Seemingly isolated and left adrift in the middle of Montana, the city of Missoula has become an attraction for visitors across the world. Blessed with unparalleled access to the Great Outdoors and beautiful waterways, Missoula has also developed a robust and steadfast brewery culture over several decades. Missoula breweries are some of the best in Montana and the […]

The initiative, Talent on Tap, aims to support the growth and development of future beer industry leaders May 25, 2022 City Brew Tours (CBT), an award-winning curator of craft beer tours and experiences in North America, awarded its 2022 Talent on Tap Scholarships to an individual devoted to furthering her beer education. The Talent on Tap Scholarship program […]

Sprung from Bavarian roots centuries ago, Hefeweizen is a beer style that continues to prove a popular pour well into the 21st Century. Once you get your hands on a fresh and bright pint of Hefeweizen, it is easy to see why it remains a signature beer style even in the era of heavily hopped […]

Annually battered by Minnesota’s persistent and unforgiving winter, residents of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul have developed a unique drinking culture that can be enjoyed by visiting beer tourists. This has historically been true, though the Twin Cities have particularly embraced the relatively recent surge of the American craft beer revolution. The […]

A betrayal of its own namesake, the Cream Ale is a classic summertime brew celebrated in certain corners of the U.S. as a regional gem. The Cream Ale is neither brewed with lactose, nor is the beer particularly “creamy” to drink, like a nitro stout. To add to the etymological confusion, Cream Ales drink closer to European […]

Nestled in the heart of the American Midwest, Des Moines, Iowa, is a city full of pleasant surprises for curious travelers. At times overlooked in the atlas of Midwestern cities, Des Moines boasts plentiful contemporary restaurants, civic centers and entertainment attractions. And not to be overlooked, breweries in Des Moines—and, indeed, Iowa at large—have long […]

Over the past half decade, the hazy IPA has become a kingmaker for craft breweries around the world. Indeed, most contemporary craft brewery tap walls will dedicate at least one line for hazies, and it is common to find breweries selling a handful of hazy or New England-style IPAs at once. But it wasn’t always […]

One of our nation’s most historic homes of invention and industry, Omaha, Nebraska, continues to be a city that inspires residents and visitors. Omaha is one of the American Midwest’s most iconic cities and is home to several Fortune 500 companies, historic sites, national sports tournaments and much more. Now, with more than 100 years […]

Home to more than 200 fountains, iconic barbecue joints and trendy neighborhoods, Kansas City, Missouri, has quietly re-emerged as one of the brightest gems of the American Midwest. That’s nothing new to natives of Kansas City, of course. The Fountain City boasts a deep history that has impacted American culture over the past century. Kansas […]

Over the past decade, San Antonio has quietly racked up an impressive collection of craft breweries and chic restaurants to complement the city’s historic roots. While its neighbor to the north—Austin—has garnered the attention of national media, San Antonio continues to build on its base of fantastic brewing history with independent brewers that reflect the […]