July 30, 2024  |  Brian Udall

International Beer Day is coming up on August 2 and we are celebrating America’s craft beer culture by exploring what U.S. cities are the best for beer enthusiasts in 2024. It used to be that beer lovers would visit top European beer destinations if they wanted to experience true craft brews. But at this point, Europeans are looking at what American brewers are doing and taking inspiration.

Our top beer destinations were scored and ranked based on four different metrics: the number of breweries per capita, bars per capita, beer-tasting tours offered, and the average cost of a beer.

We wouldn’t be surprised if this inspires you to hit the road and try the best beers all over the U.S. To that end, we’ve also put together a potential road trip itinerary to inspire your beer-fueled adventure. But in reality, this is only a glimpse of the full landscape of the American beer scene. While we’ve done our best to give you a taste of what each of these destinations has to offer, there’s still so much more for all the beer lovers out there to explore in every one of these cities and throughout the rest of the country.

5. Greenville, South Carolina

It’s close enough to Asheville that beer fans may be tempted to pass over Greenville, North Carolina, but you’d be missing out on a fantastic beer scene that isn’t any less delicious for standing just outside the spotlight. There may not be quite as many breweries here as its neighbor Asheville, but the nearly two dozen contenders each pack a punch, giving Greenville a rightful place on our radar.

Since you can’t go wrong with any of them, we’ll just mention a few notable breweries doing good work in town. The Southern Growl is a clear local favorite with a huge beer list, Fireforge Crafted Beer has a beautiful taproom with lots of seating, and Liability is a Certified B Corp brewery, which means they’re engaged in sustainable social and environmental practices.

Find the full article at The Tasting Table.