Acknowledging the power of chilled craft beer to pep up a holiday, we have some contemporary lore for you if you are looking for a Beercation! Let us lay this out for you—great places, great company, great beer and of course a break from the not-so-great monotony. Sounds like something that you are looking for? Here’s a list of the top 5 vacation spots for craft beer lovers across the world, where brewing is an art and enjoying a freshly brewed mug of beer is an experience in itself!
If you enjoy options, options and some more options when it comes to beer, then Belgium is the place where you need to be. Visit breweries serving kooky beer flavours ranging from coriander to banana, fruits to spices and vintage to modish. Being the beer lovers’ pantheon, Belgium also sports peerless brewery tours that you just can’t miss, where you can sip on a range of beers—from white to dark ales. Brussels—the capital city of Belgium—is home to a surfeit of breweries that will make your beer tours an unforgettable experience.
Must Visit: Cantillon in Brussels, De Halve Maan in Bruges
The eternal affair of San Diego and exquisite craft beer traces over decades now, and this love story will bring out the best in you. With over 100 exclusive brewers, this coastal city will add the much-needed bling to your beercation. Group brewery tours or private ones, each one is a brand new reason here to fall in love with beer all over again.
Must Visit: Stone Brewing Company, Ballast Point
Dublin, famous for its trademark Guinness, has been bold enough to explore deeper into the world of craft beer. The sprouting new-age microbreweries with their experimental beer menus are punched with exciting new twists to vintage brewing traditions, and also offer an experience that all beer lovers would cherish.
Must Visit: Metalman Brewery Company, Galway Bay Brewery
Welcome to the home ground for the Great American Beer Festival. That itself is a reason enough for you to head to Denver if you are a beer fan. The suds celebrations here can be witnessed right from the airport, to the major breweries and pubs across town, all year round. You need to visit this place to be a legit member of the beer-lovers’ club.
Must Visit: Bootstrap Brewing, New Terrain Brewing Company
Does the name “Beervana” sound familiar? That’s right, Portland has been honoured with that nickname for its breakthrough advances in the craft beer domain. Portland, home to more than 200 breweries and hosting eminent beer fests, is also unapologetically addressed as the craft beer capital of the world. So, what are you waiting for? Visit Portland now to sip on some delicious ales.
Must Visit: Bridgeport Brewpub, Ecliptic Brewing
Guess it’s time to prep your liver and take off to these destinations which vouch for the best beers in the world. Happy Beercation!
Sreya Saha Follow
A degree in software engineering did not stop Sreya from pursuing her passion for writing. She is a writer, blogger, digital marketeer and mental health campaigner who indulges in music, movies and books when she’s not working. A latte, a pen and her family is all she needs to conquer life. However, some wine and biryani wouldn’t hurt!
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