10 best vacation cities for beer lovers
Beer lovers travel the world just to have a taste of the verities of Beer the various countries have to offer and truly the different parts of the world have their own special way of making it worth for the beer lovers.You do not have to limit yourself to craft beer, there is so much more out there. But for the beer lover looking to explore a little deeper into craft beer culture, an array of such places are available across the globe. From a mushrooming gypsy brewing scenario in a South American metropolis, to underground beer cultures in Asian countries, to dazzling new taprooms in small American cities, these places will give you life time experience.
Boise Brewing became popular when it opened as a Community Supported Brewery (CSB) and became popular amongst the locals for everything from super-hopped-upIPAstostouts. Woodland Empire is worth checking out for the beer crazy people. It is a collaborative, experimental brewery that draws its inspirationfrom Idaho. You can travel here at pretty affordable prices. Also there are cheap inns with awesome food to give you a memorable stay.
Bourbon and Derby are popular but this place has so much more to offer. There are 40 craft breweries in the state, and Louisville is a home to 15craft breweries of them alone.Against the Grain, is said to be the most famous place for beer tourists. But if you wish to taste some more, go for the But for NuLu, which is short for New Louisville, a newly developed cool place known for its art galleries, antique shops, and of course beer and food. NuLu has breweries likeGoodwood andAkasha Brewing Co.The best time to travel here would be March when NuLu Bock Beer Festival takes place. You must also attend the Kentucky Craft Bashin June. So, just dont miss this place if you are a true beer lover.
There are some amazing small and independent breweries and bars located here. St. Louis is also home to craft breweries likePerennial Artisan Ales which is a farmhouse-focused project. 4 Hands Brewing, is another famous two-story brewery with a taproom and snack bar. It also has arcade games and endless seating upstairs. If you have enough time also visit the one-year-oldSide Project Brewing, which specializes in oak barrel-agedsaisons, wild ales, and spirit-barrel brews. Catch up some real beer tastes here.
Travel the city in September so that you get a chance to attend the Brazilian Beer fest. Brewing isnot yet legal here and so many modern brewers are gypsies, or contract brewers. This is an all new experience in itself. Craft beer is very much in style here, and is inspired by North American trends. Check out theIPAs,pale ales, and other latest styles from new brewers likeHocus Pocus,3Cariocas,andThree Monkeys. Also if you are lucky you may get a chance to attend theMondial de la Biere Rio, an international beer festival. This is an age old tradition dating back to almost 20 years.
The most fascinating part here is that women are driving craft beer culture in this city. Not just this it is also home to its own craft beer alley. You might be stunned that craft beer is all over Seoul, and that the movement is largely drivenby women who seek more attentive consumption of alcohol than the conventional Korean bender. You must head towards craft beer alley in Gyeongnidan, where street drinking is no taboo. Popular places are Craftworks, a craft beer bar and restaurant and Magpie Brewing Co.
China is the creator of four of the worlds top selling beers, yet it is rarely acknowledged in the beer community as a place for beer travel. But with the changing times, China has begun to be a destination for beer lovers. Visit the Arrow Factory Brewing that specializes in American-style brews. Peiping Machine brings an evidently Chinese edge to the craft brewing scene here.Great Leap Brewing is another brewery, which has three brewpubs in Beijing and a must visit. China is a place for those that not just love to drink beer but also explore it.
New breweriesdeveloping in Madison are giving beer travelers persuasive reasons to visit. Classic Wisconsin taverns are a must if you travel here, likeLaurel Tavern, a bar that never stops. It is the longest continuously running bar in Madison. Or you must go for theOld Fashioned, which carries beer from every brewery in the state. And your tip to Madison is incomplete if you havent visited the State Street Brats. There are many gastropubs, newly developed breweries for you to explore here.
Forbidden Root, opened in 2016 is an experimental place for beer fans. This place truly brought something new to the Chicago craft beer scene with the botanical-obsessed, ancient recipe-inspired brewers who use things like foraged flowers, herbs, and roots in their beers. The result is amazing with delicious and delicate drinks for you. Other famous breweries arePipe works,Half Acre,Off Color,andLocal Option. So, when are you planning to get yourself sloshed in these amazing beers?
From Other Half to Single Cut toSix point to Transmitter to the now-ubiquitous Brooklyn Brewery, New York has some of the nations best breweries. And the region is growing extensively with upcoming new breweries. You must also visit the Threes Brewing, Kings County Brewers Collective, Gun Hill Brewing Company, Circa and Bronx Brewery. New York wont let you rest. So travel, enjoy and have beer parties all the way.
This Southern city had only one brewery once but today it has 22 of them. The oldest one is The Legend and hence a must visit place. Other popular ones include Hardywood and An Buis Mekong that is a place for all sorts of craft beers and Vietnamese fare. Also must visit the most crowded one i.e. The Veil, best known for its hazy imperial IPAs. For something really unique you must go for the CarytownsGarden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery, which prepares constantly varying, genre-bending styles. Travel the streets and explore amazing people with warm hearts and chilled beer.
