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Open Brewery DB

The Open Brewery DB API offers developers comprehensive access to brewery data across the United States, perfect for creating beer-centric applications.

Developed by Open Brewery DB

Live API
99.95%Uptime
200msLatency
206Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1.0Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Finds breweries by name, city, or type

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.openbrewerydb.org/breweries/search
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.openbrewerydb.org/breweries/search'
Request Payload
{
  "query": "dog",
  "per_page": 3
}
Expected Response
[
  {
    "id": 1,
    "city": "Frederick",
    "name": "Flying Dog Brewery",
    "state": "Maryland",
    "brewery_type": "micro"
  }
]
Version:v1
Real-World Applications
  • Developing mobile and web applications for beer enthusiasts to find breweriesOptimized Capability
  • Creating location-based services for discovering nearby breweriesOptimized Capability
  • Integrating brewery datasets into travel and tourism guidesOptimized Capability
  • Building platforms for users to review and rate beersOptimized Capability
  • Creating interactive maps displaying breweries by geographic areasOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Completely free with no authentication required
  • ✓ Comprehensive dataset of US breweries
  • ✓ Easy to use RESTful API with JSON responses
  • ✓ No rate limits allowing unrestricted access
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited to brewery data within the United States
  • ✗ No official SDKs available
  • ✗ No authentication or user management features
  • ✗ Potentially slower response times under very high traffic without rate limiting

FAQs

API Specifications

1.0
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Instant, no signup required

Rate Limit

No enforced rate limits

Free Tier Usage

Full access to all API endpoints with unlimited requests and no authentication required.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building beer-related apps, travel guides, and brewery locator services in the US

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring global brewery data or advanced user authentication

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#breweries#food

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