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These 9 Brewery Tours Will Show You the Best Of The New Hampshire Beer Scene

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Over the past few years, the craft beer scene in New Hampshire has absolutely boomed. We have some really fantastic breweries large and small here in the Granite State, and you’ve probably tried at least a few of their beers – but have you gone behind the scenes to where the action happens? These 9 brewery tours will make you appreciate your next cold one in a whole new way.

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It’s hard to believe that just 20 years ago, there were hardly any New Hampshire breweries beyond Budweiser. Boy, have times changed — there are now more than 70 craft breweries in New Hampshire!

If you enjoy visiting breweries, you are going to LOVE New Hampshire. Here it seems like a quirky new brewery pops up every few months!

And it’s WAY more than New England IPAs up here. New Hampshire is a state that tends to break the mold whenever possible, and you’ll find everything from traditional Czech pilsners to marshmallow fluff-infused sours in New Hampshire!

There’s a brewery for every mood. Let’s take a look.

This post was most recently updated in May 2023.

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New Hampshire Breweries Map

There are breweries all over the state of New Hampshire, in every single region of the state. Use the map above to find the nearest brewery (or more likely, several nearest breweries) near you!

Most of these breweries are open several days a week. Keep in mind that Tuesday is a popular day for places to be closed in New Hampshire. Some smaller breweries are only open on the weekends.

Also, keep in mind that New Hampshire breweries are introducing new beers all the time. If you find a new favorite, enjoy it while you can and get ready for something new and delicious!

We at New Hampshire Way believe most breweries are for adults, but brewery restaurants with a kids’ menu like Moat Mountain Brewery in North Conway are a good option for families.

Some of the best breweries in New Hampshire are in the White Mountains ! We love Rek-Lis Brewing in Bethlehem, Woodstock Inn Brewery in North Woodstock, and Schilling Brewing Company in Littleton.

In Portsmouth we happen to love Great Rhythm Brewing for the outdoor setting and sour beers. Don’t miss breweries just outside Portsmouth like Throwback Brewery .

We are big fans of Twin Barns Brewing in Meredith, and just down the road are Woodman’s Brewery and Shacketts Brewery in nearby Bristol.

15 Best New Hampshire Breweries

How did we narrow this list down to the top 15? We at New Hampshire Way are working our way through all 70+ NH breweries, and each of them have something great to offer.

For this specific list, we chose to highlight some of the breweries that we thought had something extra special to offer, whether that was unusual beers, a unique atmosphere, or staff that make you feel right at home.

There’s no doubt that our list of favorites will continue to grow, so be sure to keep coming back!

Post & Beam Brewing

40 Grove St., Peterborough, NH // 603-784-5681

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We at New Hampshire Way are huge fans of Peterborough, such a beautiful New England village that it inspired the play Our Town ! You can come to Peterborough for antiquing, visiting the excellent Mariposa Museum, or enjoying the Peterborough Diner — but we especially love Post & Beam Brewing.

A door at the back of Peterborough’s historic GAR Hall leads you up a staircase to a warm room, all wood and iron and warm, blinking lights. It feels like a part of history, and it is — it was founded as a secondary school in 1837, and later served as a veterans organization.

But you’re here for the beer — and they’ve got a lot of great beer here, with bartenders happy to chat about their favorites. Pull up a seat at the bar and have a chat with your bartender!

Beers to Try: The Our Town New England IPA is what started it all, and remains the top seller at the brewery. It’s juicy and citrusy with soft bitterness. This beer is exclusive to the brewery — they don’t even fill growlers!

The Unbearable Lightness of Pilsner is the brewer’s favorite: a clean and crisp Czech pilsner with a touch of bitterness. We loved the Half Time Pulse, a savory-sour Gose with hints of salt and coriander. Bandit Hat, the dry stout, is roasty and smooth with deep coffee flavors.

Know Before You Go: Limited food options, outside food welcome, kids welcome, outdoor space, events

Schilling Beer Company

18 Mill St., Littleton, NH // 603-444-4800

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Head to the White Mountains , mention an interest in beer and soon you’ll be hearing, “Oh, are you going to Schilling?” from everyone you meet. Yes, Schilling is both well-known and beloved in the White Mountains. People come from afar to try the great beers here.

While many New Hampshire breweries are going all in on IPAs, Schilling has a different approach: this place is all about progressive European-inspired small batch brewing. Here you’re likelier to find a variety of Czech pilsners than and endless array of NEIPAs!

