What is the PunkAPI MCP Server?

The PunkAPI MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to PunkAPI. Explore BrewDog's beer catalog — search by name, style, ABV, IBU, hops, food pairing and get random beer suggestions. Powered by the Vinkius AI Gateway — no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.

PunkAPI MCP Server: see your AI Agent in action

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Built-in capabilities (8)

get_all_beers

Supports searching by name, ABV range, IBU range, EBC (color), malts, hops, yeast, food pairing and brewing date range. Returns beer names, descriptions, ABV, IBU, ingredients and food pairing suggestions. Pagination supported with page and per_page parameters. Search BrewDog beers with filters

get_beer_by_id

Returns name, description, ABV, IBU, EBC, first brewed date, tagline, ingredients (malts, hops, yeast), food pairing suggestions, brewers tips and description. Get a specific beer by ID

get_beers_by_abv

Use abv_gt for minimum ABV and abv_lt for maximum ABV. Useful for finding session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV). Search beers by ABV (alcohol by volume) range

get_beers_by_food

Common pairings include: "cheese", "burger", "spicy", "dessert", "chicken", "fish", "pork", "bbq", "chocolate", "fruit". Returns matching beers with their food pairing suggestions. Search beers by food pairing suggestion

get_beers_by_hops

Common hops include: "Cascade", "Citra", "Mosaic", "Amarillo", "Simcoe", "Galaxy", "Chinook", "Centennial". Returns matching beers with full hop ingredient details. Search beers by hop variety

get_beers_by_ibu

Low IBU (<20) = mild, Medium IBU (20-40) = balanced, High IBU (40-60) = bitter, Very High IBU (>60) = very bitter. Useful for finding beers matching bitterness preference. Search beers by IBU (International Bitterness Units) range

get_beers_by_style

Common styles include: "American IPA", "Scottish Ale", "Belgian IPA", "English IPA", "Porter", "Stout", "Lager", "Pilsner", "Wheat Beer", "Sour". Returns beer names, ABV, IBU and descriptions. Search beers by style

get_random_beer

Useful for discovering new beers. Can return 1-25 random beers at once. Get random beer(s) from the catalog

What this connector unlocks

Connect to PunkAPI and explore BrewDog's DIY Dog beer catalog through natural conversation — completely free, no API key needed.

What you can do

  • Beer Search — Search beers by name, style, ABV, IBU, hops, yeast, malts and food pairing
  • Random Beers — Get random beer suggestions for discovery
  • Beer Details — Get full details including ingredients, brewing tips and food pairings
  • Filter by ABV — Find session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV)
  • Filter by IBU — Find mild or bitter beers based on preference
  • Food Pairing — Find beers that pair well with specific foods
  • Hop Varieties — Search beers by specific hop varieties

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key needed — start searching immediately
3. Explore craft beers from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Beer Enthusiasts — discover new beers, find beers by style and explore food pairings
  • Brewers — research hop varieties, malt types and brewing recipes
  • Restaurants — find beers that pair well with specific menu items

Frequently asked questions

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