These are the 6 Sioux Falls Breweries you’ll Need to Visit

Here’s a sentence we didn’t think we’d ever say….the Sioux Falls Breweries were sensational and left us speechless!  Seriously.  

We rolled into town with low expectations and left completely impressed by the creativity, flavor, and community spirit brewing here. From funky sours to bold IPAs and perfectly balanced lagers, the Sioux Falls brewery scene is one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets.

If you’re planning a weekend getaway filled with good beer, friendly locals, and laid-back vibes, Sioux Falls, South Dakota deserves a spot at the top of your beer bucket list.

Short on time? Here are the key takeaways:

• Most breweries have a food option or you can bring your own
• Don’t miss Covert Artisan Ales and WoodGrain Brewing, two of our favorites
• If you have limited time to brewery hop, go to Monk’s for an insane local beer selection

This post was originally published in January 2023, and was updated in November 2025.

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Sioux Falls Breweries

How many breweries in Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls is home to over 6 breweries producing some top notch craft beer. 

Map of Sioux Falls Breweries

If you’re planning your own self-guided beer tour, use our interactive map of Sioux Falls breweries below to help plan your route and make the most of your time in the city.

Click the interactive map below!

1. Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars

• Hours:
  • TBD
• Food Available: TBD

Big news: in Winter 2025–2026, Covert will open a new tasting room on the west side of Sioux Falls. Until then, you can still get your hands on their beers through their online store (Saturday pickups from 1–5 PM) or by supporting local businesses around town that proudly pour Covert brews.

With a top rating on our favorite beer app Untappd, our first stop when visiting the Sioux Falls Breweries was Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars.

Using regionally-grown ingredients, Covert combines seemingly common brewing ingredients to concoct beers that are are funky, unique, and delicious. Like many breweries, Covert was established in 2018 as a side project with both brewers working regular full-time jobs (we can relate – i.e. this blog).

After studying, aka sampling, beers throughout Europe for years, they finally opened a downtown taproom in 2020.

Sour and funky is definitely the name of the game at Covert (R&R mango, peach, and passionfruit sour ale, or Blackberry Liquid Crumble which was inspired by a blackberry cobbler), but they mix in a few other beer styles too to keep everyone happy (the IPA staples, stouts, and even a deliciously-dark dunkel).  

Everything from the name of the place to the logo is rooted in the founders’ background in military intelligence.

Don’t worry, they don’t spy on you while you drink though…we think 😉

2. WoodGrain Brewing Company

• Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 3 PM – 10 PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 12 PM – 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM
• Food Available: Pizza and snacks available or bring your own food

One of our favorite travel tips for discovering hidden gems is to ask local bartenders where they go to drink. When we did that during our Sioux Falls breweries tour, one name kept coming up – WoodGrain Brewing. And for good reason: their beer is fantastic, plain and simple.

Located right along one of the main drags in downtown Sioux Falls, WoodGrain is easy to add to any self-guided brewery crawl. The space is relaxed and inviting, perfect for hanging out with friends, sampling a few pints, and watching the city buzz by through the big front windows.

A few standout beers from our visit:

• Snobbery Session IPA – perfectly balanced and endlessly drinkable
• Lemon Meringue Sour – literally tastes like liquid dessert, bright and citrusy
• Spruce Nectar – brewed with 15 pounds of spruce tips and 30 pounds of East River honey, it somehow tastes like drinking a Christmas tree (in the best way possible)

Beyond the beer, the merch game here is strong. Sam snagged one of her favorite shirts that reads, “Life happens. Beer helps.” Amen to that.

Rainy weather couldn’t stop us from having a good time, and WoodGrain Brewing was exactly the cozy, craft-filled stop we needed. It’s easily one of the best Sioux Falls breweries to visit for great beer, good vibes, and local flavor.

3. Fernson Brewing Co – Downtown

• Hours:
  • Tuesday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 9 PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 7:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Saturday: 12 PM – 10 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8 PM
  • Monday: Closed
• Food Available: Yes – and we’re talking epically delicious burgers

When it comes to Sioux Falls breweries, Fernson Brewing is one of the biggest names in town – and for good reason. This place was packed from the moment we walked in, and the energy matched the quality of the beer.

Fernson has an impressive tap list and a laid-back, modern vibe that makes it easy to spend an afternoon sipping your way through their lineup. We loved the Curio Sour for its tart punch and the Shy Giant IPA for its perfectly hoppy balance.

But what really sets Fernson apart is their in-house burger joint, Totally Rad Eats – a true barn-to-burger experience. All of the beef comes from a family farm just 30 minutes away and is processed by small local businesses before landing on your plate (or in your very happy hands).

If you’re going classic, the Totally Rad with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and special sauce hits the spot. Feeling brave? Go for the Giddey-Up Burger, loaded with jalapeños, bacon, fried onions, and BBQ sauce. And whatever you do – don’t skip the fries.

Fernson currently has two taproom locations in Sioux Falls: one at their main brewery (temporarily closed) and another right in the heart of downtown. The downtown spot is lively, walkable, and easily one of the most popular hangouts in the city’s growing craft beer scene.