The brewery is idyllically situated, right by the Ammonoosuc River in a mill building overlooking a covered bridge. It’s almost too small town New England for words. The outdoor sitting here is lovely; indoors is cozy on a chilly day. There is a tasting room and retail store as well.

Either way, be sure to stay for dinner — Schilling serves excellent wood-fired pizzas, some of the best in the White Mountains.

Beers to Try: Schilling is all about Czech, German, Austrian, and Belgian beers. Of all the Czech pilsners, our favorite was the Palmovka, sharp and sweet with hops on the end.

We also loved their Schlaumeier Hefeweizen, fresh and smooth, and their Konstantin Austrian-style Märzen, with deep and complex layers. The Poppy’s Moonship Gose, made with black current, cara cara orange, and their house culture, is the closest you get to beer for dessert.

Know Before You Go: Food served, kids welcome, outdoor space, store on premises

Woodman’s Brewery

195 Peaked Hill Rd., Bristol, NH // 603-744-3669

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You’d be forgiven for thinking you took a wrong turn on the way to Woodman’s Brewery. Take a turn down a road in Bristol — a town where you may or may not have phone signal — and it feels like the woods is encroaching further and further around you, until a little cottage appears.

Woodman’s is an oasis in the woods — and it’s truly a family business. Son ** is the brewmaster; Dad ** helps with the brewing and also makes the fine paddles you see. Daughter Sandra is behind the counter; Mom ** pops in too.

On the weekends, the small indoor bar area is full of local fans and beer aficionados who venture down from Lake Winnipesaukee to sample the brews, play a board game or two, and enjoy one of the best small New Hampshire breweries.

Beers to Try: The bar patrons urged us to sample the Fireglow Irish Red, one of the local favorites, rich with a great mouthfeel. The Oishii Ale is a quirky offering: a Japanese-style pilsner made with barley and rice, almost with a cream of wheat aftertaste.

But the best-selling beer of all is Woody’s Maple Cream, a gentle, creamy ale with a maple flavor that lingers on the palate. The Woodman family also makes their own maple syrup.

Know Before You Go: No food served, kids welcome, outdoor space, board games, fireplace

Throwback Brewery

7 Hobbes Rd., North Hampton, NH // (603) 379-2317

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Located in Hobbs Farm, on 12 acres in North Hampton, Throwback Brewery believes that people deserve to know where their food comes from. A women-owned brewery, owners Annette Lee and Nicole Carrier founded the brewery with the goal of sourcing 100% of their ingredients within a 200-mile radius.

They’re well on their way, with all beers at 70-99% local ingredients. And the setting won’t let you forget it — this brewery is in the middle of a farm, with an expansive outdoor space, that makes you truly appreciate what you’re drinking!

In addition to the brewery, Throwback offers everything from drop-in yoga classes to live music performances and ice skating in the winter. Or simply come in to enjoy some beer flights and their gastropub!

Beers to Try: Whether you want a solid IPA or something more outlandish, there’s plenty on tap here. The Keep NH Brewing is a solid cloudy IPA. The Cashmere Track Suit is a juicy IPA with hints of pineapple and citrus.

On the wilder end, we loved the Spicy Bohemian — a Czech pilsner infused with jalapeños for a spicy aftertaste that lingers. The Cheek Squeezer is a sour blonde ale that packs a punch.

Know Before You Go: Food served, kids welcome, outdoor space, events, live music

Woodstock Inn Brewery

135 Main St., North Woodstock, NH // (603) 745-3951

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Woodstock Inn Brewery wears many hats. Located in North Woodstock on the edge of Franconia Notch and the town of Lincoln in the White Mountains, Woodstock Inn is one of the best boutique hotels in the region, while serving up delicious craft beers and excellent cuisine at their on-site restaurant.

If you’ve been out hiking all day, or exploring sights along the Kancamagus Highway , this is a great place to replenish your energy with a beer flight and their excellent nachos.

Or if you’re visiting in the winter, the fireplace is the perfect place to curl up with your favorite brew, or you could even try out one of the heated outdoor beer tents!

Beers to Try: We were surprised at how much we loved the Pig’s Ear, a brown ale with notes of toffee, caramel and chocolate. Don’t miss their 4000-footer IPA, arguably the most New Hampshire beer name ever, or the Mosaic Papaya Pale Ale.

