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Open Brewery DB

@jimbuck

About Open Brewery DB

A free database of breweries, cideries, brewpubs, and bottleshops.

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-brewery-db": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@jimbuck/open-brewery-db-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

3

Get detailed information about a specific brewery by ID

Search for breweries by name, city, state, or type

Get one or more random breweries.

Overview

What is Open Brewery DB?

Open Brewery DB is a free and open-source MCP server that provides comprehensive information about breweries worldwide via the Open Brewery DB API. It offers access to data on 40,000+ breweries, including names, types, locations, and contact details, with no authentication required for basic usage.

How to use Open Brewery DB?

Install the server and configure it with your MCP client. Basic queries do not require any API key or authentication. Be respectful with request volume; for high-volume usage, caching is recommended.

Key features of Open Brewery DB

  • Provides data on 40,000+ breweries globally
  • Includes brewery names, types, locations, and contact details
  • Updated regularly through community contributions
  • No authentication required for basic usage
  • Free and open-source API

Use cases of Open Brewery DB

  • Looking up breweries near a specific location
  • Building a directory or map of breweries worldwide
  • Researching brewery types and distribution across regions

FAQ from Open Brewery DB

Does Open Brewery DB require an API key?

No, Open Brewery DB does not require authentication for basic usage.

What kind of data does Open Brewery DB provide?

It provides detailed information about breweries including names, types, locations, and contact details for over 40,000 breweries worldwide.

Is there a rate limit?

Yes, Open Brewery DB has reasonable rate limits. Users are asked to be respectful with API calls, and for high-volume usage caching is recommended.

How is the data kept up to date?

The database receives regular updates from community contributions.

Where does the data live?

Brewery data is provided by the Open Brewery DB API and is not stored locally by the server.

Frequently asked questions

Does Open Brewery DB require an API key?

No, Open Brewery DB does not require authentication for basic usage.

What kind of data does Open Brewery DB provide?

It provides detailed information about breweries including names, types, locations, and contact details for over 40,000 breweries worldwide.

Is there a rate limit?

Yes, Open Brewery DB has reasonable rate limits. Users are asked to be respectful with API calls, and for high-volume usage caching is recommended.

How is the data kept up to date?

The database receives regular updates from community contributions.

Where does the data live?

Brewery data is provided by the Open Brewery DB API and is not stored locally by the server.

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