{"id":16821,"date":"2018-11-11T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-11-11T11:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2022-03-01T14:57:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T14:57:27","slug":"craft-beer-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/craft-beer-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheers! Our Guide to Craft Beer in Lisbon"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Craft beer in Lisbon was once a rare sight, but the city is finally catching up with the rest of the world.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The two ubiquitous lagers, Sagres<\/em> and Superbock<\/em>, no longer have the monopoly on beer. Craft beer in Lisbon is on the rise, and today there are at least nine microbreweries. Most of them are in Marvila<\/a>, Lisbon\u2019s Beer District<\/a> but the trend is spreading. Whether you\u2019re a craft beer newbie or a brewer yourself, this guide has everything you need to know about Lisbon\u2019s craft beer scene. Read on for our favorite nine craft beers in Lisbon and where to try them!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1. Musa – A Revolutionary Beer<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bruno and Nuno left their jobs and decided to make their own beer, but neither of them knew how to make it. So, they hired a professional brewer, Nick Rosich, and Musa<\/a> was born.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The beers are references to rock stars. There\u2019s the Mick Lager, the Born in the IPA and the Red Zeppelin Ale. This is one of our favorite Lisbon bars<\/a> to try craft beer!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for Musa beers at their brewery or one of these craft beer bars:<\/strong> Beer Station, Cerveteca, Duque, Lisbeer, Quimera<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Musa offers a great selection of craft beer on tap.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Dois Corvos – A Beer from a Family-Run Brewery<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dois Corvos<\/a> is a family-run brewery, founded by Susana and Scott in 2013. The name comes from the two crows (dois corvos<\/em>) featured in Lisbon\u2019s flag.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From session beers to aged stouts, there are 12 beers on tap at Dois Corvos. We recommend ordering the tasters tray so you can try a bit of everything. They also organize regular brewery tours<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for Dois Corvos beers at their brewery or one of these craft beer bars:<\/strong> Beer Station, Cerveteca, Duque, Lisbeer, Crafty Corner, Quimera<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Can’t decide what to choose at Dois Corvos? Just ask the staff for a recommendation!
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3. Lince – A Beer with a Cause<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ant\u00f3nio and Pedro were approaching their retirement when they founded Lince<\/a>. The two friends started producing beer in a garage before they made it professionally. The brand wants to bring awareness to the Lince ib\u00e9rico<\/em>, an endangered wild cat species from the Iberian Peninsula.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

They offer four beers, a Belgian Pale Ale, an American IPA, a Blonde Ale and a Stout. The brewery is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., but it\u2019s better to schedule a visit in advance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for Lince beers at their brewery or one of these craft beer bars:<\/strong> Duque, Quimera<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Every bottle of Lince beer features the Lince Ib\u00e9rico!
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4. Oitava Colina – Brewed in Lisbon\u2019s Eighth Hill<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The owners of Oitava Colina<\/a> found their inspiration in Gra\u00e7a, Lisbon\u2019s eighth hill. Jo\u00e3o Lobo and Jo\u00e3o Mendes started experimenting at home before opening the brewery. They now own a tap room<\/a> and Lisbon\u2019s first craft beer kiosk<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

They began with three beers: Urraca, Z\u00e9 Arnaldo, and Florinda. Urraca is the IPA of the family, Z\u00e9 Arnaldo is the dark beer and Florinda is a blond beer. The options continue to increase, but the beer remains as authentic as ever.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for Oitava Colina beers at their taproom, kiosk, or one of these craft beer bars:<\/strong> Damas, Trobadores, Beer Station, Duque, Cerveteca, Lisbeer, Crafty Corner<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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5. LX Brewery – Lisbon\u2019s First Craft Beer<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LX Brewery<\/a> is considered the first brand of Lisbon craft beer. The founder, Gon\u00e7alo Sant\u2019Ana is on a mission to expand the brand worldwide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

They have several regular beers, but they also like to change it up, so expect to find some limited editions. The brewery opens as a bar on Fridays from 6 p.m. to midnight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for LX Brewery beers at their brewery or one of these craft beer bars:<\/strong> Cerveteca, Duque<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Visit the LX Brewery on Friday evenings and try the beer straight from the tap!
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6. A.M.O. Brewery – A One-Woman Beer<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.M.O.<\/a> is a microbrewery created by Margaret Orlowski. She began home-brewing as a hobby back in Canada and continued when she moved to Lisbon in 2012.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are more than eight beers available, including a Witbier and a Coffee Pale Ale. The brewery is only open on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you\u2019re curious about the process, you can attend their home-brewing workshops<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for A.M.O. beers at their brewery or one of these craft beer bars:<\/strong> Quimera, Crafty Corner, The Block Cafe<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you can’t make it to the brewery, you can buy the A.M.O. bottles in a few shops around the city.
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7. Gallas – From Brazil to Portugal<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gustavo Gallas started producing beer in Brazil, but soon found his way to Lisbon. Together with his partner Vinicius, they run the 21 Brewpub Gallas<\/a> (21 is the area code to call Rio de Janeiro).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The beer is made according to old traditions and uses locally-sourced ingredients. Their main focus is on IPAs, but they also have a Stout and a Witbier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for Gallas beers at their brewpub<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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You can try the Gallas beer at the 21 Brewpub or you can find them at the next craft beer festival.
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8. Quimera – A Beer Served in a Tunnel<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Adam and Thomas are the faces behind Quimera<\/a>, a brewpub located in an 18th-century tunnel in Alc\u00e2ntara.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

They have 12 taps, featuring their own beer and other local craft beers. We recommend the Coffee Stout and the Single Hop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for Quimera beers at their brewpub<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Picking a beer at Quimera is easy thanks to these colorful wooden labels.
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9. Passarola – Australia meets Portugal<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The production of Passarola<\/a> started in 2014 with Robert Klacek, an Australian brewer, and Andr\u00e9 Pintado, one of the biggest beer tasters in Portugal<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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At the moment they have an IPA, an American Pale Ale and an American Stout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Look out for Passarola beers at one of these craft beer bars:<\/strong> Quimera, Lisbeer, Cerveteca, Duque<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Other Craft Beer Bars in Lisbon<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n