And they don’t shy away from the even more outlandish. We tried a Mango Milkshake IPA, which our notes read “so weird that it works.”

Know Before You Go: Restaurant, outdoor space, accommodation on site, event venue

Read More: 27 Epic Things to Do in Lincoln, NH

Copper Pig Brewery

1 Middle St., Lancaster, NH // 603-631-2273

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We’ve got to hand it to Copper Pig Brewery — they may have the coolest venue in all of New Hampshire. The brewery sits inside Lancaster’s most impressive building, a former bank that sat empty for 10 years. Enjoy the ornate interior — hilariously, the vault is the beer chilling room! — or enjoy a beer outside overlooking the Israel River.

Talking to owner Mike, a longtime home brewer who “put six taps in [his] kitchen and threw a lot of parties,” this brewery’s success has coincided with the resurgence of Lancaster, a town in the Great North Woods on the edge of the White Mountains whose population has begun growing again.

Come here for a sampler and one of the many dishes featuring pulled pork. They smoke all their meats on site, too.

Beers to Try: We enjoyed the Lars 007 Double IPA, brimming with deep hop flavor. The Cashmere APA is an easy drinking beer with hints of candied lime. And the peach sour? Get ready for that to blow your mouth wide open!

Know Before You Go: Restaurant, outdoor space

Branch and Blade Brewing

17 Bradco St., Keene, NH // 603-354-3478

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Run by two college friends who opened on Cinco de Mayo 2018, Branch and Blade’s mission is to constantly innovate in the world of craft beer, and push their creativity to the limits.

Keene may be all about it’s fun downtown area — but Branch and Blade Brewing is worth the short drive away. This brewery turns out some of the wackiest beers we’ve ever seen.

And they definitely have the creativity down! The beers are often strange but work so well, and the names are tongue-in-cheek. The bartender told us about one of their former bestsellers: “If the Glove Fits,” made with orange juice. It took us a second to get it.

Beers to Try: Take advantage of Branch and Blade’s unusual offerings. We were thrilled by the Love Comes Back, a fruited Gose meant to evoke a mimosa. The Psychedelic Love is an explosively sour blend of blackberry, raspberry, mango, tangerine, and marshmallow fluff.

More traditional? The Born Sinner is their flagship IPA, nice and hoppy; the Heaven & Earth is a subtle Kolsch that makes a good gateway to IPAs.

Know Before You Go: Food served, outdoor space, events, event space

Read More: 27 Epic Things to Do in Keene, NH

Candia Road Brewing Co

840 Candia Rd., Manchester, NH // 603-935-8123

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Located in a cozy yellow cottage just off the highway, Candia Road Brewing Co in Manchester has been turning out a variety of interesting beers since 2010. From the moment you walk in, you’ll feel like you’ve been coming here for years.

They wanted to create a laid-back atmosphere where you can enjoy excellent beers, and they definitely deliver. Chat with the friendly bartenders, grab a seat with friends by the fireplace, or even get up to play the piano if you’d like! (They also might be the only New Hampshire brewery with a Van de Graaff generator on site.)

And if you’re a vegan beer-lover, this is the New Hampshire brewery for you — they have a vegan chef, several vegan food offerings on the menu like a tofu banh mi and a vegan chorizo sorta, and are aiming for a goal of every dish on the menu being veganizable.

Beers to Try: You’ve got quite a lot to choose from here. We really enjoyed the That Ain’t Mars, an Oktoberfest Märzen-style that’s an annual fall favorite. The You Proppin? is a Czech Pilsner with a bit of a bitter polish; the Taj Mohair is a flavor-filled Harvest ale that doesn’t overdose itself in pumpkin, the way so many others do.

Know Before You Go: Vegan-friendly, food served, fireplace, events

Read More: 33 Fun Things to Do in Manchester, NH

Rek-Lis Brewing Company

2085 Main St., Bethlehem, NH // 603 991-2357

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Are you finishing a day of hiking or skiing in the White Mountains? It’s hard to think of a better place to refuel than Rek-Lis Brewing Company in Bethlehem. This brewery and restaurant welcomes you with nice gardens and a cozy porch, making you feel like you’ve come home.

Owners Ian and Marlaina say it best: “If there’s a mountain in our path, we’ll climb it…At the end of it all, give us a beer. We’ll drink it, and then we’ll want to brew a better one!”

Refuel with their selection of ever-changing beers, and top it off with a nice burger or some poutine. This place knows how to do good post-hiking food!

