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The beer business is booming in the US, especially craft beer. Craft breweries are a microcosm of the American dream, with small producers distributing their carefully crafted wares to a legion of loyal fans without big business interfering. Here are the top 20 states to visit to get a refreshing fix.

PHILADELPHIA (September 20, 2023) – The 5th annual All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival is set to take over Citizens Bank Park on September 30. The festival will feature drinks from local breweries such as Big Oyster Brewery, Evil Genius Beer Company, Yards Brewing, and Levante Brewing. Wine vendors for the festival include Gritty City Winery, Inn at Grace Winery, and Show Crazy. Cocktail vendors include Trinity Flavors, KLYR Rum, Stateside Vodka, and Bar2Table’s MaryCan. Other companies expected to attend the event include Valenzano Winery, BeatBox Beverages, and Old Line Spirits.

Are you looking for a craft brewery that offers more than just sipping beer? A place that provides a unique experience, too? Behold these eccentric beer sanctuaries in the Tri-State area, where libation is but one part of the fun!

Downtown Florence has two exciting events going on this week. First, it's Downtown Restaurant Week through Sunday, Sept. 17!. Dine in, take out—whichever you choose, you’ll find great options to discover something new or pick up an old favorite from participating downtown restaurants. The twelve participating restaurants will offer special Restaurant Week menu items, pricing, or other promotions through Sunday, September 17th. Come and experience a celebration of outstanding dining for lunch or dinner that makes Downtown Florence the dining and entertainment hot spot of the Pee Dee.

Saturday, September 16th we’re going back to the 80s & 90s at The Bakery Pub! So pull out your spandex and eyeliner and get ready for an epic night! DJ Mendez will be spinning all your favorite tunes and we’re busting out the arcades! With first time food truck Hondoughs Pizza Co out front! And of course, the best craft beer in town!

Virginia is home to a thriving craft beer scene, with over 200 breweries and brewpubs statewide. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, there's a Virginia brewery for everyone.

The 5th annual All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival will take over Citizens Bank Park on September 30 with drinks, live music, Phillies themed activities, and more!. For Craft Beer, options include local breweries such as Big Oyster Brewery, Evil Genius Beer Company, Yards Brewing and Levante Brewing. Wine vendors for the festival include Gritty City Winery, Inn at Grace Winery and Show Crazy. Cocktail vendors, and those with canned cocktails include Trinity Flavors, KLYR Rum, Stateside Vodka, and Bar2Table’s MaryCan.

Kunstler Tap Haus is now part of Hemisfair park in Downtown San Antonio! It’s a beautiful and family friendly spot for a beverage while out doing all those tourist activities, with an ice cream shop next door for the kids! DM me for video enquires @joshwalkervlogs (Instagram)

Montgomery, Alabama, a metropolis steeped in history and Southern traditions, is currently in the process of composing a new tale. In the past decade, craft breweries and gastropubs have proliferated in Montgomery, signifying a vibrant shift in the city's culinary and cultural landscape. As beer aficionados and connoisseurs converge, let's examine the craft beer movement in Montgomery and the gastropubs at the forefront of it.