Zmajska Pivovara, meaning 'Dragon Brewery' in Croatian, is one of Croatia's pioneering craft breweries, founded in Zagreb in 2013 by Andrej Capka. The brewery played a central role in sparking the craft beer revolution in Zagreb, introducing bold, American-inspired styles to a market that had long been dominated by mainstream lagers. Shortly after its founding, Zmajska Pivovara gained international recognition when RateBeer ranked it among the top breweries in the world, placing it ninth on their list — a remarkable achievement for such a young brewery. Zmajska Pivovara is best known for pushing the boundaries of Croatian brewing culture by focusing on hop-forward styles such as IPAs, alongside other bold and experimental beers. The brewery helped establish a new benchmark for craft beer in the region, inspiring a wave of other small breweries in Zagreb and across Croatia, including Garden Brewery, Varionica, and Nova Runda. Its focus on quality ingredients and innovative brewing techniques set it apart from the country's traditional brewing scene. Today, Zmajska Pivovara is regularly mentioned alongside the finest Croatian craft breweries and continues to participate in regional events such as the Rijeka Craft Beer Festival. The brewery is widely credited as a key early catalyst for the thriving craft beer culture now found in Zagreb and beyond.