Best Brewpub (2021)

Beer lovers will find Lubbock’s newest brewpub inside the historic Pioneer Building in downtown. The Brewery LBK serves its brews in a modern industrial space, complete with a pet-friendly patio. Food options include wings, burgers, fried chicken and Crusty's Wood Fired Pizza.
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HOMES Brewery opened for business in spring of 2017 with a focus on balanced hoppy beers and a variety of sours. Beer lovers can sample HOMES beers in the Ann Arbor brewpub or in limited release cans. Hungry beer lovers will find a menu of Korean and Thai-infused pub grub, like bulgogi fries, Korean barbecue wings and green coconut curry burritos.
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The people behind City Built Brewing believe that beer can bring people together. Especially when the beer list has something for everyone – everything from Mexican lagers and Czech pilsners to sours and pastry stouts. The food menu features Puerto Rican flavors with options like tostones, chicken chili, tacos and yuca fries.
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The motto of Telluride’s Stronghouse Brew Pub is “Let’s Beer” – an invitation to grab a brew and some food after a day of adventure. The brewpub, housed within a historic 1892 building, serves a menu of Alpine comfort foods, like salted Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst and house-made corned brisket.
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The three pillars of Georgia's From the Earth Brewing Company are quality, community and environment. Visitors are welcomed into the warm space to enjoy eight house draughts and farm-to-table fare – everything from sandwiches and tacos to steaks and seafood.
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Salt Springs occupies a 122-year-old former church near a natural salt springs that has been sustaining communities for centuries. Diners will find a menu of ales, wine and cider, with beers made from locally malted grains and Michigan hops. The food menu focuses on seasonal, local ingredients.
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This dog-friendly brewpub in the small town of Sisters, Oregon brews their beers with Northwest hops and Cascade Mountains water. Get them in cans, bottles or on tap, alongside a menu of pizzas, sandwiches and other pub classics.
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Forbidden Root, Chicago's first botanic brewery, specializes in nature-inspired craft beers made from wild fruits and botanicals. The brewpub's menu of seasonal dishes designed to highlight the beers. When guests sample something they like, they can take the beer home in a growler.
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Wicked Barley features a restaurant, taproom, covered patio, dog-friendly waterfront beer garden and a boat dock. Both the tap list of over a dozen brews and the food menu offer a bit of something for everyone, from kimchi pork belly fries and Left Leg Lager cheese curds to burgers, bratwurst and tacos.
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Alulu Brewery and Pub in Chicago is always introducing new beers for their customers to try. The seasonal menu takes inspiration from Eastern European and American pub cuisine, with dishes like beer cheese curds, made-from-scratch beer breads and frites.
Photo courtesy of Alulu Brewery and Pub