Montana is best known as Big Sky Country. Mention of this mountainous majesty of a state conjures up images of wide open spaces, free-flowing rivers and pristine views. Boasting more than 50 breweries, the state’s beer industry is strong and continues to grow, in the southwest region of the state in particular. A budding beer... View Article
To the uninitiated, Duluth, MN, may seem like an unlikely beer destination. Mayor Don Ness boldly snagged the title “Craft Beer Capital of Minnesota” for Duluth in 2013. Many would argue that a bigger city with more breweries, like Minneapolis, should get the honor. But Duluth has some brilliant brewers, a burgeoning beer scene and... View Article
Forget pork tenderloins, the Indy 500, Bobby Knight and everything else Indiana is known for. The Hoosier State is staking a new claim as a beer powerhouse, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Indianapolis. Although the state boasts almost 90 breweries, roughly 25 of them reside either downtown or on the outskirts of... View Article
In just a few short years, Florida—with Tampa Bay as the epicenter—has seen explosive growth and expansion in brewing, accompanied by exciting new restaurants, cultural events and a populace that is increasingly demanding local quality. Tampa Bay is generally considered the collective of Hillsborough County (which includes Tampa) and Pinellas County (St. Petersburg and Clearwater),... View Article
Washington state has more than 200 breweries—second only to California—and new ones are opening regularly. The state’s rich beer culture also extends to its world-renowned beer bars and beer stores, making a visit to the Evergreen State even more justified. After arriving at Sea-Tac Airport, rent a car and head north on I-5 for some... View Article
As the American headquarters of Anheuser-Busch InBev and the birthplace of Budweiser, St. Louis has long been seen as a bastion of big beer. But a number of well-respected smaller breweries have recently opened within the city limits alone, with more coming online soon across the metro area. All told, there are more than two... View Article
When thinking of Lancaster County, what comes to most people’s minds, and with good reason, is the world of the Amish. However, with a recent boom in brewery construction along with some established stalwarts, there’s now a new reason to visit this scenic and laid-back area west of Philadelphia. Here are a selection of some... View Article
New Mexico is a magnificent state culturally, geographically and historically, and it’s popularly known as home to “Breaking Bad.” Thanks to an interest in the locavore movement, the beer culture is thriving as well, with 31 brewing operations scattered throughout the state. Given the distance between towns, focus on the I-25 corridor from Albuquerque to... View Article
