	8805 Richterswil	1868 - ?		N/A	N/A	Named Hitz then Wolz.
Riesbach	8000 Zürich	1883 - 1908		N/A	N/A	N/A
Schanzenberg	8000 Zürich	1843 - 1852		N/A	N/A	N/A
Schlossbrauerei Nürensdorf	8303 Nürensdorf	1838 - 1902		N/A	N/A	N/A
Seefeld	8000 Zürich	1880 - 1903		N/A	N/A	N/A
Seiler	8000 Zürich	1836 - 1902		N/A	N/A	Originally named Häusler then Hoen, Gäbhard and Koller-Forster.
Sternen	8164 Bachs	1862 - 1896		N/A	N/A	N/A
Storchen	8180 Bülach	1864 - 1896		N/A	N/A	N/A
Tiefenbrunnen	8000 Zürich	1891 - 1913		N/A	N/A	N/A
Uster	8610 Uster	1859 - 1977		N/A	N/A	N/A
Volksgarten	8400 Winterthur	1879 - 1902		N/A	N/A	N/A
Wädenswil	8820 Wädenswil	1826 - 1970		N/A	N/A	N/A
Wagner	8484 Weisslingen	1884 - 1903		N/A	N/A	N/A
Wintsch	8174 Stadel	1866 - 1900		N/A	N/A	Originally called Albrecht.
zum Kreuz	8197 Rafz	1851 - 1884		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Kreuz	8162 Steinmaur	1874 - 1892		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Mohrenkopf	8400 Winterthur	1800 - 1803		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Neuhaus	8112 Otelfingen	1845 - 1915		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Pflug	8197 Rafz	1886 - 1890		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Riedtli	8000 Zürich	1812 - 1908		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Schwert	8636 Wald	1861 - 1921		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Stern	8433 Weiach	1869 - 1888		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Strohhof	8000 Zürich	1801 - 1860		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Thalhof	8488 Turbenthal	1837 - 1892		N/A	N/A	Originally named Stahel then Scherrer.
zum Weingarten	8406 Töss	1885 - 1892		N/A	N/A	N/A
zum Weissen Wind	8000 Zürich	1851 - 1873		N/A	N/A	N/A
zur Linde	8000 Zürich	1803 - 1899		N/A	N/A	N/A
zur Linde	8477 Stammheim	1877 - 1902		N/A	N/A	N/A
zur Post	8330 Pfäffikon	1868 - 1872		N/A	N/A	N/A
zur roten Farb	8400 Winterthur	1826 - 1841		N/A	N/A	N/A
zur Sonne	8000 Zürich	1836 - 1863		N/A	N/A	N/A