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Beer Worth Traveling For

One could give to beer the higher status of a universal human truth. Think Irish Guinness or Japanese Sapporo, each culture has a beer all its own. But in recent years, smaller, more local craft breweries (啤酒厂) have been on the rise, necessitating globe-trotting to gain a taste of the regional takes on the classics.

From well-established breweries in South Africa and California, to the growing markets in Southeast Asia, craft beer is worth travelling for.

Szot Brewery

Talagante, Chile

A Californian and Chilean husband-and-wife team established this brewery outside Santiago in 2016. Their brewery serves freshly-made Italian pizza and has 14 draught lines, with beers inspired by wine, California style beer and even milkshakes.

The Dancing Camel Brewery

Tel Aviv, Israel

Located in a converted grain storage facility dating from the 1930s and established in 2005, Dancing Camel is Israel’s oldest microbrewery. Its beer features locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes, such as the Olde Papa, which uses date, honey and is based on a recipe dating back to 4th century Babylonian times.

Young Master Brewery

Hong Kong SAR, China

As one of the first craft breweries in Hong Kong, Young Master Ales has been a hot spot since 2013. In addition to classic pale ales (麦酒), they offer more unusual ones inspired by traditional HongKong flavors, like the Cha Chaan Teng Gose brewed with local salted lime(酸橙). Visitors can take brewery tours in either Cantonese or English.

Young Henrys Brewery

Sydney, Australia

In the heart of the city, this brewery is all about the community, including reducing its environmental impact. Recently, Young Henrys Brewery added a brewery so regular customers can enjoy a glass of moonshine with their beer.

Governors Ball

One of the greatest summer concerts in New York City is Governor’s Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the many artists playing include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Date: June 2-4, 2024

Location: New York City, New York, USA

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop

Price: $105-$305

Recommended places to stay in New York City:

·Super 8 Long Island City LGA Hotel

·Courtyard New York Manhattan/Upper East Side

Primavera Sound

To kick off the summer, there’s no better place to be than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, you’ll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to soak up the local food wine, and culture.

Date: May 31-June 4, 2024

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Music Type: Indie, rock, hip-hop

Price: 80€ - 300€ (around $86-$323)

Recommended places to stay in Barcelona:

·Hotel 1898

·Hotel Barcelona Universal

Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo is another epic summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weekend, and Chance the Rapper.

Date: June 8-11, 2024

Location: Manchester. Tennessee USA

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop

Price: $210.50-$554

Recommended places to stay in Manchester:

·Country Inn & Suites Manchester

·The Ambassador Inn & Luxury