≡CityPASS HomeSelect a cityAtlanta Boston Chicago Houston New York Philadelphia San Francisco Seattle Southern California Tampa Bay  - NEW!TorontoCart0Welcome Back!You have items in your cart.Return to checkoutSupport CenterJavascript must be enabled on your browser in order to purchase from citypass.com and use many of its features.  Please enable Javascript and refresh the page.City Traveler BlogYou are not logged in. sign inTo submit a photo or participate in a discussion, please sign in or create an account.Welcome,  | sign out | edit profileCityPASS Home  »  City Traveler BlogCity Traveler BlogBrewin’ U.S.A.: The Nation’s Best Brewery Tours by Regionposted by Dan Patterson in Boston, New York, Tampa Bay, San Francisco on February 11th, 2015  | Comments (3)  | Permanent LinkThere’s a reason why Ben Franklin coined beer as the proof that God loves us and wants to be happy. As one of the world’s oldest prepared beverages, dating all the way back to 3500 B.C., this wonderfully flavorful concoction was instrumental in the formation of civilizations, serving as the backbone for many religious gatherings and festivities.The art of brewing has taken many different shapes since the beverage was popularized and spread through Europe by Germanic and Celtic tribes in early 3000 B.C., but one thing remains true: nothing quite compares to a cold mug of suds after a hard day’s work. From the German biergartens of yore to their more modern counterparts, beer drinking has long been a social activity around the globe. Today, people still gather in pubs and enjoy checking out brewery tours to see how their favorite beverages are made.Whether your bartender is tossing you a pint of Budweiser during the game or you’re kicking back beneath the palms with a cold Corona in hand, beer still remains the most popular drink across the globe… for those old enough to imbibe, of course.New breweries take flight overnight, boasting sensational flavors, but every lager and pale ale has its own uniquely vibrant story of creation. That’s what makes a cold one so special. Pull up a bar stool at your favorite local watering hole, grab an ice cold oat soda, and take a gulp of CityPASS’ top breweries by region.NortheastBoston – Harpoon BreweryHarpoon BreweryOne of the most historic cities in the U.S. boasts a myriad of attractions, so when you’re looking for things to do in Boston and find yourself craving a cold mug of suds, look no further than the Harpoon Brewery. Started in 1986 and based on their love of beer, the Harpoon Brewery team set up shop in the city’s popular Seaport district. The brewery offers full-guided tours, including beer tastings for just $5. Tickets for brewery tours are only available the day of, so be sure to swing by 306 Northern Avenue in Boston to get a taste for some of the flavor-filled beverages being brewed by the Harpoon Team!NYC – Brooklyn BreweryBrooklyn BreweryWhethe