Does going to a brewery always sound like more fun than it actually is? You just want to chat over a few beers, and instead you’re getting a lecture on hops that's so long you’d rather just drink the cheap stuff from your college days. Today’s breweries get that—with stylish décor, impressive food menus, and expertise that they share only if you ask. Perfect for beer geeks and beer novices alike. Here's how you'll know if you're in a new-school brewery.
You're eating pickled eggs with kimchi instead of bar nuts.
The cocktails might be as good as the beer.
Lots of offbeat brewing styles you’ve never tried before.
The taps come straight out of the (industrial-chic) wall.
Custom beer glasses and growlers.
Candied brewer’s grain, spent-grain emulsions…
Communal picnic table seating. Get to know your beer-loving neighbors.
Check out: Small Brewpub in Dallas, Threes Brewing in NYC, and Batch Brewing Company in Detroit