Breweries with the most highly ranked beers in Delaware
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying.
The last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. While craft beer often has a higher price tag than your average domestic beer, consumers are clearly willing to pay more: In 2020, craft beer accounted for almost a quarter of the U.S. retail beer market.
Stacker compiled a list of the breweries with the most beers ranked in the top 100 in Delaware using data from BeerAdvocate. Any ties were broken by the highest-ranking beer. Continue reading to find out which Delaware breweries have the tastiest offerings.
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#10. Thompson Island Brewing Company
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 1
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #42. Thompson Island IPA (American IPA)
#9. Blue Earl Brewing Company
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 2
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #79. Walking Blues IPA (American IPA)
--- #94. Honeysuckle Rose (American Blonde Ale)
#8. Stewart's Brewing Co.
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 2
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #44. Mischief Night Pumpkin Ale (Pumpkin Beer)
--- #76. India Pale Ale (English IPA)
#7. Revelation Craft Brewing Company
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 2
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #40. Mother In Law IPA (American IPA)
--- #72. Conan the Juiceman (New England IPA)
#6. Crooked Hammock Brewery
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 3
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #64. South to Somewhere (American Blonde Ale)
--- #77. Mootzy's Treasure (American IPA)
--- #83. Actively Fishing (Bohemian / Czech Pilsner)
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#5. Dewey Beer Co.
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 5
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #9. Secret Machine - Blueberry, Blackberry, And Raspberry (Fruited Kettle Sour)
--- #14. Hot Wax (Imperial IPA)
--- #16. Swishy Pants (American IPA)
#4. Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 6
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #38. Oak Barrel Stout (American Stout)
--- #54. Morning Glory Espresso Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #58. Cat 5 Key Lime Lager (Light Lager)
#3. Mispillion River Brewing
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 6
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #28. Praetor Imperial Porter (Imperial Porter)
--- #53. Pineapple Express (Milkshake IPA)
--- #57. Vader (Black IPA)
#2. Big Oyster Brewery
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 8
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #23. Slam! (New England IPA)
--- #31. On Point! (Sweet / Milk Stout)
--- #33. Isabelle (Fruited Kettle Sour)
#1. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Number of top beers in Delaware: 65
- Highest ranked beers in Delaware:
--- #1. Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #2. Bourbon Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #3. 90 Minute IPA (Imperial IPA)
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