Beers to Try: Beers at Rek-Lis are continuously changing, but we enjoyed a few IPAs, including the Hare Splitter and the Clouded Judgment, a sweet and hazy New England IPA. Time your visit right and you could end up with the Jack-a-Rowe, a pumpkin and yam beer, or the Love Lulu Chocolate Cherry Stout.

Know Before You Go: Restaurant, outdoor space, kid-friendly

Moat Mountain Brewing Company

3378 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH // 603-356-6381

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What pleased us the most at Moat Mountain Brewing Company? The sheer size of the beer flight! Here we got eight different beers in a single flight — that’s the most we’ve seen anywhere in New Hampshire.

Moat Mountain has been in the brewing game for quite some time, making their beer down the street in a barn in Intervale. But beyond that, they’ve built one of the favorite local restaurants in North Conway, featuring smoked meats in any form you can imagine. (We at New Hampshire Way are big fans of the brussels sprouts appetizer and the Texas-style chili.)

If it were only about the beers, Moat Mountain would be one of our favorite breweries in New Hampshire — but when you add in the fantastic food, Moat Mountain is one of our favorite things to do in North Conway . Be sure to make a stop here.

Beers to try: We loved the Bone Shaker Brown Ale, with nutty caramel and chocolate notes. If you like your stouts strong without being too sweat or creamy, you’ll love the Square Tail Stout. And the Hoffman Weiss was a revelation — a white ale with banana flavors, that shouldn’t work but somehow came out great!

Read More: 31 Epic Things to Do in North Conway, NH

Great Rhythm Brewing Company

105 Bartlett St, Portsmouth, NH // 603-430-9640

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There’s nothing like New Hampshire’s Seacoast during the summer months, and one of our favorite breweries to visit when it’s warm out is Great Rhythm in Portsmouth. While we love coming here year-round, you can’t beat the outdoor setting, with umbrella-shaded picnic tables overlooking North Mill Pond.

But perhaps the first thing you’ll notice here is the music. Great Rhythm’s owners, Kristen and Scott Thornton, are all about sharing their love of music with their visitors, always discovering new tracks, playlists, and genres.

They love their hazy New England IPAs here, but are always experimenting with new offerings.

Beers to Try: The Soundcheck is their flagship IPA, with new and vibrant Soundcheck variations every now and then. At the time of our most recent visit, Great Rhythm was on a sour kick, with varieties like the Lemonberry Squish, a cranberry-tangerine-cherry sour simply called Bliss, and the peachy Pêche Floue.

Know Before You Go: Outdoor space, no food served

Twin Barns Brewing

194 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH // 603-279-0876

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Looking for a nearby brewery on your trip to Lake Winnipesaukee? Twin Barns Brewing is located a stone’s throw from downtown Meredith and Weirs Beach . Owners Dave Picarillo and Bruce Walton grew up in Boston and spent their summers on the lake, achieving their long-held dream of bringing craft beer to the place they loved.

We love the space here: a bright red barn from the 1850s with a big, spacious interior and a covered outdoor space. There’s a selection of board games if you want to make an afternoon of it (especially on a rainy day on Lake Winnipesaukee).

While we wouldn’t describe Twin Barns as a full restaurant, they have a surprisingly big menu, including a kids’ menu. Checking so many boxes, this is one brewery we are glad to have in the heart of the Lakes Region!

Beers to Try: If you like your IPAs, be sure to try the Lake Cruiser, their hazy double New England IPA, with lots of intense hop flavor. We also enjoyed the Sandbar, a strong yet delicate blonde ale that made for easy drinking alongside their menu.

Know Before You Go: Food served, outdoor space, board games, kid-friendly

Read More: 23 Fun Things to Do in Lake Winnipesaukee

Full List of New Hampshire Breweries

Here is the complete list of breweries in New Hampshire for you to plan your trip.

Seacoast Breweries

The Seacoast is way more than just a coastline. This region includes the coastal towns of the state, including Hampton and Portsmouth, as well as technically inland towns like Dover and Exeter.

If you’re looking to visit several New Hampshire breweries within one day without a designated driver, we highly recommend Portsmouth. Portsmouth has several excellent breweries within walking distance of each other, and Uber can get you to the ones a bit further away. It’s helpful to stay overnight , too!

