It seems that I’ll be able to do my summer trip after all this year! I’ll be fully vaccinated and able to drive, and this year’s plan is to cross the country. I really must get better about capturing local …

Poughkeepsie NY – Mill House Brewing I almost went to Hyde Park Brewing. I’ve been there perhaps three times in the past, but not for several years, and I also liked it when I was there. In the end, I …

Ithaca NY – Liquid State Brewing This is another industrial style location but without much in the way of food. I picked up a great sandwich at Shortstop Deli in Ithaca and ate it with my beer. The next two …

Cleveland OH – Saucy Brew Works This one was a toss-up with another place in Amherst OH, and I’m not sure I made the right choice. But it wasn’t bad, either … just not quite what I was expecting. Saucy …

Saugatuck MI – Guardian Brewing Company Just so we’re clear, this place is a winner. If I ever get back to this part of Michigan, I will be visiting Guardian again! The place is unassuming, but note the guitars on …

Springfield MI – Territorial Brewing Company Springfield is practically a part of Battle Creek, so that’s how I always think of this place. This was my third visit to Territorial because they focus on German-style beers and German food, and …

Saugatuck MI – The Mitten Brewing Company In case you aren’t up on geography, the lower part of Michigan is shaped like a mitten — hence, the name of this brewpub! It’s a tiny little place in a very touristy …

Peoria IL – Obed & Isaac’s OK, this may just be the best place I’ve visited so far on this trip. I know, that’s saying a lot (and may not actually be true), but the architecture alone is just wonderful. …

Omaha NE – Upstream Brewing Company There’s a story behind this story. After checking out a couple of likely candidates online, I’d decided I wanted to visit Vis Major Brewing. They had an interesting list of beers, and although the …

Fort Collins CO – Black Bottle Brewing Even though Fort Collins has a multitude of breweries now, I returned to Black Bottle simply because I enjoyed them so much from my visit last year. Once again, they did not disappoint! …