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The best Paso Robles breweries to try barrel-aged sours and stouts and refreshing California IPAs. Plus, the best Paso Robles distilleries & restaurants to round out a weekend getaway!
North America, United States

12 Must-Visit Paso Robles Breweries (& Distilleries)

October 23, 2020

Rolling vineyards. Craft breweries. Natural hot springs. Farm-to-table food. Paso Robles, California is one of the best weekend getaways in California, and one of the best places to visit on the Central Coast! But don’t make the mistake of assuming that wine tasting in Paso Robles is the only option for booze-loving visitors. Here are the best Paso Robles breweries to try barrel-aged sours, malty stouts and porters, and refreshing California IPAs. Plus, the best Paso Robles distilleries & restaurants to round out the perfect (and delicious) weekend getaway!

by Lia Garcia 
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9 Fantastic Things to do in Fort Collins, Colorado: A Local’s Guide

October 16, 2020

Craft beer. Ghost stories. College football. A Disneyland-esque Main Street. Fort Collins – aka FoCo if you’re cool – sits an hour north of Denver and is home to Colorado State University (go Rams!). But it’s also known as the craft beer capital of Colorado AND one of the most haunted cities in the country – plus, its charming Old Town inspired Disneyland’s Main Street USA! Add that together with Colorado’s stunning surroundings and the neighboring Rocky Mountains, and you’ve got one fantastic place to visit for a weekend getaway. We’ve tapped a Fort Collins local to write this guide to the best things to do in Fort Collins!

by Contributor 
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Self Guided Tour of Cleveland Breweries
Food & Drink Travel, United States

The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour of Cleveland Breweries (By a Local)

February 7, 2020

Cleveland, Ohio is full of hidden surprises – like a thriving food scene, a National Park, and amazing craft breweries all over the city. Our Guest Poster created an epic self-guided Cleveland brewery tour so you can drink your way through 6 of the best Cleveland breweries while learning all about this underrated city! (And YES: there’s a map.)

by Contributor 
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Salt Lake City, Utah has amazing craft beer - surprise! Here's the ultimate guide to the best Salt Lake City breweries and brewpubs, featuring the best 25 breweries in Salt Lake City.
Food & Drink Travel, United States

The Ultimate Salt Lake City Brewery Guide: 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs

Last Updated:   October 21, 2020

Snowy mountains. A giant, salty desert. Rugged terrain. Beehive decor. Wait, what? You might think you know Utah, but Salt Lake City is FULL of surprises. And while most of us don’t associate beer with Utah, Salt Lake City has an absolutely incredible craft beer scene! Here’s everything you need to know about Salt Lake City breweries and brewpubs, with a healthy dose of weird history mixed in for good measure.

by Jeremy 
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Food & Drink Travel, United States

32 Best Breweries, Distilleries, & Bars in Louisville, KY: A Local’s Guide

Last Updated:   December 22, 2020

Louisville, Kentucky is a city that’s famously known for a drink: bourbon. Sure, it’s technically Kentucky that invented Bourbon, but Louisville has embraced it, built upon it, and created a drinking scene honoring it. We spent a few weeks exploring my old Kentucky hometown of Louisville and drinking a ridiculous amount, discovering everything from the best Louisville breweries to amazing Louisville bourbon bars and, of course, incredible Louisville distilleries.

by Lia Garcia 
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Self-Guided Craft Beer & Bikes on the Strand Bar Crawl in South Bay, Los Angeles
Food & Drink Travel, United States

The Ultimate Self-Guided Los Angeles Brewery Tour

Last Updated:   January 5, 2021

We designed an incredible self-guided craft beer bar crawl – by bike – on the Strand in South Bay, Los Angeles! Drink locally brewed craft beer in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach as you and your fave dudes ride around on gnarly beach cruisers catching chill vibes.

by Jeremy 
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