These Are the Best Countries on Earth for Craft Beer

Craft beer has exploded onto the scene in the past decade, offering beer drinkers a more carefully-crafted alternative to traditional macro brewery offerings. Made in small batches by independently-owned breweries, craft beer offers exciting alternatives to the more popular beers.

If you love craft beer, there are a few countries that you have to keep in mind. These are the best countries on earth for craft beer.

United States

The recent craft beer explosion started in the United States, a huge country with some of the world’s best craft breweries such as Russian River and Cigar City. Beer lovers will find no shortage of excellent beer in cities like Portland, Denver, and New York City.

Belgium

One of the world’s beer epicenters is this small European country, whose brewing industry has always been heavily focused on small, artisanal breweries. Brussels has a great beer scene and is home to the world’s preeminent sour beer brewery, Cantillon.

United Kingdom

The British are coming, and they’re bringing tasty craft beer in tow. The UK blends tradition with innovation, as it recently begins opening tons of new and non-traditional breweries in one of the world’s most beer-centric places. It has the highest number of breweries per capita of any country on Earth.

Denmark

Looking for an underrated craft beer country? Look no further than this Nordic country. Mikkeller and To Ol are two of the most highly-rated craft breweries on Earth, exporting their goodies worldwide to fawning audiences.

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