7 Best Breweries In Mumbai

The ones who love beer, they really really love it and there are no two ways to think about it. This cold glass of golden and brown liquid is a source of comfort for many of us. We drink it when we want to unwind alone after a long day of work, on a beach in Goa, while watching a sporting game, or just a casual hang out with your friends. The first sip of beer and that ‘ahhh’ sound are the stuff of what dreams are made of. 

Craft beers are something more and more people are coming to love because it is offering a chance to move beyond the traditional beer brands we have been drinking and experiment with new combinations, flavours, and ingredients. Over the years, many such places in Mumbai have come up that have a brewery as their flagship installation following which are some of their other offerings. 

What Are Craft Beers?

Craft beers are something that are produced by craft breweries. These occur in typically smaller batches than the established brands and their focus lies on producing newer experiences and varied tastes. You could call it artisanal brewing as well and these are brewed and served within the same establishment and are not transported over long distances.

7 Best Places In Mumbai For Craft Beers

On that note, here are 7 best microbreweries in Mumbai and for all you beer lovers! We hope that after reading this list, you have been encouraged to diversify your beer palate, especially during these hot summer days.

1Doolally Taproom

Receiving the eponymous tag of being India’s first microbrewery, it started selling our favourite drink way back in 2011, back when most people did not know what it was. Their menu has limited options which consist of ales, lagers, stouts, and ciders, making it one of the best craft beer brands in Mumbai. Despite that, every drink you have over there can be expected to be of the top most quality. For a relaxing vibe, all of its outlets have old-timey decor and board games if you just want to have a laid-back evening and chill with your closest ones. You can also order their exquisite beers from their online portal in addition to some delightful nibbles to go along with them!

Recommendations- Mango Cider, English Bitter, Smoked Lager

2Drifter’s Breweries

Have you ever tried a beer that was handcrafted for you? Then here is your chance to try one of the best beers you are going to have in Mumbai. Founded by Nayan and Sheetal Shah, they have been crafting some amazing beers using techniques from the Czech Republic that date back centuries! They even have a master brewer from the country that makes their recipes as authentic as they can possibly be with consistency in every single batch produced by the brewery. Set with the complete vibe of an open beer garden and a rustic interior section, it is definitely one of the best breweries in Mumbai!

Recommendations- Cream Stout, Czech Pilsner, Vienna Lager

3Independence Brewing Company

If you are a beer connoisseur who loves your beers to have that tasty, fruity note then this microbrewery is the best one for you yet. Serving some amazing home brews, what you should try in these dreadful hot summers is their Pulp Fiction beer! This wheat based ale makes for the perfect summer companion as it is infused with our all time favourite, the OG alphonso mangoes! Moreover, if you simply want to have a relaxing time at home then you can also get their delectable options delivered to your home and that too in a reusable glass growler for the eco-conscious customers, becoming one of the best craft beer brands in Mumbai.

Recommendations- Pulp Fiction, Blackberry Pie Ale, Brazilian Lager

4Toit

Straight out of Bangalore’s vibrant drinking culture, Toit’s arrival in Mumbai got every single person who had visited their outlet in Bangalore to jump with joy! That is because they have such a huge variety of craft beer options available that you would come again and again to try all of their amazing offerings. Their amazing ambience has various options for every kind of customer like a cosy little booth to high-tables if you are coming straight after work to your regular tables, making it one of the best breweries in Mumbai to chill in. One of the best things about this place is that you can even bring your pets! Now you do not have to worry about leaving them behind and focus on having a good time with your bestie right by your side!

Recommendations- Himalayan Apple Cider, Dark Knight, Basmati Blonde

5Tapped Flight

Of all the various things you have subscribed to over the years, could you have ever imagined a beer subscription service? Yes, it really is true. Attention beer lovers, this is all of our dreams coming true and the best thing we could ever subscribe to! This subscription entails a mystery beer box delivered to your home every month with each box featuring different styles, new launches, seasonals, and other collaborations apart from new brews that you are sure to enjoy! It gets even better as you have something new to try every single month! It truly is one of the best craft beer brands in Mumbai!

Recommendations- Dark Matter, Stateside, T Wit

6Gateway Brewing Co.

This microbrewery believes what we believe, that beer is the best cure for our daily exhaustion! One of their signature offerings, White Zen, is the best way to do so as this delicious wheat beer is infused with notes of bananas and cloves that calm you down without getting you drunk! Founded by Rahul Mehra, Navin Mittal, and Krishna Naik; their beers (solely made with barley malt that is locally grown) are roasted by them itself! It’s one of the best breweries in Mumbai for every outing with your friends!

Recommendations- White Zen, Hattrick

7Foo Brew

Our favourite Asian restaurant, Foo, has launched its own line of craft beers that you must have enjoyed at one of their restaurants! It is time to drink like how the Japanese do, by having a glass of rice beer in your hands! Probably one of the most aromatic beers ever, just a little bit of its sweetness makes it a good and balanced option for the ones who just want to have a chilled evening, quickly becoming one of the best microbreweries in Mumbai!

Recommendation– Japanese Rice Beer

So, beer lovers, which of these places are you visiting first? We at Things2do are sure that you and your homies are going to make plans to visit all of them or order from these places because why not? Each of these places has their own unique offerings and we are sure you would love most of them if not all! Visit these 7 best microbreweries in Mumbai now! Cheers!

by Ritvik Agarwal

Content Writer at Things2do