Dado Bier is the most established name in Porto Alegre's craft beer scene, a local brewery that started in 1995 — well before craft beer became fashionable in Brazil — and built a following through consistent quality and a genuinely diverse range of styles. Their Moinhos de Vento brewpub is the flagship operation: a large, lively space with copper brewing tanks visible behind the bar, ten or more of their own beers on tap, and a food menu that goes beyond the usual bar snacks to actually decent grilled food and shared plates.
The beers range from lagers and wheat beers aimed at the broader Brazilian palate to properly hoppy IPAs, dark stouts, and seasonal specials. The flagship Dado Bier Pilsner is a fine beer in the southern Brazilian tradition — slightly bitter, very clean, and perfectly matched to a warm evening on the terrace. The brewpub gets busy on Thursday evenings and all weekend; it is worth a visit early in the evening to secure a table. The location in Moinhos de Vento makes it an easy combination with a walk through the park next door. If you want to explore the wider Porto Alegre craft beer scene, ask at Dado Bier for recommendations; the city has developed a genuine culture around it.