4. Remedy Brewing Company

• Hours:
  • Sunday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9 PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
• Food Available: Yes, full kitchen

Every city needs a “hometown” brewery and Remedy Brewing seems like the hometown spot of the Sioux Falls breweries.

As one of the first microbreweries in the city, Remedy has been serving up top-notch craft beer in Sioux Falls since 2013, long before the boom in local breweries began.

Started by three lifelong friends, Remedy’s beer is a perfect reflection of their personalities: part inspiration, part science, and part mechanical know-how. Their cheeky tagline, “the cure that ales you,” says it all – these brewers know how to mix humor with hops.

You’ll find creative beers on tap like the Queen Bee Cream Ale, a rich and surprisingly strong 7.3% ABV brew that’s dangerously easy to drink, and the fan-favorite Kickball Sour Series, which got its quirky name from a real kickball used to cap their steam exhaust port (beer nerds, you’ll appreciate that one).

The rustic taproom is located in a historical building in downtown Sioux Falls and has everything from authentic Oktoberfest tables from Germany to cozy couches and chairs to a large patio to enjoy the South Dakota sun.

5. Look’s Beer Co (at Look’s Marketplace)

• Hours:
  • Tuesday – Sunday: 11 AM – 8 PM
  • Monday: Closed
• Food Available: Yes, it’s located inside a food hall

You know those unexpected finds that totally blow your expectations out of the water? Look’s Beer Co is exactly that.

Housed inside Look’s Marketplace, a Sioux Falls institution that dates back to the 1880s, this spot blends butcher shop, market, food hall, and brewery all under one roof. It’s a bit of sensory overload at first, but once you grab a beer and a seat, everything just clicks.

By the time you make your way through the market to the brewery section, the smell alone will have you drooling. Luckily, the kitchen delivers – big time. The Porcules Sandwich is legendary, even earning a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It’s a carnivore’s dream with pulled pork, smoked pork belly, pit sausage, BBQ sauce, pickled onions, arugula, and chili lime mayo piled high on a toasted ciabatta roll.

And because they clearly weren’t doing enough, Look’s decided to brew their own beer too – and it’s good. The taplist offers something for everyone, from The Spacemonk Belgian Pale Ale to the Chicken on a Raft English Porter and the Daisy Gazer Hazy IPA.

It’s about 15 minutes south of downtown Sioux Falls, but trust us, the trip is worth it. For a place we didn’t even realize counted among the Sioux Falls breweries, Look’s Beer Co turned out to be one of our favorite surprises of the trip.

6. Severance Brewing Company

• Hours:
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday–Thursday: 3 PM – 9 PM
• Friday & Saturday: 12 PM – 10 PM
• Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM
• Food Available: No full kitchen, but outside food is welcome

While we didn’t make it to Severance Brewing Company on this trip, it’s at the top of our list for next time, and based on what we’ve heard, it absolutely deserves a spot among the best Sioux Falls breweries.

Founded by two friends who traded their corporate jobs for hops and stainless steel (hence the name Severance), this brewery has become a local favorite in downtown Sioux Falls. The taproom overlooks the historic 8th & Railroad District and features a relaxed, community-focused vibe that locals can’t stop talking about.

Their beer lineup rotates frequently, but fan favorites include the Weekend Lager, the Cardinal Sin Red Ale, and the Third Guillotine Double IPA. If you’re a sour lover, don’t miss the Peach Cobbler Kettle Sour, which reviewers describe as dessert in a glass.

We love supporting breweries that bring personality and creativity to the local beer scene, and Severance Brewing seems to do just that. We can’t wait to visit next time we’re in town and see what all the buzz is about.

BONUS: Monk’s Ale House

• Hours:
  • Monday: 3 PM – 10 PM
  • Tuesday – Thursday: 11 AM – 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM – 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM – 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM – 9 PM
• Food Available: Yes, full kitchen

We couldn’t wrap up our list of Sioux Falls breweries without a shoutout to Monk’s Ale House – a true craft beer paradise in downtown Sioux Falls. With 50 rotating taps, Monk’s offers one of the most extensive and impressive selections in the region, highlighting both local South Dakota breweries and regional favorites from across the Midwest.

They offer flights, half pours, and full pints, making it easy to sample a ton of different beers even if you’re short on time. Whether you’re chasing IPAs, sours, stouts, or something experimental, Monk’s has it on tap.

Pair your beers with something tasty from their full food menu, and grab a seat inside or on the patio depending on the weather. This place quickly became our top recommendation for anyone short on time but serious about trying the best craft beer in Sioux Falls.

YouTube for Sioux Falls

If you want to see more of our time exploring the Sioux Falls beer scene, check out our YouTube video linked below – where we sipped, sampled, and soaked in the local flavor one pint at a time.

If you’re planning your own Sioux Falls breweries tour, you’re in for a treat. Between creative sours, hop-forward IPAs, and cozy taprooms full of Midwest charm, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is brewing up something special.

What surprised us most is just how strong the local craft beer community is here – each brewery brings its own personality, flavor, and story to the table. Whether you’re kicking back downtown at Fernson or WoodGrain, or venturing a few minutes out to Lupulin, you’ll find that passion for great beer runs deep in this city.

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