This North Carolina city is the #1 in the nation for beer lovers
You can get a beer just about anywhere, but some cities have a culture that’s practically soaked in the stuff. They’re located across the country and a new report reveals which are the best cities for beer lovers in 2024. Tasting Table ranked 100 U.S. cities based on the “availability and affordability of beer-related experiences” based on four metrics: the number of breweries per capita, bars per capita, beer-tasting tours offered and the average cost of a beer. A North Carolina city is the #1 city in the nation for beer lovers according to the report.
For 2024, the city with the most breweries per capita in the U.S. is also the best city for beer enthusiasts – Asheville, North Carolina. According to the researchers, “The heart and soul of Asheville is its craft beer scene.” I love that the Sierra Nevada Brewery is right there near Ashville. If you haven’t been you have to check it out!
In addition to all the breweries, the mountain town is home to many bars and taprooms, nine beer-tasting tours, and the average price of a beer there is just $4. Pensacola, Florida, number two overall, has the most bars per capita and a beer costs $4.50, on average.
The priciest city on the list for a beer is Portland, Maine, at $7, followed by Portland, Oregon, at $6.50.
The Top 10 Best Cities for Beer Lovers in 2024
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Pensacola, Florida
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Portland, Maine
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Portland, Oregon
