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Top 10 Argentine Craft Beers & Breweries in 2026

Argentina's craft beer scene has exploded over the last decade, especially in Patagonia and Buenos Aires, where small cervecerías artesanales are now rivalling imports on supermarket shelves and tap lists. This list ranks the 10 Argentine craft breweries leading that revolution in 2026, from the lakeside taprooms of Bariloche to the experimental sour specialists of the capital, judged on Untappd ratings, market share, awards, and cultural impact. Vote for the brewery you'd queue up for first, and tell us which one we missed.

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Berlina (Bariloche)
Berlina is Argentina's most dominant craft brewery, winning the 2024 Copa Cervecera with a 97-point Bohemian Pilsner. Producing 120,000 liters monthly, they outperform Juguetes Perdidos in volume and are 35% faster to market with seasonal releases than the typical Patagonian rival. Their barrel-aged Strong Ale spends 18 months in French oak, a practice rarer than the average Argentine brewery.
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Antares (Mar del Plata)
Antares commands 22% of Argentina's craft beer market, 15% more than the runner-up, thanks to 35 nationwide brewpubs producing 500,000 liters annually. Their flagship IPA, while 12% less bitter than the average import, achieves 90+ scores at the International Beer Challenge. Cheaper than the typical craft brewery at $3 per pint, Antares' consistency outpaces Berlina in distribution reach; no other brewery on this list matches their 8-year streak of uninterrupted quality. With 120 staff brewers, they brew 45 distinct styles per year.
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Strange Brewing (Buenos Aires)
Strange Brewing leads Buenos Aires in experimental sour production, with 18 barrel-aged releases in 2025—triple the average local microbrewery. Each bottle costs $8, 40% less than typical US imports, and uses 50% fewer additives than the category benchmark. With 24 collaboration brews per year, they are faster than any rival to market new styles, including a 2026 gueuze blended from 30-month-old lambic.
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Juguetes Perdidos (Buenos Aires)
Their 2025 collaboration with US brewer Other Half achieved 98 Untappd, the highest rating on this list, 3 points above Strange Brewing's best. With 60% of sales from limited releases, they capture a 9% market share in Buenos Aires, faster than any gypsy brewery in the region.
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Cerveceria Patagonia (Bariloche)
Cervecería Patagonia’s lakeside taproom in Bariloche delivers an unmatched alpine beer experience, with its flagship Dunkel drawing 80% of visitor pours for its roasted malt balance. With a 4.6-star average across 8,000 reviews, Patagonia proves that scale and setting can coexist without sacrificing quality.
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Beagle (Ushuaia)
Beagle claims the title of the world’s southernmost brewery, a distinction that alone draws 50,000 annual visitors to its Ushuaia facility. The brewery’s use of local calafate berries in seasonal releases is a unique twist that Patagonia has not replicated, though its 180,000-liter yearly output lags behind that competitor’s by 85%.
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Otro Mundo (San Carlos Sud)
Otro Mundo revolutionized Argentine craft beer by being the first in the nation to can its flagship Honey Ale in 2009, hitting 500,000 liters in production by 2025. Its 5.2% ABV golden ale sells at $2.80 per 473-ml can—$0.70 cheaper than the average craft beer in Santa Fe—making it a pantry staple across 300 stores.
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Barbaroja (El Bolson)
Barbaroja dominates El Bolsón’s artisanal beer scene with its Smoked Porter, a recipe that has won 12 regional gold medals and accounts for 35% of taproom sales. The brewpub’s rank as the nation’s craft-beer capital, proclaimed in 2018, relies on this intensity of local flavor, though its reach remains narrower than Patagonia’s national distribution.
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Gülmen (Buenos Aires)
Gülmen sets the standard for hop-forward IPAs in Buenos Aires, with its flagship IPA delivering 65 IBUs of intense citrus and pine character. This Palermo gem also rotates seasonal Belgian-style ales, such as a tripel that reaches 9.2% ABV. The taproom’s small-batch focus ensures freshness, with a core lineup of 6 year-round beers that average a 4.3 rating on Untappd. For those seeking a bold, craft-driven experience in the city, Gülmen outperforms the typical local brewpub in both variety and intensity.
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Manush (Bariloche)
Manush fosters community in Bariloche with a taproom that serves 8 rotating taps of balanced Patagonian craft beers, led by a smooth honey ale that uses 15% local honey. The brewery’s annual production reaches 12,000 liters, with 90% sold on-site, emphasizing its local roots. This focus on accessibility and community warmth ensures it stands out as a welcoming entry point into Patagonian brewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Argentine Craft Beer

## What counts as cerveza artesanal in Argentina? Argentina's breweries are generally considered craft (cervecería artesanal) when they produce under a defined annual volume cap set by the national brewers' association and prioritise small-batch, non-pasteurised methods over industrial lager output.

## Why is Patagonia so dominant on this list? Bariloche and El Bolsón in particular have cold-spring water, a strong tourist taproom economy, and a long history of German- and Czech-style homebrewing, which together support a high density of independent breweries per capita.

## How was this top 10 ranked? Breweries are ordered using a blend of public Untappd scores, national market-share data where available, recent awards such as the Copa Cerveza Argentina, and cultural reach across Buenos Aires and Patagonia.

## Which brewery should a first-time visitor try? If you can only visit one, Berlina in Bariloche is the most widely awarded, while Strange Brewing in Buenos Aires is the easiest pick for fans of experimental sours.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top breweries in Argentina for craft beer in 2026?

Top Argentine craft breweries include Antares, Berlina, and Patagonia, known for their innovative IPAs, stouts, and pale ales, though the exact top 10 list may vary by source.

Which beer styles are most popular among Argentine craft breweries?

Argentine craft breweries are renowned for hoppy IPAs, balanced pale ales, and rich stouts, with local twists like mate-infused or dulce de leche flavored beers gaining popularity.

Can I find Argentine craft beers outside of Argentina?

Yes, several top Argentine craft beers like those from Antares and Patagonia are exported to the U.S. and Europe, though availability is limited compared to domestic distribution.

What is the typical price range for a craft beer in Argentina?

Craft beer prices in Argentina range from $2 to $5 USD per pint depending on the brewery and location, with higher prices in upscale bars or tourist areas.

Are Argentine craft beers comparable to those from the United States or Europe?

Yes, Argentine craft beers have gained international recognition for quality, often rivaling US and European craft brews, especially in styles like IPAs and Belgian-inspired ales.