One of the coolest things about the modern age of craft beer delivery is that anyone can try amazing brews from all over the country. These days, we really do mean ‘all over!’ That wasn’t always the case. Not so long ago, any discussion of the country’s best breweries would have been limited to just a few regions — the west coast, the northeast, Colorado, and… that’s about it. Now, some of the best craft beer communities in the U.S. are thriving in places craft fans wouldn’t have thought twice about 10 years ago.

Idaho isn’t what comes to mind when most people think of craft beer. After all, California, New York, and Colorado dominate in sheer brewery numbers, while Oregon, Washington, and the Great Lakes states hold strong with their flood of nationally recognized breweries. But now, Idaho — and other states formerly in the shadows, like Montana and New Jersey — are honing their own flourishing craft beer scenes! 

Wilmington, North Carolina is what CraftBeer.com calls one of “America’s Beeriest Beach Towns.” It wasn’t always this way. When John and Michelle Savard moved back to their hometown in 2012, the local beer scene consisted of one small brewery, a few bars, and whatever the grocery stores were stocking. So in 2012, they launched a home brewing supply store that they soon expanded into Wilmington Brewing Co. — a destination for both Southern beer fans and homebrewers looking to hone their craft. 

Camping is proving to be a viable alternative for this year’s fun-seekers. With this comes the rise of craft in camping beer culture.

Grab a few buddies (and a designated driver) and prepare to discover 10 of the Best Saison Breweries in the Northwest!

Ah, summer. It’s a time to kick back, relax, and scratch a few things off your bucket list. And this year, we’re dreaming about spending the long, sunny days visiting some of the country’s most beautiful taprooms and beer gardens. To inspire a little beer-soaked wanderlust, we put together this list of 10 breweries to visit as soon as shelter-in-place orders are lifted.