Craft Beer Graubünden – the best breweries & where to buy them

Graubünden – Switzerland's largest canton, known for its mountain landscapes, the Engadine, and its Rhaeto-Romanic culture – has also gained importance as a craft beer destination in recent years. Clear spring water, alpine herbs, and a craftsmanship culture that prioritizes precision above all else: ideal conditions for exceptional beer.

Bieraria Tschlin – the flagship of Graubünden Craft Beer

Bieraria Tschlin in the Lower Engadine is Graubünden's most renowned craft beer brewery – and one of the most exciting in all of Switzerland. Founded in the Rhaeto-Romanic village of Tschlin, it brews beers that make the alpine terroir palpable in every bottle.

• Alpine Ingredients: Mountain herbs, spring water from the Engadine, and local raw materials
• Rhaeto-Romanic Identity: Beer names in Rhaeto-Romanic, an expression of Lower Engadine culture
• Artisanal Precision: Small batches, highest quality standards
• Seasonal Specialties: Limited editions with the alpine terroir of the respective season

Brauerei Monstein (Davos)

Brauerei Monstein near Davos is one of Europe's highest-altitude breweries at 1625 m above sea level. It brews traditional beer styles with mountain water from the Landwasser Valley – robust, refreshing, and deeply rooted in Davos' mountain culture. Its Helles and the seasonal winter beer, in particular, have established themselves as regional classics.

Brauerei Locher (Appenzell)

Brauerei Locher from Appenzell – directly on the border with Eastern Switzerland and Graubünden – is one of Switzerland's most creative breweries. Its Quellgut line and the non-alcoholic Hell set the standard for Swiss craftsmanship. As a seventh-generation family brewery, Locher combines tradition with a spirit of innovation.

Bieraria Rossa (Poschiavo)

In southern Graubünden, in the picturesque Valposchiavo, Bieraria Rossa brews artisanal beers with influences from Lombardy. The geographical location – Alps, Mediterranean proximity, Ticinese rivers – shapes the character of the beers. An insider tip for anyone wanting to discover Swiss terroir beers.

Rhäzuns Bergbier (Viamala)

In the Viamala Gorge, one of Graubünden's most dramatic landscapes, powerful, characterful beers are produced under the name Rhäzuns Bergbier. The water from the region's mountain springs gives the beers a mineral depth that remains unmistakable in the glass.

What makes Graubünden Craft Beer special?

• Water: Glacier water and springs with ideal mineralization for various beer styles
• Herbs: Gentian, mountain pine, mountain mint – alpine ingredients with an unmistakable character
• Climate: Cool temperatures favor slow fermentation and complex aroma development
• Tradition: A craftsmanship culture that prioritizes quality and authenticity over mass production

Conclusion: Craft Beer and Graubünden – a natural connection

Graubünden is more than just a mountain canton. It is a region where craftsmanship, nature, and identity grow together – and the local craft beers reflect exactly that. Whether it's Tschlin in the Lower Engadine, Monstein at 1625 meters, or Locher in the border region with Appenzell: these beers have a history and character that no industrial beer can ever replicate.

Most Graubünden craft beers are rarely available outside the region. TheCrafts.ch – with a warehouse in Chur – curates a selection of the best Swiss craft beers and delivers them directly to you, whether to Chur, Davos, St. Moritz, or any other Graubünden village.

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