Kicking off on May 16th, National American Craft Beer Week is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of small and independent breweries. The Brewer’s Association categorizes Craft Brewers as any brewer that is “small and independent,” while small breweries are defined as those whose annual production does not exceed 6 million barrels. Independent brewers are those for which less than 25 percent of the brewery is owned or controlled by an individual other than themselves in the beverage alcohol industry.
American craft beers have been brewed since the 1960s, but small and independent breweries have certainly risen in popularity over the last decade and a half. Today, there are over 9,000 craft breweries in the US alone, and while most Americans live within just 10 miles of their nearest craft brewery, many could still be questioning where to go this year to partake in the festivities. Luckily enough, Yelp has released a list of the best craft breweries in every single state to ensure that everyone will be able to enjoy a quality craft beer this year.
If you’re looking to find your new favorite brew this Craft Beer Week, or if you already have your favorite and you’re just looking to try something new — here are the best breweries in every state to help you on your journey.
Alabama (Birmingham) – Good People Brewing
Alaska (Juneau) – Devil’s Club Brewing
Arizona (Phoenix) – Front Pourch Brewing
Arkansas (Eureka Springs) – Gotahold Brewing
California (San Diego) – Home Brewing
Colorado (Breckenridge) – Broken Compass Brewing
Connecticut (Salem) – Fox Farm Brewing
Delaware (Milton) – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Florida (Islamorada) – Florida Keys Brewing
Georgia (Roswell) – Variant Brewing
Hawaii (Honolulu) – Stewbum & Stonewall Brewing Co.
Idaho (Coeur D’alene) – Daft Badger Brewing
Illinois (Chicago) – Begyle Brewing
Indiana (Indianapolis) – Guggman Haus Brewing Co.
Iowa (Dubuque) – Jubeck New World Brewing
Kansas (Wichita) – Central Standard Brewing
Kentucky (Lexington) – West Sixth Brewing
Louisiana (New Orleans) – Bywater Brew Pub
Maine (Portland) – Allagash Brewing Company
Maryland (Hyattsville) – Streetcar 82 Brewing
Massachusetts (Boston) – Samuel Adams Brewery
Michigan (Marquette) – Ore Dock Brewing Company
Minnesota (Moorhead) – Junkyard Brewing Company
Mississippi (Natchez) – Natchez Brewing Company
Missouri (Kansas City) – Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company
Montana (Whitefish) – Bonsai Brewing Project
Nebraska (North Platte) – Pals Brewing
Nevada (Reno) – IMBĪB Custom Brews
New Hampshire (Littleton) – Schilling Beer
New Jersey (Merchantville) – Eclipse Brewing
New Mexico (Truth or Consequences) – Truth or Consequences Brewing
New York (Brooklyn) – TALEA Beer
North Carolina (Fairview) – Whistle Hop Brewing Company
North Dakota (Fargo) – Dekker Brewing Company
Ohio (Cleveland) – Noble Beast Brewing
Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) – Stonecloud Brewing Company
Oregon (Bend) – Boneyard Beer
Pennsylvania (Braddock) – Brew Gentlemen
Rhode Island (Pawtucket) – Crooked Current Brewery
South Carolina (Johns Island) – Low Tide Brewing
South Dakota (Sioux Falls) – Remedy Brewing
Tennessee (Nashville) – Southern Grist Brewing
Texas (San Antonio) – Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
Utah (Salt Lake City) – Kiitos Brewing
Vermont (Stowe) – The Alchemist Brewery
Virginia (Stafford) – Barley Naked Brewing Company
Washington, D.C. – Other Half Brewing DC
Washington (Seattle) – Georgetown Brewing Company
West Virginia (Bruceton Mills) – Screech Owl Brewing
Wisconsin (Milwaukee) – Vennture Brew
Wyoming (Ten Sleep) – Ten Sleep Brewing Company
