Editors’ Favorite College Town Breweries

Updated August 21, 2014
Credit: Colter Levi Longshore

From Colorado to Alabama, our editors have tasted, tested, and chosen their favorite brews to enjoy in college towns throughout the country.

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Tailgating Brews

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Whether you’re traveling or staying at home to watch your favorite team play, head out to these local favorites to try something new this season. We love how much time and technique these companies dedicate to their craft and how involved they are in their communities and cities. After tasting and testing, here are the breweries that we believe are churning out the best session beers for a long day of cheering on your college team. If you can’t make it to the game, check out their websites to see if they distribute to a city near you!

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Trim Tab Brewing Co.

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Trim Tab Brewing Co. ToutCity: Birmingham, Alabama

School: University of Alabama at Birmingham

What to Drink: The IPA (pictured) and Pillar to Post Rye Brown

Check it Out: 2721 5th Ave South: http://trimtabbrewing.com/

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Swamp Head Brewery

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Swamp Head Brewery ToutCity: Gainesville, Florida

School: University of Florida

What to Drink: Stump Knocker American Pale Ale

Check it Out: 3140 SW 42 Way: http://swamphead.com

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West Sixth Brewing

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West Sixth Brewing ToutCity: Lexington, Kentucky

School: University of Kentucky

What to Drink: West Sixth IPA

Check it Out: 501 W 6th Street: http://www.westsixth.com/

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Yazoo Brewing Company

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Yazoo Brewing Company ToutCity: Nashville, Tennessee

School: Vanderbilt University

What to Drink: Dos Perros

Check it Out: 910 Division Street: http://yazoobrew.com/

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Logboat Brewing Company

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Logboat Brewing Company ToutCity: Columbia, Missouri

School: University of Missouri

What to Drink: Snapper IPA

Check it Out: 504 Fay Street: http://www.logboatbrewing.com/

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Druid City Brewing

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Druid City Brewing ToutCity: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

School: University of Alabama

What to Drink: Lamplighter IPA

Check it Out: 607 14th Street: http://www.druidcitybrewing.com/

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SweetWater Brewing Company

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SweetWater Brewing Company ToutCity: Atlanta, Georgia

School: Georgia State University

What to Drink: 420 Extra Pale Ale

Check it Out: 195 Ottley Dr NE: http://sweetwaterbrew.com/

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Wolverine State Brewing Company

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Wolverine State Brewing Company ToutCity: Ann Arbor, Michigan

School: University of Michigan

What to Drink: Wolverine Premium Lager

Check it Out: 2019 W. Stadium: http://wolverinebeer.com/

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Proof Brewing Company

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Proof Brewing Company ToutCity: Tallahassee, Florida

School: Florida State University

What to Drink: Warpath

Check it Out: 1717 W Tennessee Street: proofbrewingco.com/

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Naked City Brewery and Taphouse

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Naked City Brewery and Taphouse ToutCity: Seattle, Washington

School: University of Washington

What to Drink: McGuffin Amber Ale

Check it Out: 8564 Greenwood Ave North: nakedcitybrewing.com/

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Boulder Beer Company

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Boulder Beer Company ToutCity: Boulder, Colorado

School: University of Colorado Boulder

What to Drink: Hazed and Infused

Check it Out: 2880 Wilderness Place: boulderbeer.com

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Foothills Brewing

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Foothills Brewing ToutCity: Winston Salem, North Carolina

School: Wake Forest University

What to Drink: Carolina Blonde

Check it Out: 638 W. Fourth Street: foothillsbrewing.com/

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