We know how to keep a secret, except when it comes to craft beer!
Thanks to the craft beer craze, quality brewers aren’t hard to come by in New Hampshire these days. But with so many delicious breweries dotting the state’s beautiful landscape, which ones should you try first? We put that question to our beer-loving Facebook fans. And here are their top five favorite spots to sit back and sip a pint this season. Rather choose your own favorite? Check the
New Hampshire Brewers Association’s website for your guide to all the local beers in New Hampshire.
Woodstock Brewery, Woodstock, NH
These guys are known for a great atmosphere and serving seasonal beers like Summer Brew or Frosty Goggles, and signature brews like the 4,000 Footer IPA and Old Man Oatmeal Stout. Bonus, you can crash at the cozy-as-can-be Woodstock Inn.
Tuckerman’s Brewing Company, Conway, NH
In the heart of the White Mountains, Tuckerman’s gives guided brewery tours that take you behind the scenes where you can learn the basics of how Tuckerman beer is made. They also offer a variety of flights, so sip away, then grab a growler and fill it with your favorite before you head out!
Concord Craft Brewing Company, Concord, NH
This small, no-nonsense brewery has fantastic beer. Sample a flight, and if you love hop-forward brews, try the Gov’nah Double IPA!
Throwback Brewery, North Hampton, NH
There’s a reason Throwback has been voted Yankee Magazine’s Editors Pick for NH Destination Brewery and New Hampshire Magazine’s Best of NH Best Brewery. Plus, they host a variety of fun events on site including cribbage tournaments, Throwback Book Club, and Yoga!
Smuttynose Brewing Company, Hampton, NH
A local favorite on the Seacoast brewing craft beer since 1994, Smuttynose offers seasonal and classic brews and some incredible food that make this place a wonderful destination. After you’ve enjoyed a pint or two, you and your crew can get your disc golf game on out on their nine-hole course.