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.

The 14 Best Breweries in Portland, Oregon

There's no shortage of great craft beer in PDX.
For the past few years, Portland, OR has been making a name for itself as a craft beer mecca. Here are the best breweries for ...
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The 17 Best Breweries in Seattle, WA

Beer gems in The Emerald City.
Seattle packs in 174 breweries. Finding the best can be overwhelming, but rewarding. Here are our top 7 picks for craft beer drinking in The ...
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The 7 Best Breweries in Madison, Wisconsin

A long way from Schlitz and light lagers.
Our writers explore the best craft breweries in and around Madison, Wisconsin, from Karben 4 to Funk Factory Geuzeria and New Glarus. ...
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The 14 Best Breweries in Oakland, California

Getting to the root of the best breweries in Oak Town
When writing a guide on the best breweries in Oakland, I like to tell this story, which I’ve mentioned several times but bears repeating here: ...
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The 10 Best Stops on the Richmond Beer Trail

IPA in RVA.
Nestled along the banks of the historic James River, the city of Richmond, Virginia, has earned a reputation for its rich history, vibrant culture, and, ...
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The 7 Best Breweries to Visit in Bend, Oregon

Just around the beer bend.
The gorgeous city of Bend, OR, originally named Farewell Bend, found its name shortened when the Post Office Department in Washington, D.C., thought the moniker ...
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The 7 Best Breweries to Visit in Phoenix, Arizona

The brightest breweries in the Valley of the Sun.
Did you know that Phoenix, AZ, is the only state capital in the country with over a million people? That’s a lot of thirsty desert ...
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The Top 11 Breweries to Visit in Greater Boston

All the beers in Beantown.
The roots of Boston run deep. Boston and history are synonymous with each other. Heck, this is the town home to the Sons of Liberty ...
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The 9 Best Breweries in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The best breweries in Beer City USA.
Over a decade ago, Grand Rapids, Michigan, earned the nickname “Beer City USA.” And for good reason. Some major breweries call this town home, and ...
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The 13 Best Breweries to Visit in New Jersey

Greatness across the Garden State.
Famous for its beautiful coastline, seaside resort towns, and long winters, New Jersey now boasts a bevy of the best breweries in the Mid-Atlantic and ...
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48 Hours Drinking and Eating in Nashville, TN

Two stepping in the Music City.
After a red-eye flight halfway across the country, I touched down in Nashville, TN, for the first time at 5:30 am. In town for my ...
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The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Bratislava, Slovakia

When in Slovakia...
Slovakia’s capital might not be as well known for beer as the neighboring Czech Republic, but the walkable city, stunning architecture, and affordable prices make ...
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The Best Craft Breweries in Buffalo, NY

These are our favorite breweries in Buffalo!
Have you heard? The beer scene in Buffalo, New York, has boomed in recent years, a suds stampede led by an interesting and diverse crop ...
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The 9 Best Breweries in Milwaukee, WI

MKE's best craft breweries.
Milwaukee has a storied brewing history. In fact, at one point Milwaukee was considered the beer capital of the world. The city earned that honorific ...
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The 8 Best Breweries in Dublin, Ireland

Sláinte!
Over the past five years, we’ve written extensively on the best breweries to visit in states across America. From the trendy, hazy-focused breweries in Vermont ...
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Five Best Craft Beer Destinations in Paris

Santé!
Wine is a huge deal throughout France, and Paris is no exception. It might surprise you that beer is exceptionally popular among Parisians. At most ...
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