Rhinelander Brewing Company

Brewery

4.8 (185 on Google)

About Rhinelander Brewing Company

Rhinelander Brewing Company is a taproom, brewery, gift shop and event venue on South Brown Street in Rhinelander. The brand goes back to 1882, when the original company was founded in the Northwoods.

The taproom pours up to 14 rotating taps. Half of the menu is brewed in the microbrewery here. The bottle shop sells Rhinelander beers such as Thumper American IPA, Chocolate Stout and Hefeweizen.

The room is laid-back, with live music or trivia on the calendar. The gift shop sells Rhinelander branded apparel and beer paraphernalia.

The company patented the 7-ounce Shorty bottle, and the Shorty has been brought back. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.

From Rhinelander Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read November 2, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Google rating

4.8out of 5

4.8 on Google from 185 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

How many beers are on tap?

The taproom has up to 14 rotating taps. Half of the menu is brewed in the microbrewery on site.

Is there live music or trivia?

Yes. The taproom hosts live music and trivia. Check rhinelanderbrewery.com for the current schedule.

Does Rhinelander Brewing Company have a gift shop?

Yes. The gift shop sells Rhinelander branded apparel and beer paraphernalia, along with the brewery's beers.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.

Which breweries are close by?

Tomahawk Warehouse Liquour LLC in Tomahawk is 18.4 miles away. Minocqua Brewing Company in Minocqua and Tribute Brewing Co. in Eagle River are both 21.6 miles away, and Rocky Reef Brewing Company in Woodruff is 22.5 miles away.

Answers come from Rhinelander Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read November 2, 2026.

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Before you visit Rhinelander Brewing Company

Expect a laid-back taproom with a gift shop attached. Take a look at the shelves before you leave, because the branded gear makes an easy souvenir.

Check rhinelanderbrewery.com for the taproom page and any live music or trivia nights. The taproom is closed on Sundays, and Friday and Saturday hours run a little later than the rest of the week.

Other breweries are a drive away. Minocqua Brewing Company and Tribute Brewing Co. are both 21.6 miles off, and Rocky Reef Brewing Company is 22.5 miles. Together they make a good day trip around the Northwoods.