South Dakota Microbreweries

Northeast & Glacial Lakes

The Northeast & Glacial Lakes region covers the prairie pothole country the glaciers left behind — hundreds of lakes scattered between Aberdeen, Watertown, and Brookings, and some of the best fishing and pheasant hunting in America. The beer scene here is homegrown and proud of it: Wooden Legs Brewing pours in downtown Brookings a few blocks from South Dakota State University, Watertown's brewers serve the Lake Kampeska crowd, and Aberdeen anchors the Hub City's growing craft community. Pair a morning on the water with an afternoon in a small-town taproom and you have the Glacial Lakes formula.

Where to stay near Northeast & Glacial Lakes breweries

Breweries in Northeast & Glacial Lakes

6 locations to explore.

• Dempseys Brewery, Pub — Watertown — In Watertown's vibrant Northeast region of South Dakota, Dempseys Brewery, Pub stands out as a beloved gathering spot where craft beer meets hearty pub fare.
• Eponymous Brewing Co — Brookings — Nestled in Brookings at the heart of South Dakota's Northeast & Glacial Lakes region, Eponymous Brewing Co.
• One Legged Pheasant Brewery — Aberdeen — In Aberdeen's thriving Northeast and Glacial Lakes region of South Dakota, One Legged Pheasant Brewery crafts IPAs and session ales that locals and travelers…
• Watertown Brewing Company — Watertown — The Glacial Lakes' hometown taproom, minutes from Lake Kampeska in downtown Watertown.
• Wooden Legs Brewing Co — Brookings — Wooden Legs Brewing Co brings craft brewing and elevated pub fare together in Brookings, right in the heart of South Dakota's Northeast & Glacial Lakes region.
• Wooden Legs Brewing Company — Brookings — Downtown Brookings' brick taproom, named for pioneer Wilmot Brookings' wooden leg.