10 Best Cities for Beer Lovers In The World

Mixi September 30, 2021 | 17:01

While beer is a popular beverage throughout the world, some places have mastered the science of brewing more than others. Check out the 10 best cities for beer lovers around the world right below!

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Thanks to the massive beer craze that is sweeping the world, it would be a shame to miss out on visiting some of the world’s best beer cities and learning more about the history and culture of beer. Not only will traveling to these great beer cities make you a more well-rounded beer aficionado, it will give you serious street-cred with your friends when they hear you’ve tackled Oktoberfest and drank your weight in Guinness in Ireland.

10 Best Cities to Visit around the World for Beer Lovers

1. Munich, Germany

2. Žalec, Slovenia

3. Brussels, Belgium

4. Dublin, Ireland

5. Amsterdam, Netherlands

6. Portland, United States

7. Prague, Czech Republic

8. Montreal, Canada

9. Vienna, Austria

10. Melbourne, Australia

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Which are the 10 Best Cities for Beer Lovers From Around The World?

1. Munich, Germany

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Munich is one of the best places for beer in the world, with Oktoberfest being the standard to which all other beer festivals are held. With 14 million pints served over the course of the two-week celebration, there’s certainly a lot of fun to be had. If you happen to travel to Munich outside of October, fear not. The city brims with beer all year long, with plenty of outdoor biergartens and boisterous beer halls serving brews to quench your thirst. Common beers served throughout the city are helles (lager), dunkel (dark beer), festbier (festival beer), starkbier (strong beer), and weissbier (white beer). If you can’t decide on just one, try a few. Prost!

2. Žalec, Slovenia

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This one might be completely off your radar. Did you know that Slovenia has a public beer fountain? Yes. It’s located in the small town of Žalec, which is the center of Slovenia’s hops producing region. The town decided in 2016 to open Europe’s first ever outdoor beer fountain, located in the town center.

Patrons can buy a glass for €6 and pour themselves the five beers that are on tap in the fountain. Although Slovenia has a few major beer players who are major rivals, there are a growing number of microbreweries in Slovenia who are reshaping the way people think about beer.

3. Brussels, Belgium

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Belgian beer is world-famous, and Brussels has no shortage of bars where you can try the nation’s renowned amber ales and stouts. A good place to start would be Poechenellekelder, located in central Brussels, which has a beer list that will knock your socks off. It serves all of the classic Belgian beers, like Chimay, Westmalle, Rochefort, and St. Bernardus, and hundreds more. If craft beer is more your thing, Brussels has that too. Moeder Lambic has 50 different beers on tap from breweries in Brussels, and 100 bottled beers from across the country, so you’ll definitely find something to make you happy.

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4. Dublin, Ireland

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Dublin is a beer lover’s dream, with plenty of craft breweries - most notably the iconic Guinness Storehouse - and traditional Irish pubs to visit. Beer in Ireland traces back to roughly 5,000 years ago, with beer-making commercialised in the 18th century. Some of the Irish beers to tickle your tastebuds are Scraggy Bay, Mescan Brewery Beer and O'Hara's Irish Wheat.

The Fleet is an avant-garde hotel nestled among the lively Temple Bar district. Guests can enjoy a beer at the hotel’s Café Bar 1920, on Grafton Street or explore the nearby tourist attractions, such as Dublin Castle and Olympia Theatre.

5. Amsterdam, Netherlands

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The animated city of Amsterdam is not only celebrated for its artistic heritage and intricate canal system. With a thriving craft beer scene, Amsterdam offers plenty of fantastic beer-related activities, such as tours of a former Heineken brewery and even a brewery in a Windmill! It is filled with cozy canal-side bars, ideal for cracking open a beer while watching the sunset.

6. Portland, United States

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Named as the number-one city for beer drinkers in the U.S., Portland, Oregon, lives and breathes craft beer. With nine breweries for every 50,000 residents, Portland ranks eighth in the nation for breweries per capita. Beer culture is imbued into the city itself, with numerous annual events that draw scores of beer lovers from across the country. These events celebrate every kind of beer, from sour and wild ales at Puckerfest, fruity beer at Portland Fruit Beer Festival, and every beer under the sun at the annual Oregon Brewers Festival on the waterfront.

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7. Prague, Czech Republic

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You’ve no doubt heard about the Czech Republic’s beer culture. They have the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, so they clearly know a thing or two about beer. The style of beer drank there is a light and crisp pilsner, but more craft beers have started to get in on the action now too.

Czech Republic is the birthplace of Pilsner; It’s home to the famous Pilsner Urquell Brewery and Budweiser Budvar – the original Budweiser (they have been in a dispute over the naming rights for years!). They host an over-the-top 2-week Czech Beer Festival that takes place every year in May and features more than 50 breweries.

The Czech Republic doesn’t have a lot of microbreweries, but the ones they do have are absolutely worth visiting. You also must also try a tank beer at a Tankovna (tank pubs), which is the freshest beer you can get.

8. Montreal, Canada

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If you haven’t visited Montreal, it’s a great place to visit year-round as a beer lover, especially if you’re also into food and pairings. With a huge beer scene throughout the Quebec province, you’ll find a huge concentration of breweries and beer pubs in Montreal.

One of the best places to start your beer pilgrimage is the well-known craft brewery Dieu du Ciel who were pioneers in the Montreal beer scene. They have 20 rotating taps and a large bottle list. Also visit Brasserie Harricana, which we love for both food and beer, and Vices and Versa, one of the best places in Montreal to try a variety of Quebec beers on draft. La Chavel Blanc is also a mainstay – the first brewpub in Montreal.

One of my favorite beer festivals in the world is held in June in Montreal. It’s called Mondial de la Biere. The festival is a great way to get to know the world of beer, both in Quebec and internationally.

9. Vienna, Austria

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Vienna is one of the most charming cities you’ll ever come across. It has culture and art, shopping and entertainment, and most importantly, it has beer. Lots and lots of beer! Whether you’re out to have a good time drinking it up with strangers or you’ve come to Vienna to learn a bit about the fantastic new craft breweries that are popping up across the city, you won’t have to look far to find a pub or brewery in Vienna.

One of the most common beer brands Austria is Stiegl, which means “little step”. It was founded in 1492. However, these days there are more than 80 microbreweries in Austria, the greatest concentration – about 1/3 of the total – being located in Upper Austria, bordering Germany and Czech Republic.

10. Melbourne, Australia

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In addition to being the birthplace of Foster’s Beer, Melbourne has no shortage of microbreweries. With dozens popping up around town in recent years, Melbourne’s beer scene is best described as inventive. Moon Dog Craft Brewery, which has two locations, is known for rule-breaking in the industry, with tropical-flavored lagers, stouts, and sour ales (try the pine-lime ice cream IPA!). Moon Dog World is a brewery/theme park, with a lagoon and waterfall, playground for kids, and giant beer garden. If you’re interested in making your own beer, The Public Brewery allows you to brew a 50-liter batch of craft beer to take home.

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