The Reno brewery map will help you navigate between heavy hitters such as Great Basin Brewing (home to the popular “Icky” IPA and standout pub grub) or Brasserie Saint James, a more upscale outpost for craft-beer aficionados offering A-list ales often paired with dinner. Be sure to stop by the delightfully homey Brewer’s Cabinet for a Dirty Wookie imperial brown ale before investigating Reno’s budding craft distilling scene at popular hang-outs like The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery. Located in a historic train station, it’s Nevada’s first brewery/distillery.

Since it is the oldest brewery in Nevada, Great Basin deserves the distinction as the best place to start drinking in Reno. This local brand is a great representation of where and why the craft beer movement got its start. Founded in 1993 by Tom Young and Eric McClary, Great Basin now boasts two locations, offers a tasty food menu at both, and brews more than 11,000 barrels of beer a year, which can found all across Northern Nevada and as far south as Las Vegas.

Nevada’s original craft brewery first opened its doors in 1993. After 28 years, it remains Nevada’s most award-winning brewery, with imaginative craft beers including such favorites as Cerveza Chilebeso, Leave No Trace Alpine Lager, and Ichthyosaur “Icky” IPA. Great Basin also serves hearty fare such as burgers, sandwiches, salads, Wisconsin-style beer cheese soup, brewmaster’s mac ’n’ cheese, brewery fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, and other pub-style classics.

Great Basin Brewing Company is the brewery that started it all in Reno, NV. They opened their doors in 1993, making it Nevada’s oldest brewery known for its high-quality craft beer. The beer selection includes a wide variety of styles, from light and refreshing lagers to rich and dark stouts paired with excellent pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers. Whether you’re a long-time fan or you’re just getting into craft beer, Great Basin is definitely worth a visit.

One of the best tips for finding great places for beer in an unfamiliar place is to go where the locals hang out. Using this logic will lead you to Great Basin Brewing Company, a Reno favorite not only for its generous selection of craft beers but also for the food menu with its many can’t-miss options like the sausage platter. Speaking of the sausages, a hugely popular pairing to wash it down with is the Outlaw Milk Stout (ABV 5.0%, IBU 20).

Started in 1993 when owner Tom Young helped to get legislation passed that allowed beer production in Nevada, Great Basin's beer is so popular that many of the beers are sold in liquor stores and supermarkets in the Reno-Carson-Tahoe area and are often rated number one in the microbrewery category in local polls. The three breweries in Reno, Sparks and Carson City are also restaurants...

As Nevada’s oldest operating brewery, Great Basin Brewing Company is a staple in the local craft beer community. With locations in both Reno and Sparks, Great Basin has been serving up award-winning brews since 1993. Their beer lineup includes a wide variety of styles, but they are best known for their signature Ichthyosaur "Icky" IPA, which has become a local legend.

One can’t think about beer in Northern Nevada without Great Basin Brewing Company coming to mind. Great Basin is the largest and oldest currently operating brewery in Nevada, and its flagship Great Basin Brewpub is on Victorian Avenue in Sparks. The brewpub boasts a patio located along Victorian Square and plenty of outdoor seating on the patio.

(775) 284-7711One of the best tips for finding great places for beer in an unfamiliar place is to go where the locals hang out. Using this logic will lead you to Great Basin Brewing Company, a Reno favorite not only for its generous selection of craft beers but also for the food menu with its many can’t-miss options like the sausage platter.

For Nevada's oldest brewery, Great Basin Brewing Company, the start of fall means it's time for beers inspired by the changing seasons. The Cerveza Chilebeso is in a class of its own that is crisp and refreshing, with a gentle spiciness of jalapeno flavor and aroma. Some of their year-round beers are also ideal choices in the fall.

We nabbed the last two spots at the bar, near the window that lets you peek in on the microbrewery’s brewing gear—awfully busy for a weeknight. I asked for an Irish Red before I remembered the February fruitacious beer special. My husband ordered one of Great Basin’s seasonal beers, the Pogonip Pilsner.

Sponsorship by Barrick Gold of North America and hosted by The X 100.1 FM Radio and Great Basin Brewing Company. Additional sponsorship by Total Wine and Sam's Club. Admission is free for Museum members and there is no additional charge for visitors with paid regular admission.

From 3 to 6 p.m., Great Basin will offer most of its pints for just $4 to recognize the great holiday. Other beers with up-charges will be discounted by $2.50. Some of Great Basin signature brews include the Outlaw Milk Stout, Ichthyosaur "ICKY" IPA and the Truckee River Red.

I can’t in good conscience tell someone to go to Reno and not mention Great Basin Brewing Co. Named after the Great Basin (the local aquifer), this brewery technically started in nearby Sparks but has since opened a second location in Reno. Excellent beer and excellent food.

The property is set 0.9 mi from Great Basin Brewing, 3.7 mi from Bizarre Guitar and 3.7 mi from Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. The accommodations offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe.

Great Basin Brewing Company started out as a dream for Tom Young. His love of homebrewing and the decline of the mining industry in the early nineties lead to that question of “Why not?. ” Why not put it all on the line when there is a chance to live a dream?.

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One of the most popular places in Reno/Sparks for pub grub and microbrews. Great Basin is home to the hoppy Icthyosaur Pale Ale. "Gimme an Icky" is the calling card of this place located on Victorian Square.

No Reno craft beer list would be complete without Great Basin Brewing on it. After all, they began the revolution when they became the first official brewery to open their doors in Reno in 1993.

Great Basin Brewing Co.: Great Basin is a local favorite known for its innovative and award-winning beers. Their pub features a cozy atmosphere and a menu of classic pub fare.

A delicious pizza topped with macaroni and cheese and bacon!. Macaroni, creamy four-cheese sauce and hardwood smoked bacon on their original Nevada Gold pizza crust!

Discover the heart of Nevada's craft beer culture at Great Basin Brewing Company, where handcrafted brews meet delicious cuisine in a vibrant setting.