Brewery Guides

Curated lists of the best breweries across America. Discover new favorites based on beer styles, amenities, and special features.

• What 218,146 Upcoming Events Say About the American Taproom — A September 2026 benchmark of 218,146 upcoming events at 7,841 American breweries: what taprooms program, which nights they pick, and where the gaps are.
• The Top 10 Beer Guides for U.S. Drinkers in 2026 — An independent, fact-checked ranking of the 10 best beer guides for U.S. drinkers in 2026 — from Untappd and BeerAdvocate to Google Maps, Yelp, and TripAdvisor — with the right tool for every job.
• Best IPA Breweries in America — Discover the top breweries crafting exceptional India Pale Ales across the United States. From West Coast IPAs to hazy New England styles, these breweries are pushing the boundaries of hop-forward brewing.
• Breweries with Barrel-Aged Programs — For lovers of complex, aged beers. These breweries maintain serious barrel-aging programs, producing stouts, sours, and other styles aged in whiskey, wine, and spirit barrels.
• Best Sour Beer Breweries — Explore the world of sour and wild ales at these breweries specializing in tart, funky, and complex fermented beers. From fruited Berliner Weisses to barrel-aged wild ales.