Christian DeBenedetti
 
The Great American Ale Trail is the most discriminating and thorough guide to the best watering holes in the nation. This newly revised edition features fully updated listings and 150 new entries — a total of more than 500 noteworthy breweries, beer bars, restaurants, festivals, and bottle shops — making it the essential guide for beer pilgrims everywhere. Every entry features the must-try beer of the establishment as well as notes on its ambience, patrons, and history — plus contact information to get you there easily. Whether you choose a mom-and-pop brewery or a gastropub with a quirky ambience, Whether you prefer a crisp lager, resinous IPA, roasty stout, or funky farmhouse ale, The Great American Ale Trail is still the best source to answer that age-old question: Where do I get an american craft beer around here?