The Best Beer Tour in the US is Offered by This Pennsylvania Brewery

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Top-Rated US Brewery Tour: Tröegs Independent Brewing in Pennsylvania

If you’re looking for the best brewery tour in the U.S., look no further than Tröegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, Pennsylvania. According to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Tröegs takes the top spot among the best brewery tours nationwide.

Why Tröegs Independent Brewing Stands Out

Tröegs Independent Brewing, established in 1996, is a craft brewery known for its unique and seasonal beers. The brewery’s name is derived from the Dutch word “kroeg,” meaning “pub,” and the last name of co-founders John and Chris Trogner.

The brewery initially operated in Harrisburg before shifting to Hershey in 2011 after construction of a new facility. The move to Hershey allowed for greater production and a more comprehensive tour experience.

Behind-the-Scenes Access with Tröegs Brewery Tour

Tröegs’ brewery tour gives visitors behind-the-scenes access to the mill room, hop cooler, brewhouse deck, fermentation cellars, and packaging lines, among other locations. The award-winning tour also includes a visit to the “Art of Tröegs” gallery and a complimentary beer of their choice, three samples of Tröegs selections, and a unique souvenir glass.

The duration of the tour is approximately one hour, and the cost is $15 per person. Note that minors are not allowed, and guests over the age of 21 must carry valid ID and wear closed-toed shoes. You can book a tour online at troegs.com/brewery-tours.

Tröegs is revered for its signature beers such as Perpetual IPA and Troegenator Double Bock, along with popular seasonal flavors like Nugget Nectar, Mad Elf Ale, Oktoberfest Lager, and Double Blizzard.

Recognition for Tröegs Brewery Tour

Tröegs’ production tour clinched the top honors in the USA Today 10Best’s “Best Brewery Tour” survey in early March. The nominees for these awards are selected by a panel of beer experts and voted on by the public for four weeks.

Pennsylvania Shines in USA Today’s 10Best

Apart from Tröegs Independent Brewing, several other breweries, beer bars, and festivals from Pennsylvania made it to USA Today’s 10Best lists:

Best Beer Bar — Monk’s Cafe in Philadelphia ranked No. 9.

Best Beer City — Philadelphia came in No. 9.

Best Beer Festivals — Barrel & Flow Fest in Pittsburgh ranked No. 1.

Best New Brewery — El Diablo Brewing Co. in Greensburg was No. 8.

To discover more about USA Today’s 10Best beer-related winners, visit 10best.usatoday.com/interests/drinks/best-beer-gardens-new-breweries-2024.


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