South Carolina may have been one of the more recent states to start craft breweries, but they are now making up for lost time. They're now found all over the state but are more concentrated to the Lowcountry. Many started as brewpubs, but changes in laws allow breweries to work independently and sell to go. I visited two breweries on my most recent trip and another a few … [Read more...] about Visiting South Carolina’s Breweries
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Visiting Arkansas’s Breweries
When planning my trip to Arkansas, I was surprised to hear how many craft breweries there are. While mostly contained to Northwest Arkansas and Little Rock, I was able to visit three during my few days in town. I would have loved to check out more, but I figured 3 in one day all by myself was too many. And Luckily for visitors, Arkansas has progressive beer laws that allow … [Read more...] about Visiting Arkansas’s Breweries
Visiting the Bayou Rum Distillery
The Bayou Rum Distillery is a part of Louisiana Spirits, the largest privately-owned rum distillery in the country. It's located off the highway, making it a great road trip spot. They produce rum with local molasses and sugar cane molasses from the oldest family-owned and operated sugar mill in the United States. Touring the Bayou Rum Distillery Visitors can tour … [Read more...] about Visiting the Bayou Rum Distillery
Visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery
The triangle area between Frankfort, Louisville, and Lexington is the heart of what's known as Bourbon Country, home to countless bourbon distilleries. Buffalo Trace Distillery is recognized as the oldest continually operating distillery in the United States. Distilling started on the site around 1773, but the first true distillery was opened in 1812 by Harrison Blanton, … [Read more...] about Visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery
Visiting Kentucky’s Breweries
Kentucky may be known for its Bourbon Trail, but it's also home to a number of craft breweries, particularly in Lexington. If you're sick of the strong stuff, stop by any one of these breweries for a tour or just a quiet pint at the bar. While I only explored the Lexington beer scene, I still wanted to share about the great breweries in the city. Lexington Craft … [Read more...] about Visiting Kentucky’s Breweries