Boise, Idaho
Boise Brewing became popular when it opened as a Community Supported Brewery (CSB) and became popular amongst the locals for everything from super-hopped-upIPAstostouts. Woodland Empire is worth checking out for the beer crazy people. It is a collaborative, experimental brewery that draws its inspirationfrom Idaho. You can travel here at pretty affordable prices. Also there are cheap inns with awesome food to give you a memorable stay.Louisville, Kentucky
Bourbon and Derby are popular but this place has so much more to offer. There are 40 craft breweries in the state, and Louisville is a home to 15craft breweries of them alone.Against the Grain, is said to be the most famous place for beer tourists. But if you wish to taste some more, go for the But for NuLu, which is short for New Louisville, a newly developed cool place known for its art galleries, antique shops, and of course beer and food. NuLu has breweries likeGoodwood andAkasha Brewing Co.The best time to travel here would be March when NuLu Bock Beer Festival takes place. You must also attend the Kentucky Craft Bashin June. So, just dont miss this place if you are a true beer lover.Louis, Missouri
There are some amazing small and independent breweries and bars located here. St. Louis is also home to craft breweries likePerennial Artisan Ales which is a farmhouse-focused project. 4 Hands Brewing, is another famous two-story brewery with a taproom and snack bar. It also has arcade games and endless seating upstairs. If you have enough time also visit the one-year-oldSide Project Brewing, which specializes in oak barrel-agedsaisons, wild ales, and spirit-barrel brews. Catch up some real beer tastes here.Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Travel the city in September so that you get a chance to attend the Brazilian Beer fest. Brewing isnot yet legal here and so many modern brewers are gypsies, or contract brewers. This is an all new experience in itself. Craft beer is very much in style here, and is inspired by North American trends. Check out theIPAs,pale ales, and other latest styles from new brewers likeHocus Pocus,3Cariocas,andThree Monkeys. Also if you are lucky you may get a chance to attend theMondial de la Biere Rio, an international beer festival. This is an age old tradition dating back to almost 20 years.Seoul, South Korea
The most fascinating part here is that women are driving craft beer culture in this city. Not just this it is also home to its own craft beer alley. You might be stunned that craft beer is all over Seoul, and that the movement is largely drivenby women who seek more attentive consumption of alcohol than the conventional Korean bender. You must head towards craft beer alley in Gyeongnidan, where street drinking is no taboo. Popular places are Craftworks, a craft beer bar and restaurant and Magpie Brewing Co.Beijing China
China is the creator of four of the worlds top selling beers, yet it is rarely acknowledged in the beer community as a place for beer travel. But with the changing times, China has begun to be a destination for beer lovers. Visit the Arrow Factory Brewing that specializes in American-style brews. Peiping Machine brings an evidently Chinese edge to the craft brewing scene here.Great Leap Brewing is another brewery, which has three brewpubs in Beijing and a must visit. China is a place for those that not just love to drink beer but also explore it.Madison, Wisconsin
New breweriesdeveloping in Madison are giving beer travelers persuasive reasons to visit. Classic Wisconsin taverns are a must if you travel here, likeLaurel Tavern, a bar that never stops. It is the longest continuously running bar in Madison. Or you must go for theOld Fashioned, which carries beer from every brewery in the state. And your tip to Madison is incomplete if you havent visited the State Street Brats. There are many gastropubs, newly developed breweries for you to explore here.Chicago, Illinois
Forbidden Root, opened in 2016 is an experimental place for beer fans. This place truly brought something new to the Chicago craft beer scene with the botanical-obsessed, ancient recipe-inspired brewers who use things like foraged flowers, herbs, and roots in their beers. The result is amazing with delicious and delicate drinks for you. Other famous breweries arePipe works,Half Acre,Off Color,andLocal Option. So, when are you planning to get yourself sloshed in these amazing beers?New York
From Other Half to Single Cut toSix point to Transmitter to the now-ubiquitous Brooklyn Brewery, New York has some of the nations best breweries. And the region is growing extensively with upcoming new breweries. You must also visit the Threes Brewing, Kings County Brewers Collective, Gun Hill Brewing Company, Circa and Bronx Brewery. New York wont let you rest. So travel, enjoy and have beer parties all the way.Richmond, Virginia
This Southern city had only one brewery once but today it has 22 of them. The oldest one is The Legend and hence a must visit place. Other popular ones include Hardywood and An Buis Mekong that is a place for all sorts of craft beers and Vietnamese fare. Also must visit the most crowded one i.e. The Veil, best known for its hazy imperial IPAs. For something really unique you must go for the CarytownsGarden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery, which prepares constantly varying, genre-bending styles. Travel the streets and explore amazing people with warm hearts and chilled beer. 
