We often talk about American beer, but today we decided to put together for you the top 10 American craft breweries that are definitely not to be missed.
Anchor
One of the first craft breweries in the United States was established in the 19th century. It has opened and closed several times, going through a series of bankruptcies. Nowadays it is the standard American craft beer, and Steam Beer (lager fermented at high temperature, due to what it has a pronounced caramel aroma and flavor) has become a flagship sort.
Sierra Nevada
Their flagship pale ale has long been an icon for many craft brewers. Today, the brewery has been able to take it a step further by offering hop ales that are brewed exclusively with fresh hop earrings.
Samuel Adams
No longer just a craft brewery, but a craft giant that offers its facilities to aspiring brewers who can’t yet open their own facilities. Their story began back in 1980. By far their best brew is Boston Lager, a caramel-colored beer with very fresh aromatics and an unusually light flavor.
Rogue
Oregon’s Rogue Brewery is one of the few breweries in the States that promotes the principle of from farm to barrel, aiming to source as much of their brewing ingredients from their own gardens, fields, and farms as possible. That’s why their beers are so flavorful and fresh, with a unique flavor and aroma.
DogFishHead
Sam Calagione is the irreplaceable charismatic leader of his own brewery. He starred on the Discovery show “Brewers,” where he talked about rare brews and styles. Today, his brewery is one of the pioneers in new flavors and aromas: a stout with shiraz juice, a blanc with pinot noir or a pale ale with botrytized berries.
Two Roads
A brewery that embodies the spirit of industrial America. Located on the territory of a former factory and created by the hands of workers – this is how Two Roads is often described. Now it is an iconic brewery that has won the hearts of people around the world, as evidenced by numerous awards. Their gose with sauvignon blanc or light stout with coffee have long become a standard of taste.
The Lost Abbey
The sour beer category is quite diverse, and Belgium was the home of these styles for a long time until The Lost Abbey brewery came along. Today, the quality of their beers exceeds that of individual Belgian breweries, as proven by medals and cups. Their beers are bottled exclusively in 0.375 or 0.75 liter bottles to emphasize their wine complexity.
Stone
The problem with many craft breweries in America is a fixation on preserving their craft spirit, which causes them to stay within their state, but that’s not about these guys. Stone has been the driving force behind the craft movement in the U.S., bringing American craft beer to the international market.
AleSmith
A brewery whose fame precedes it. Here they brew beers whose aroma and taste are benchmarks, and even the Belgians have already recognized their skills. The work not only on the taste but also on the label turns their bottles and cans into something special. Although the price is quite high, their beers should and can be pampered on special days.
Anderson Valley
Boonville is a small town that is home to one of the most famous breweries. You may not know its name, but you’ve probably met the bear with horns on the label. Their portfolio includes light, drinkable brews as well as complex bourbon barrel-aged imperial stouts. They are actively reviving the gose style by adding local fruits and berries. This is where to start getting to know Kraft.
We’ve only compiled a selection of 10 breweries for you, but even from it you can see how varied American craft is. Try some tasty beers and stay tuned! We’ll continue to bring you the latest in craft beer.