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  1. Anchor Brewing 
    Company
    : San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing Company offers a beer 
    experience that you just don’t see often these days. It’s made in a gorgeous 
    brewery modeled after traditional, historic brewhouses. Because of this, each 
    brew is "virtually handmade," a quality that beer lovers are sure to appreciate. 
    Their most famous beer is Anchor Steam, which has a uniquely rich flavor. Make a 
    reservation to tour their brewery 
    and see how beer is made in this brewery that embraces the brewhouses of 
    old.

  2. Full Sail Brewing 
    Company
    : The "specialists in the liquid refreshment arts" at Full 
    Sail are "stoked to brew," and it shows through their beers. This employee owned 
    brewery in Oregon is home to award-winning beers like the Full Sail Amber, IPA, 
    LTD and Wassail, which all picked up a gold medal at this year’s World Beer 
    Championships. Even better, the brewery is located 
    (and open for tours) in Hood River Oregon, a gorgeous little surf town that’s a 
    favorite of windsurfers and skiiers alike.

  3. Real Ale Brewing 
    Company
    : Located in the Texas Hill Country, Real Ale is a nice 
    place to stop by if you’re on a scenic drive. They use the nearby Blanco river 
    for brewing water, which Owner Brad Farbstein touts as "some of the best brewing 
    water for the styles of beer that we make." Their tours 
    and tasting hours
     are on Friday afternoons, making a stop by the brewery a 
    great way to kick off your weekend with a good quality beer.

  4. Stone Brewing 
    Company
    : Stone brews "big character" beers, like their intensely 
    strong Arrogant Bastard Ale, which, by the way, you’re 
    not worthy
     to drink. The brewery has a restaurant and beer garden in which 
    you’re free to enjoy their tasty brews.

  5. Saint Arnold: 
    Beer lovers, from connoisseurs to frat boys, love to visit Saint Arnold’s. Why? 
    Their tours are essentially a beer drinking free-for-all party. Held every 
    Saturday at 1, visitors are treated to a history of beer and the brewery, 
    followed by a celebration with free flowing taps and a fun ambiance. Spend one 
    of four tokens to fill a glass, whether it’s a small one provided with the tour, 
    or a large glass purchased from the brewery. Some of their best-loved brews 
    include the Brown Ale, which offers a slight hint of chocolate pudding, and the 
    Fancy Lawnmower, a beer that won the Kolsch gold medal at the Great American 
    Beer Festival this year.
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  1. Brewing: Big Sky "makes water fun" by pouring their hearts into 
    every beer. Their beer sells in thirteen states, most popularly in Montana. 
    Their brews include Moose Drool, Scape Goat, and Big Sky IPA.

  2. Harpoon 
    Brewery
    : Harpoon is one of the largest craft breweries in New 
    England, due in large part to their great beer. Located in both Massachusetts 
    and Vermont, they’ve been a large part of the rebirth of microbrewing. They’re 
    best known for the Harpoon India Pale Ale, but their Munich Dark, hefeweizens, 
    and brown are not to be missed.

  3. Great Divide Brewing 
    Company
    : Great Divide, based in downtown Denver, offers a number of 
    challenging beers. The most popular is the Denver Pale Ale, followed closely by 
    the Hibernation ale. So far, they’ve collected twelve awards from the Great 
    American Beer Festival. They have since ventured into "big beer" territory, 
    producing beers like the Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout and Hercules Double 
    IPA.
By Jessica Merritt
If you think Bud Light is the best beer in America, prepare to have your 
world rocked by these purveyors of high quality beer. In our collection of 
microbreweries, you’ll find people that truly love the craft of beer making. 
They place a high value on beer that offers flavor, complexity, and perhaps most 
importantly, a strong character and independent spirit. A visit to any of these 
breweries, from the ultra-micro to the larger craft brewers, is sure to please 
the accomplished beer drinker and newbie alike. 
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  1. Redstone 
    Meadery
    : The Redstone Meadery is unlike any of the other breweries 
    on this list, as they create something completely different. Redstone’s tiny 
    brewery puts out honey wine, or mead, an ancient 
    beverage enjoyed by drinkers from Vikings to Beowulf
    . Six of their meads won 
    medals at the International Mead Festival, including their 2002 Reserve and 
    Sunshine Nectar, which earned Gold. Just the meadery’s aroma is enough to turn 
    you on to their brews: a visit to their facility is sure to be sweet.

  2. Avery Brewing: 
    Avery brews perhaps some of the hoppiest beers in Colorado. As "big beer" 
    lovers, this family owned brewery’s team of hopheads creates intensely flavored 
    brews that are favorites among beer afficionados. Just think of your favorite 
    brewery’s specialty ale: nearly every one of their beers is just as big and 
    robust. These beers are sure to please, as is a visit 
    to the brewery, where you can sample all of their creations and even try cask 
    ales that you can’t find anywhere else.

  3. Flying Dog 
    Brewery
    : Flying Dog Brewery takes the cool prize. These brewers 
    used to be friends and neighbors with Hunter 
    S. Thompson
    , and use artist Ralph 
    Steadman
     for all of their labels. But their excellence doesn’t stop there. 
    They have some truly awesome beers, ranging from the Horn Dog barley wine to the 
    In Heat Wheat. If you tour the brewery, you’ll have a chance to drink a fresh 
    brew straight from the fermenter, and even check out the unique whiskey 
    distillery next door.

  4. Left Hand 
    Brewing
    : Left Hand’s philosophy is all about balance: of fun 
    activities and of great beer. They work towards a perfect balance of malt and 
    hops, a process that’s evident in all of their beers. This year alone, they’ve 
    raked in 9 awards for their brews, including their intriguing Juju Ginger Ale, 
    which was awarded Best of the Rockies in the Spiced Beer category at the US Beer 
    Tasting Championships.

  5. Dogfish Head: Dogfish 
    has some strong, special brews that hopheads are sure to love. They have a line 
    of time-hopped IPAs, ranging from 60 to 120 minutes. They also have a complex 
    Raison D’Etre, which was voted American Beer of the Year by Malt Advocate 
    Magazine in 2000, and the Midas Touch Golden Elixir, a beverage that showcases 
    ingredients that were found in drinking vessels in King Midas’ tomb. Check out 
    both their brewery 
    and brewpub
     if you’re in the Delaware area.
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  1. Independence: 
    Independence’s Rob Cartwright started out brewing beer with his mom at the 
    tender age of 14. Since then, he’s brewed beers for both personal consumption 
    and hand-crafted style. This Austin beer offers loads of flavor and easy 
    drinking. Independence beers include the seasonal Jasperilla Old Ale, Bootlegger 
    Brown Ale, and Freestyle Wheat Beer.

  2. Bear Republic Brewing 
    Company
    : In the heart of wine country, Bear Republic offers an 
    award winning beer experience. Ingredients at Bear Republic are hand-selected, 
    and recipes are developed over several years. Their Racer 5, Red Rocket, and 
    Heritage ales have been recipients of gold, silver, and bronze medals. This 
    brewery was awarded the Great American Beer Festival’s Small Brewing Company of 
    the Year.
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