Portsmouth, NH Breweries

Earth Eagle Brewings — Portsmouth, NH

Great Rhythm Brewing Company — Portsmouth, NH

Liars Bench Beer Company — Portsmouth, NH

Loaded Question Brewing Company — Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth Brewery — Portsmouth, NH

More Seacoast Breweries

Czar’s Brewing — Exeter, NH

Deciduous Brewing Company — Newmarket, NH

Empty Pint Brewing Company — Dover, NH

Garrison City Beerworks — Dover, NH

Smuttynose Brewing Company — Hampton, NH

Stoneface Brewing Company — Newington, NH

Stripe Nine Brewing Company — Somersworth, NH

Throwback Brewery — North Hampton, NH

Merrimack Valley Breweries

Merrimack Valley is home to two or New Hampshire’s largest cities — Manchester and Nashua — and each of them have quite a few breweries within town!

The Merrimack Valley is home to most of New Hampshire’s population, and you can find plenty of breweries, from Londonderry to Concord , from Salem to Merrimack.

Manchester, NH Breweries

Backyard Brewery and Kitchen — Manchester, NH

Candia Road Brewing Company — Manchester, NH

Great North Aleworks — Manchester, NH

Republic Brewing Company — Manchester, NH (coming soon!)

Stark Brewing Co. — Manchester, NH

To Share Brewing Company — Manchester, NH

Concord, NH Breweries

Concord Craft Brewing Company — Concord, NH

Lutheran’s Limited Brewery — Concord, NH

Nashua, NH Breweries

Liquid Therapy — Nashua, NH

Martha’s Exchange — Nashua, NH

Millyard Brewery — Nashua, NH

Odd Fellows Brewing Company — Nashua, NH

Spyglass Brewing Company — Nashua, NH

TaleSpinner Brewery — Nashua, NH

More Merrimack Valley Breweries

603 Brewery & Beer Hall — Londonderry, NH

Blasty Bough Brewing Company — Epsom, NH

Border Brewery and Barbecue — Salem, NH

Budweiser Brewery Experience — Merrimack, NH

From the Barrel Brewing Company — Derry, NH

Henniker Brewing Company — Henniker, NH

Kelsen Brewing Company — Derry, NH

Long Blue Cat Brewing — Londonderry, NH

Able Ebenezer Brewing Company — Merrimack, NY

Northwoods Brewing Company — Northwood, NH

Odd Ball Brewing — Suncook, NH

Out.Haus Ales — Northwood, NH

Pipe Dream Brewing — Londonderry, NH

Rockingham Brewing Company — Derry, NH

White Mountains Breweries

The White Mountains are a one-two punch: some of the best hiking in New England, and plenty of breweries with excellent brews to enjoy at the end of your day!

The two main hubs in the White Mountains are North Conway and the Lincoln/North Woodstock area, but we’re big fans of the Franconia area for some of the best beers in the Granite State.

North Conway, NH Breweries

Ledge Brewing Company , Intervale, NH

Moat Mountain Brewing Company , North Conway, NH

Sea Dog Brewing Co , North Conway, NH

Tuckerman Brewing Company , Conway, NH

North Woodstock and Lincoln, NH, Breweries

One Love Brewery — Lincoln, NH

Twin Barns Brewing North — North Woodstock, NH

Woodstock Inn and Brewery — North Woodstock, NH

Other White Mountains Breweries

Dam Brewhouse — Campton, NH

Iron Furnace Brewing — Franconia, NH

Rek-Lis Brewing Company — Bethlehem, NH

Schilling Beer Company — Littleton, NH

Great North Woods Breweries

The Great North Woods is New Hampshire’s most sparsely populated region — but that doesn’t mean locals don’t enjoy a good beer! At this time there are two breweries located in the region.

Copper Pig Brewery — Lancaster, NH

Coös Brewing Company — Colebrook, NH

Lakes Region Breweries

The Lakes Region is way more than just Winnipesaukee. Here you’ll find picture-perfect New Hampshire small towns that just so happen to have a fabulous brewery as part of their downtown.

Big Water Brewery — Salisbury, NH

Burnt Timber Brewing — Wolfeboro, NH

Canterbury Aleworks — Canterbury, NH

Hobbs Tavern and Brewing Company — Ossipee, NH

Kettlehead Brewing Company — Tilton, NH

Lone Wolfe Brewing Company — Wolfeboro, NH

Shacketts Brewing Company — Bristol, NH

Twin Barns Brewing — Meredith, NH

Vulgar Brewing Company — Franklin, NH

White Mountain Brewing — Ashland, NH

Woodman’s Brewery — Bristol, NH

Dartmouth-Sunapee Breweries

The Dartmouth-Sunapee region is a bit tougher for breweries — many are only open a day or two a week. Still, here is the complete selection.

