Some call it beercation. For me, it’s glorified road tripping/couch surfing, and it doesn’t have to be as expensive as the trendy name suggests. Here are four tips for beer pilgrimages on the cheap in 2015. (You can also check out our online beercation articles about Portland, Chicago, San Diego, Philadelphia, and Burlington.)
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Headed out on a business trip? If you’ve got the time, make a point to have dinner at a local brewpub or check out a brewery in the neighborhood where you’re staying. More and more, you can find craft brewery bars, tap houses, and attractions at the airport, too.
Tip: Check out the Beer Mapping Project for a list of apps to download to your iPhone or Android device that will instantly connect you to the closest breweries, beer bars, homebrew shops, and more in your area. Or check out the Society of Beer Travelers’ Starter Kit, which includes the BreweryMap app that has a database of more than 4,000 breweries and brew pubs. The app can find all the breweries within a defined radius of your current location.