11 Breweries About to Take Over America
via from Thrillist
Interesting read and predictions. These breweries range in start date from 1987 through 2009 – have you heard of any of them? They could join the likes of Sierra Nevada and New Belgium and become some of the 50 largest independent craft breweries in the country. The full article goes into detail about why these breweries rate. Do you agree? Have any recommendations you think should be on this list? Tell us below.
Surly Brewing Co.
Minneapolis, MN
Year founded: 2005
Must-drink beer: Furious
Anderson Valley
Boonville, CA
Year founded: 1987
Must-drink beer: Briney Melon gose
Smuttynose
Hampton, NH
Year founded: 1994
Must-drink beer: Finestkind IPA
Avery
Boulder, CO
Year founded: 1993
Must-drink beer: Hog Heaven
Great Divide
Denver, CO
Year founded: 1994
Must-drink beer: Chocolate oak-aged Yeti
AleSmith
San Diego, CA
Year founded: 1995
Must-drink beer: Speedway Stout
Ale Asylum
Madison, WI
Year founded: 2006
Must-drink beer: Velveteen Habit
Cigar City
Tampa, FL
Year founded: 2009
Must-drink beer: Jai Alai
Short’s
Bellaire, MI
Year founded: 2004
Must-drink beer: Space Rock American pale ale
Half Acre
Chicago, IL
Year founded: 2008
Must-drink beer: Daisy Cutter
3 Floyds
Munster, IN
Year founded: 1996
Must-drink beer: Zombie Dust
