The United States is home to a thriving craft beer scene, with thousands of breweries and brewpubs located across the country. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or just looking to try something new, there is a brewery out there that is sure to suit your taste. Here’s a guide to some of the best breweries in the USA:
- Russian River Brewing Company – Located in Santa Rosa, California, Russian River Brewing Company is known for its world-class IPAs and Belgian-style beers. The brewery’s most famous beer is Pliny the Elder, a double IPA that has been voted the best beer in the world by multiple publications. Other notable beers include Blind Pig IPA and Damnation.
- Bell’s Brewery – Founded in 1985, Bell’s Brewery is one of the oldest and most respected craft breweries in the USA. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bell’s is known for its diverse range of beers, from stouts and porters to lagers and ales. The brewery’s most famous beer is the Two Hearted Ale, an IPA that has received numerous awards and accolades.
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. – Based in Chico, California, Sierra Nevada is one of the most influential and respected craft breweries in the USA. Founded in 1980, the brewery is known for its flagship beer, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, which helped pave the way for the craft beer revolution. Other notable beers include Celebration Ale, an American IPA and Torpedo Extra IPA.
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery – Located in Milton, Delaware, Dogfish Head is known for its innovative beers and collaborations with other breweries. The brewery’s most famous beer is the 60 Minute IPA, an continuously hopped IPA that is widely considered one of the best in the world. Other notable beers include 90 Minute IPA, Indian Brown Ale and World Wide Stout.
- Deschutes Brewery – Founded in 1988, Deschutes Brewery is located in Bend, Oregon. Deschutes is known for its wide range of beers, including a number of award-winning IPAs, stouts, and porters. The brewery’s most famous beer is the Mirror Pond Pale Ale, a flagship beer that has become one of the most popular pale ales in the country.
- New Belgium Brewing – One of the largest craft brewery based in Fort Collins, Colorado. New Belgium brews popular beers like Fat Tire, Ranger IPA, and Voodoo Ranger. They are also known for their Sour beers and Lips of Faith series.
- Allagash Brewing Company – Based in Portland, Maine, Allagash is known for its Belgian-style beers and their dedication to spontaneous fermentation. Their flagship beer Allagash White is widely popular and they also offer an extensive list of Sour and Farmhouse ales.
- Boulevard Brewing Company – One of the largest craft breweries in the Midwest, Boulevard Brewing is located in Kansas City, Missouri. They are widely known for their beers such as Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Unfiltered Wheat Beer and the Smokestack series.
- Firestone Walker Brewing Co. – A craft brewery based in Paso Robles, California, Firestone Walker is known for their wide range of beers, from lagers and pilsners to stouts and sours. They are particularly known for their flagship beer, Union Jack IPA and the Barrelworks series.
- Founders Brewing Co. – Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders Brewing Co. is known for its diverse range of beers, from light and hoppy to dark and rich. They are particularly known for their flagship beer, All Day IPA and the KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout).
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