Polyculture Brewing Company — Croydon, NH

Monadnock Breweries

Keene is the anchor of the Monadnock region, but that’s not all. From Peterborough to Marlborough to Troy, you’ve got some of the Granite State’s best breweries nearby.

Keene, NH Breweries

Branch & Blade Brewing — Keene, NH

Elm City Brewing — Keene, NH

Modestman Brewing — Keene, NH

More Monadnock Breweries

Brewers of Nye Hill Farm — Roxbury, NH

Frogg Brewing — Marlborough, NH

Granite Roots Brewing — Troy, NH

Monadnock Brewing Company — Langdon, NH

Post & Beam Brewery — Peterborough, NH

Please Drive Safely

New Hampshire is a state where people get around by driving. If you plan on visiting a brewery — or especially multiple breweries — please be sure to have a designated driver.

However, if you don’t want to have a designated driver, our recommendation is to go brewery-hopping in Portsmouth, Manchester, or Nashua, and get around with a combination of walking and Ubers or taxis.

Portsmouth’s five breweries are within walking distance of each other; Manchester’s and Nashua’s breweries are a bit more spread out and you’ll need an Uber.

Please don’t ruin your life, or many other people’s lives, by driving while intoxicated. We want you to enjoy these New Hampshire breweries safely!

2023 Update: A previous version of this article recommended White Birch Brewing , Hoptimystic Brewing, Aigean Ales, Tilton Brothers Brewing, and Smuttlelabs Brewery, all of which are now closed.

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Kim Knox Beckius

Budweiser is America's—and maybe even the world's—most recognizable beer brand, but many New England visitors don't realize that Anheuser-Busch has a manufacturing and bottling facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire , where beer fans can drink, eat, go behind the scenes for a brewery experience and even meet the famous Budweiser Clydesdales a few times each year when the East Coast Traveling Hitch is home resting up for its next parade or other appearance.

If you're a beer fan, the Anheuser-Busch factory in Merrimack is the largest of the best breweries to visit in New Hampshire and a place to marvel at modern mechanization and the scale of production. The Budweiser Brewery has been operating in New Hampshire for nearly 50 years, and while changes in 2019 eliminated some of the facility's cherished offerings (including free brewery tours for all ages and daily visit with the Clydesdales), there are still reasons to include a Merrimack stop on your New Hampshire itinerary.

Reserve Your Brewery Tour

Free Budweiser brewery tours are no longer offered in Merrimack, but that doesn't mean you can't get a look at the beermaking process. Visitors now have two options, available Wednesday through Sunday:

The Beermaster Tour : Buy tickets online ($35 for ages 21 and up, $10 for guests ages 13 to 20, no younger children allowed) for this in-depth and educational experience that incorporates a full tour of the brewing plant including the chance to see the brew house, the lager cellar, the ale cellar, and the packaging facility, plus bonus treats including the chance to taste fresh beer directly from a finishing tank (if you're 21+). Beermaster Tour participants also leave with a a variety of commemorative gifts.

The Bud Light Tour : Purchase tickets online ($10 for adults 21 and up, $5 for guests ages 3 to 20, and free for children under 3) for this factory tour focused on company history and the brewing process for Bud Light: the top-selling beer in the world. You'll step inside the brew house, the lager cellar, the ale cellar, and the finishing cellar; watch the mesmerizing bottling process through observation windows; sample Bud Light straight from the finished beer tank (if you're 21+); and enjoy an additional sample of a beer crafted on-site when the tour concludes in the hospitality room.

Private group tours are an option in New Hampshire, as well.

Meet the Clydesdales... Maybe

The Budweiser Clydesdales are the beverage industry's most recognizable mascots, and you can sometimes meet these famous horses by visiting the Clydesdale Hamlet at Anheuser-Busch's brewery in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

In 1933, August A. Busch, Jr. gave a hitch of Clydesdales to his father in celebration of the resumption of brewing in St. Louis following the repeal of Prohibition. Clydesdales, a powerful breed of draft horses, originated in the Clyde valley of Scotland, and they are known for the distinctive, feathery hair on their fetlocks—the lower parts of their legs above and behind the hooves.

