With a relentless pursuit of flavor and a deep respect for nature, SweetWater has blossomed into an iconic establishment, offering a truly unique experience for beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. It is interesting to note that approximately six different kinds of beer are brewed under the Sweetwater label at any given time, depending on the season and the progress of new recipes. The company's impressive brewing and bottling facility also offers tours. While most people enjoy the interesting and informative tour, the most popular stop is the last, where guests are invited to partake in a sampling of recent batches.
Jester King Brewery is located in a farmhouse on the 8712000-square-foot Ceres Park Ranch, 29 kilometers to the west of downtown Austin. The microbrewery creates brews with strong flavors and has earned its spurs using wild yeast to ferment beer. Celebrated for using organic ingredients, usually farm-fresh, fermented or foraged, Jester King believes in the philosophy of harmonious community living. The brews produced here sport unique names: Black Metal, Commercial Suicide, Le Petit Prince, Viking Metal, Bonnie the Rare, Wytchmaker, and then some. Take a tour around the brewery to acquaint yourself with their brewing process, and end your trip to Jester King Brewery with a tasting session of their delicious libations.
The Union Craft Brewery is situated on Union Avenue, just a few minutes away from Maryland Zoo in Woodberry area of Baltimore. The unique brewery blends with ease traditional and contemporary styles of brewing and creates interesting, bold flavors. Established in 2011, Union Craft is responsible for well-balanced brews and ales such as Duckpin Pale Ale, Rye Baby IPA and the lager Blackwing, to name a few. As such, the brewhouse is open for tours on Saturdays while their fun and casual tap room remains open between Thursdays and Fridays.
Learn the history of the Boston Beer Company, brewer of Sam Adams beer, since its beginnings in 1984. If you have you ever wondered how the brewing and fermentation process works, you will get to learn a lot from the tours offered by the Samuel Adams Brewery. Understand how yeast, grain and malted barley turn into liquid cheer and view the giant machinery that does it all with a little help from the brew-masters. At the end of the guided tour, visitors get a taste of the famous Boston Lager and seasonal brews. People below 21 years of age can also participate in the tours. However, they won't be allowed to partake in the tasting sessions. There is also a gift shop on site.
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is one of the oldest and most famous breweries in Charlotte. The beers have a distinctive and original German feel to it and the brews tend to be a classic mix of hops, malt, water and yeast without any other experimental addition. After a tour of the facilities, you can settle down for a drink and a couple of hearty American snacks or sit out in the German style beer garden. A good time to visit is during the famous Oktoberfest that takes place in Olde Mecklenburg Brewery.
Spread out over 25,000 square feet (2322 square meters), Rheingeist is the place to go for beer fanatics in Cincinnati. While you're sipping on one of their divine brews, you can enjoy a game of ping pong or cornhole with friends, or just take in the sight of the cool murals on the walls. Sample flights of their masterfully brewed beers before taking a tour of the facilities to see how they're made.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. is a brewery-pub and contains a gift shop too. The brewery, housed in a Victorian-style building, serves up some delicious sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers and more. The calamari is a local favorite. If you are not sure of the best beer that could be paired with your choice of appetizer then go for the recommended ones listed on the menu. Its exhaustive selection of craft brews and delectable pub grub make it of the top craft breweries of Great Lakes.
The Seventh Son Brewing Co. was born of a dream and a passion for beer. This local brewery has found its home within a converted garage at the corner of North 4th Street and East 4th Avenue. With a spacious patio out back, and a smaller one out front, the Seventh Son Brewing Co. is the perfect place to hangout on a warm summer evening and sample some amazing brews. On tap, at the tasting room, you will find a variety of Seventh Son Brewing Co. beers, each boasting a distinctive character and boldness of flavor that sets it apart from the rest. IPAs and ales are the brewery specials, but there is a little something for everyone here. You can even have a gander at the brewery's brewing system while you enjoy a pint or two. Although the tasting room does not serve food, those feeling peckish can always grab a bite to eat from the food trucks that often visit the brewery. The selection of beers on tap is forever changing so be sure to keep an eye out for new additions. The taproom and brewery and also available on hire for private events.
Opened at the beginning of 2013, Community Beer Company likes to think of itself as more than just a craft brewery. The brewery hosts tours every Saturday afternoon and the price gets you a pint glass and four drink tickets so you can sample the wares. They usually have a few food trucks posted up during touring times too so you can delight all your taste buds. In addition to the tours, Community Beer Company hosts all kinds of community events at the brewery like art shows, concerts and beer school just to name a few.
Brian Dunn, a beer enthusiast, established the Great Divide Brewing Co. in 1994. Within months since its inception, this brewery won awards at two of the most popular competitions in the world of brewing: World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival, and has continued to win accolades since then. A specialty of this brewery is their leanings towards creating strong beers, and a popular favorite is the Old Ruffian, which boasts of alcohol content that crosses 10 percent. Regular tours of the brewery are offered, and guests can taste some of these brews at the tap room.
This fantastic brewery was made from salvaged equipment and reshaped into impressive brewing equipment. Brewery tours are available, but they have to be arranged in advance. Visit the laid-back taproom to leisurely taste their brews and enjoy delicious food. The hand crafted beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized, ensuring a naturally amazing flavor. Try the Motor City Pale Ale or the Bohemian Lager. If you're not in the mood for beer you can try one of their wines or their sodas, like the MCBW Orange Cream Soda. Motor City Brewing Works also offers a beautiful patio area, where you can sip on beer and devour food.
Karbach Brewing has been brewing and serving Houston since 2011. The brewery turns out craft brews in several categories: the "starting lineup" of regular year-round beers, the "seasonal lineup", limited release beers and their "F.U.N Series." Favorites from Karbach around the city include the Hopadillo IPA, Weekend Warrior Pale Ale and Karbachtoberfest to name just a few. Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons come in to the brewery for a tour. Admission price gets you a souvenir glass and four drink tickets. In addition to the brews, open house days also see food trucks come in to the drinking area so you can soak up a little of that beer.