Craft Beer Travel Guides

Planning your next vacation or trip? The Hop Culture team has been all over and we have chronicled some of the best places to visit if you’re looking for your next beer destination.

How Two of Colorado’s Best Breweries Found Success at Opposite Ends of the Spectrum

Equinox and New Belgium couldn’t be more different, but they’re both case studies in successful American beer making.
Equinox and Fat Tire illustrate two ends of an ongoing balancing act in craft beer: staying small and local, or going international. ...
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The 5 Best New Bottle Shops of 2017

Where we go to buy beer, if it's not straight from the brewery.
The best stores to grab rare bottles, juicy cans, and reliable, “everyday beer”. It’s where we shop when we aren’t going straight to the brewery. ...
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The Top 5 American Beer Cities We’re Excited for in 2018

Our travel checklist for the year.
These are the cities that exploded with craft beer in 2017, and are a must-visit for thirsty travelers in 2018. ...
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The 5 Best Bottle Shops in Madison, Wisconsin

99 bottles of beer on the wall...
Two local writers explore Madison’s up-and-coming bottle shop scene, finding the few that keep the best craft beer the shelves. ...
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The 5 Best Craft Beer Bars in Madison, Wisconsin

Mad Town's bars don't disappoint.
From Brasserie V to Maduro Cigar Bar, our local writers explore the best places to snag a craft beer in Madison, Wisconsin. ...
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Ordering a Beer in NYC’s Coziest Bar: Gold Star Beer Counter

How design and curation helped a quiet, atypical bar thrive in a crowded city.
Gold Star Beer Counter, the cozy Prospect Heights craft beer bar, is a destination for those looking for hard to find beer and chill vibes. ...
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48 Hours of Beer Drinking in Madison, Wisconsin

Two local writers and a whole lot of walking, food, and beer.
Two local writers chronicle the best bars, breweries, restaurants, and cigar lounges in Mad Town, aka Madison, Wisconsin. ...
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The 10 Best New Bars of 2017

A checklist for drinking your way into 2018.
Our drinks editor selects his top 10 new bars of 2017 for grabbing a craft beer, or a well-made cocktail. ...
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The 10 Best Brewpubs of 2017

Good food, good beer. What's better?
The year was big for beer, but even bigger for brewpubs. From Philadelphia to Rohnert Park, CA, we make our pics for the 10 best ...
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Federal Galley Comes to Pittsburgh’s North Side

The innovative "restaurant incubator" means new food and drink options.
A successful restaurant concept in Pittsburgh’s Strip District gets a sequel, Federal Galley, in the city’s booming North Side. ...
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The 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon

Pull out Untappd and start knocking off whales at these classic Portland bars.
Looking for the best spot for a date in Portland, Oregon? Or just somewhere to grab a cocktail? Check out our list of the best ...
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The Best Beer And Breweries In Portland, Oregon

The best breweries, bars, and restaurants in The City of Roses.
Headed to Portland, Oregon? We find the city’s best restaurants, breweries, tap rooms, and bars. In the nation’s beer capital, you should be drinking. ...
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The Best Road Trips for Beer Lovers in Portland

The road is beckoning you all.
From Rowena Crest Viewpoint to Cannon Beach, here’s how to make the most of the beer, views, and geography of a Pacific Northwest road trip. ...
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The Best Day Hiking Trails Near Breweries

Perfect for the outdoorsy beer lover.
The best day hiking trails to take in with a beer in hand, or in your growler. ...
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The Best Beer And Breweries In Washington, D.C.

The best breweries, bars, and restaurants in the capital of the United States.
Looking for the best beer, breweries, restaurants, and bottle shops in Washington, D.C.? We’ve got you covered with this handy guide. ...
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Airbnb Teams Up With Resy to Launch Restaurant Reservations

The move has potential implications for the beverage industry.
Airbnb and Resy have joined forces to offer in-app restaurant reservations, a move that has potential implications for the beverage industry. ...
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