29 Breweries In The U.S. You Must Visit Before You Die

Since 1995, Dogfish has been giving beer lovers a reason to stop in Delaware. The beer that taught you how many minutes it takes to the perfect IPA, Dogfish is always churning out inventive one-offs with gorgeous labels, like a beer once brewed in China 9,000 years ago.

What started as a one-man operation has become the symbol for Maine brewing. Famous for the Belgian influence in its beers, the brewery has regular tours and tastings of its most beloved and first beer, the Allagash White.

Visit Stillwater's recently opened and already adored brewpub in Baltimore and down a few pints of their "postmodern" Classique. Also keep your eyes peeled for the Sensory Series of beers, for which Stillwater works with bands to create beers based on their songs.

When a beer company refers to their stuff as "elixirs," you know you're in the right place. Their Vermont brewery is a total funhouse known as the Artifactory, with 48 taps flowing and free tours year round.

With an Instagram full of yoga poses and crawfish, you know Olde Meck is the place to go for a good, chill time. But they take their authenticity seriously, with a brauhaus that reflects their strict adherence to old German brewing laws.

Due to high demand, SweetWater recently expanded production to a 250-barrel brewhouse. In ATL, you can catch a glimpse of their upcoming sour beers fermenting away in wine barrels, which won't be ready until their 18th anniversary.

If all you know about Abita is their Purple Haze, you need to visit this small brewery just outside The Big Easy. You can even give back with their Restoration Ale, which sends proceeds to Hurricane Katrina recovery.

This Florida operation has two goals: make world's best beer and share the culture and heritage of "the Cigar City of Tampa." This brewery is chockfull of Cuban-influenced beer and food, and welcomes all to try the deliciousness.

From Oklahoma with love, Prairie specializes in farmhouse ales and sour wheat beers. Founded by two brothers, this brewery is only open on scheduled tour days, so check in advance.

The Elevated IPA, winner of the Great American Beer Festival's gold medal, is reason enough to stop by this brewery. If you need more convincing, the live music and food trucks at the taproom should do the trick.

Brewed to the soundtrack of "heavy f***ing METAL," Surly beers are as tough as the name suggests. But they've got a soft side too, donating beer and swag to charitable events to give back to the community that clearly loves them.

Brewed and bottled in Ohio's first microbrewery, Great Lakes is famous for its Dortmunder-style beer originally named "The Heisman."

Three Floyds is a family operation that has expanded with high demand. But since they can't ship outside of their distribution area, you'll have to make the trek for these decidedly "not normal" beers, like the Zombie Dust pale ale.

A super young microbrewery, Perennial's small batches of American- and Belgian-style beers are fresh takes on old favorites. Pair their award-winning Abraxas with their delicious gourmet and ever-changing food at the tasting room.

Founders uses the taproom at their brewery as a testing ground for new and exciting flavors, so come thirsty and ready for anything. With six World Cup Beer medals under their belt, you're sure to taste something award-winning.

Come frolic in the mountains and meadows at the New Belgium brewery in Fort Collins. There's always a fun event going down, from live story-telling to impromptu art shows (and, of course, tastings).

A brewery that values variety, you can check out the Elysian brewery or one of their four restaurants and bars all without leaving Seattle. Stop by Elysian Bar for Taster Tuesdays, or sit down to a meal at Tangletown.

Founded by two fraternity brothers, Rogue is all about their creed, and it has served them well. Their cool bottles even include tasting notes, ingredients, and food pairings on the labels, so you'll be a beer expert in no time.

One of the bigger craft beer producers, the Sierra Nevada homebase brewery in CA has tours for everyone from beer geeks to those just here for the tasting. You can even enter a contest to go away to Beer Camp!

Odell is all about experimentation, and has a "playground" for its brewers to go wild. They even let you sample these concoctions exclusively in the taproom, along with trusted favorites and yummy food.