NORTHEAST
Old streets. New pours.
Start in New England, then work your way through New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Beer. Brewing. Food. Culture.
Know beer
better.
The next great pour is out there. Let’s find yours.
Every state. Around the world. Across the table. Explore the beers, places, flavors, and food that make a good pint worth talking about.
50 U.S. states
34 country guides
17 food adventures
On the board
Sweater weather.
Better beer.
The HBA beer atlas
Good beer. No borders.
A hometown favorite. A Belgian classic. Your next beer rabbit hole. Pick a place and see what’s pouring.
THE WORLD IS YOUR TAPROOM34 country guides + regional collections
Gold: dedicated country guide. Muted: explore the world collection.
50 STATES. ONE VERY GOOD IDEA.Every state links to its beer guide
Browse all 50 states
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
GO STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE.50 state brewery guides · Alaska + Hawaii shown as insets
Choose a state to explore its breweries and beers.
Browse all 50 brewery guides +
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
GOOD BEER. BETTER REASON TO GET OUT.50 state festival guides · Alaska + Hawaii shown as insets
Choose a state to find festival destinations and local brewery stops.
Browse all 50 festival guides +
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
Follow the beer
Take the brewery route.
Pick a corner of the country. Find a taproom, a local pour, and a good reason to take the scenic route.
MIDWEST
Pull up a barstool.
Great Lakes stops, neighborhood brewpubs, and plenty of reasons to linger.
SOUTH
Take the long way.
Pick a state, find a taproom, and leave room for whatever is coming out of the kitchen.
WEST
Big skies. Full glasses.
Pacific coast, mountain towns, desert detours, and the states beyond the mainland.
The U.S. beer festival field guide
Find a festival.
Make a weekend.
The next great pour might come with a wristband. Start with a festival, explore the local breweries, and leave room for something good to eat.
Next dates on the board.
Four starting points for your next beer trip.
Detroit, MI
Detroit Fall Beer Festival
Michigan pours at Eastern Market.
Explore the state guide →North Charleston, SC
Charleston Beer Fest
Lowcountry beer, music, and food.
Explore the state guide →Austin, TX
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
A statewide craft-beer showcase.
Explore the state guide →Portland, OR
Portland Holiday Brew Fest
Winter pours in downtown Portland.
Explore the state guide →Find the next announced editions in the festival field guide →
Find your kind of fest
Dates checked October 13, 2026. Open the guide for organizer links, ticket details, and the rest of the trip.
Find your lane
What are you drinking?
You don’t need to know every style. Just start with what sounds good.
01
Hops on top
Bitter, juicy, hazy, piney. Pick your side.
Hazy IPAsWest CoastDouble IPAsSession IPAsCold IPAsBlack IPAs
02
Crisp & classic
Clean finishes. Very strong opinions.
PilsnersHellesMexican lagersCzech lagersVienna lagersKellerbiers
03
The dark side
Roast, chocolate, coffee, and barrel character.
Imperial stoutsPastry stoutsIrish stoutsPortersBarrel-agedBaltic porters
House rule
Fresh beer > hot takes.
Research note
Homebrew counts as research.
Pairing advice
Fries improve most situations.
Last call
Never waste the good stuff.
Follow your taste buds
There’s a beer for that.
From blueberry to barrel smoke. Explore the flavors hiding beyond the usual six-pack.
City field note / Michigan
GRAND
RAPIDS
Make a city of it.
Zoom in. Stay awhile.
One city.
A whole new set of stops.
Take the search from an entire state to one beer-minded city. Explore Grand Rapids breweries, then keep going with Michigan’s brewery guide and local beer list.
The great American pairing series
Eat well. Pour local.
Take the country one plate at a time. Regional food, hometown beers, and plenty of reasons to argue about both.
Pairing rule #02: salt + malt = yes.
What else is on the menu?
The original obsession
Good beer.
Made by you.
Homebrewing is still the heart of the Academy. Start your first batch, dial in your favorite style, or find the next recipe worth taking over the garage for.
BREW. TASTE. TAKE NOTES. REPEAT.
Check the calendar
Right beer. Right season.
Find your fit
More ways to choose.
A little knowledge. A better pint.
Stay beer curious.
Useful answers for the questions that come up at the bar.
Beer styles, decoded
The big picture, from crisp lager to wild ale.
ABV without the guesswork
Compare alcohol content across styles and brands.
50 wonderfully weird styles
Smoke, ancient grains, wild fermentation, and beyond.
Know the names
A field guide to the brands behind the beer.
Give beer the right glass
Shape, aroma, foam, and the drinking experience.
Keep learning
History, ingredients, and useful beer knowledge.
Serious about beer.
Not especially serious about ourselves.