Forget the Trip to Wine Country—Head To the Microbreweries

Every year people take vacations during the holidays and a trip to a vineyard for wine tasting is almost always on the agenda. If you ask any man or woman who loves beer they will tell you that they only tolerate wine tasting trips when they would rather be drinking smooth beer. If you want to give the beer drinker in your life a vacation that they will remember, you should take them to a microbrewery.

Washington

If you live in Oregon or are planning on vacationing in the Pacific Northwest during the holiday season you should pay a visit to Boundary Bay Brewery located in the town of Bellingham Washington. This little brewery features many excellent beers on tap, great food and lots of live events during the year. Unlike other breweries, this one is an all ages establishment so you’re free to bring your kids. Best of all Boundary Bay Brewery isn’t full of beer snobs who cater to locals, they love beer lovers who live in the local area and also visit from out of town.

North Carolina

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company has been quickly winning over fans in recent years thanks to their winning combination of beer, food and family fun. They offer many great beers on tap, excellent pizza and lots of entertainment options like family friendly movies that make this destination the perfect place to go for lunch or dinner when you’re staying in North Carolina or traveling through the area.

Vermont

One of the best microbreweries to visit when you’re traveling through Vermont is Long Trail Brewing Company. Located in Bridgewater Corners Vermont, this brewery is a great destination for beer lovers who are fascinated with the beer production process. Here you can see how their beer is made from start to finish then enjoy one of their signature beers with a nice lunch or dinner before heading out to see one of Vermont’s famous destinations.