If you've never heard of the Budweiser Clydesdales, then you've probably been living in a cave for several decades. These high-stepping horses make hundreds of public appearances each year in addition to appearing in television commercials and other Budweiser beer advertising.

The hitch of Clydesdales that calls New Hampshire home is one of several owned by Budweiser, which offers tours of three of its U.S. breweries . Unfortunately, as of January 1, 2019, New Hampshire is no longer where young Clydesdales are trained, and that means opportunities to see the horses in the picturesque stables here are limited. The Clydesdale training facility was relocated to Warm Springs Ranch in Booneville, Missouri, and now Merrimack is only home to the East Coast Traveling Hitch. The team is home in New Hampshire just a couple of times each year, and while they are out performing up and down the East Coast, there are no Clydesdales on the property.

Drink and Eat at the Biergarten

If you're sad there are no Clydesdales to see, you can drown your sorrows at the Biergarten, where you'll discover that Budweiser is the brewer behind many more craft beer labels than you realized. There's a fun menu of food to pair with your choice of brews, and when the fire pits are lit, you can even toast marshmallows for S'mores.

The Budweiser brewery is located at 221 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack, New Hampshire, which is between Nashua and Manchester. Follow the Everett Turnpike/Route 3 to exit 10, then travel east on Industrial Drive to a left on Daniel Webster Highway.

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A Guide To New Hampshire Breweries

In the last five years or so, the number of New Hampshire breweries has grown to more than 100, and that means no matter what part of the Granite State you visit, you won’t be far from fresh, inventive local NH brews. A wealth of nano, micro, and multinational breweries produce a wide range of creative, exciting and unique beers in a variety of styles. New Hampshire has everything from big household name breweries down to nano home breweries in small towns making it a Beer Lovers Dream! Here In NH has made a list of some of the best breweries for you to try out in the state.

Here Is Our Ultimate List Of NH Breweries

Stoneface brewing company.

Stoneface Brewing Company is home to several of the top 10 beers in New Hampshire as rated by Beer Advocate. This almost six-year-old brewery is a prime destination for beer connoisseurs. Located in Newington New Hampshire, Stoneface offers 12 fresh-made beers on tap including RIS, a Russian Imperial Stout, and Hopulization, the brewery’s highly praised New England-style double IPA. 

436 Shattuck Way, Newington, NH

https://stonefacebrewing.com/

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Hold up! Before you dismiss the idea of visiting beer giant Anheuser-Busch’s brewing facility in Merrimack there are a few things you need to know. First, the factory tours they have either the Bud Light Experience or the Beermaster Tour are amazing, and the scale of this operation will mesmerize all ages. You’ll have a chance to sample beer right from the finishing tank. Second, you’ll get to meet the famous Budweiser Clydesdales! When they are not touring, Budweiser’s East Coast Hitch is stabled here. Anheuser-Busch is best known for its Budweiser and Bud Light products, but the diversity of beers being brewed in Merrimack will surprise you. The Biergarten is the place to sample a range of the company’s products.

221 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, NH

https://www.budweisertours.com/

Woodstock Inn Brewery

Ah, the smell of fresh beer in the morning! They’ve been making beer at this North Woodstock , New Hampshire, Country Inn for more than 20 years, so if you’re searching for a home base for your New Hampshire beer tour, what better place to stay? For a true immersive experience, consider booking a Brewer’s Weekend package for a hands-on chance to help invent a new beer, plus behind-the-scenes learning and special dining opportunities. Even if you’re staying elsewhere in the White Mountains, visit the brewery, where tours and tastings are offered at noon Sunday through Friday and at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Our family always goes to this brewery for a great meal and a flight of beer before we visit the Ice Castles every Winter.

135 Main St, North Woodstock, NH

https://www.woodstockinnbrewery.com/

Schilling Beer Company

Littleton, New Hampshire houses Schilling Beer Company. This award-winning brewpub, Store & Tasting Room offers a completely unique and unrivaled drinking experience offering an array of European-style beers and also crafts bold American ales under its Resilience label.   You can’t get much more New Hampshire than a brewery housed in a three-story, tastefully renovated 18th-century grist mill with an outdoor deck overlooking the Ammonoosuc River!

