By now, most cities are experiencing brewing renaissances all their own. But while large coastal hubs like Boston and Portland, Maine, soak up attention on the East Coast for their beer scenes, smaller cities like Portsmouth, New Hampshire, are buzzing with just as much activity.
Whether it be riffs on the hazy, hoppy IPAs with which New England is now synonymous, or reviving the traditional ales of old, this wave of Granite State brewers is intent on making the city a destination spot for beer. Many of these places opened recently, too, making the town’s craft beer landscape that much more exciting to follow. Thinking about making the trip? Here’s where to go. | More…