26 Mill Street, Littleton, NH

http://schillingbeer.com/

Smuttynose Brewing Company

Founded in Portsmouth in 1994 and named after Smuttynose Island, one of the storied Isles of Shoals off New Hampshire’s coast. Smuttynose Brewing Company is the state’s largest craft brewery and in 2014 relocated to Towle Farm in Hampton. When you visit make sure you take a free brewery tour, allowing you to taste distinctively New Hampshire beers like Shoals Pale Ale, Old Brown Dog Ale and the acclaimed Robust Porter.  There is dining at Hayseed Restaurant, which serves beer-inspired fare in a Victorian farmhouse and Smuttynose Brewing Company also hosts frequent events including Paint Nights, Game Nights and dog-friendly Snouts Out Sundays.

105 Towle Farm Road, Hampton, NH

https://smuttynose.com/

Tuckerman Brewing Company

Tuckerman Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated brewery in Conway, New Hampshire that produces tasty year-round mountain brewed beers. The brewery was founded by Nik Stanciu and Kirsten Neves in 1998 and is one of the state’s best small producers.  The tasting room with its 43-foot-long curved bar is where you’ll want to start your tasting experience. With numerous awards for their unique beer recipes that celebrate the region’s popular hiking and skiing destinations, such as Tuckerman Brewing pale ale, named after Tuckerman’s Ravine There is plenty to try. Put this brewery on your list of musts with tours offered twice a day, what’s on tap changing often, amazing warm pretzels with Tuckermans’ own beer mustard dipping sauce, and summer concerts. What more could you want!

66 Hobbs Street, Conway, NH

http://www.tuckermanbrewing.com/main.php

Kelsen Brewing Company

The Kelsen Brewing Company was founded in 2014 by two friends with a passion for beer who followed their dream and opened Kelsen Brewing in Derry, The brewery began operation with a small tasting room and 2 beers on tap.  It has since expanded to 12 beers on tap and a 60 person restaurant serving hand tossed pizza. Kelsen Brewing Company produces full-flavored beers that push the limits of their style with complex malt profiles and unique combinations of hop flavors and aromas including the Gold Medal Winning Battle Axe IPA and Paradigm Brown Ale.

80 North High Street, Derry, NH

http://kelsenbrewing.com/

Rek’- lis Brewing Company

Everyone should make the trip to this community-loved brewery in New Hampshire’s Great North Woods! Here you can taste bold craft beers made with water from a secret stream! Rek’.lis Brewing Company is the place to stop and quench your thirst after a fantastic day of mountain biking on Bethlehem’s trail network or a great hike. The brewery also has music from local musicians four or five nights a week, and exhibits work by featured local artists.  You can also enjoy some amazing foods offered like a locavore on poutine, burgers, and sandwiches. If you stop by you will want to ask owners Ian Dowling and Marlaina Renton to share their story. I have heard it is epic! 

2085 Main Street, Bethlehem, NH

https://www.reklisbrewing.com/

Earth Eagle Brewing’s

Co-founders Butch Heilshorn and Alex McDonald, of Earth Eagle Brewing, use locally found herbs and plants such as Galangal Root, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mugwort, and Spruce Tips just as ancient brewers use to.  These herbs and plants help to balance out the sweet malt and to act as a preservative. Aiming to give visitors a more adventurous taste experience, Earth Eagle Brewing’s is a champion of gruits, the name given to beers that forgo hops for other less common ingredients. Earth Eagle Brewing in Portsmouth NH offers several signature beers, with some favorites being New England Gangsta’ and Ancestral IPAs, Chiefy LaRoux, Black Adder, and Kiichigo (a dunkelweizen brewed with raspberries).

175 High St, Portsmouth, NH

https://www.eartheaglebrewings.com/

Throwback Brewery

Throwback Brewery is a small, locally owned and operated brewery, restaurant, and working farm, dedicated to crafting delicious, farm-fresh beers and homemade food from locally sourced ingredients. Many breweries in the pre-prohibition era sourced their raw ingredients locally and then processed them before brewing.  Hence the name of this brewery is a nod to the past and also named in honor of throwing back a beer with friends and celebrating the good times. Throwback Brewery is set on a farm with a hop yard, a beer garden, an array of farm animals, and a variety of entertainment and games. A place for the whole family to visit!

7 Hobbs Rd, North Hampton, NH

https://www.throwbackbrewery.com/

Able Ebenezer Brewing Company

This amazing brewing company was named for the inspirational actions of New Hampshire citizens who rallied behind Ebenezer Mudgett in 1772 to defy British oppression in what was known as the Pine Tree Riot. Three former US Army Officers founded and established Able Ebenezer Brewing Company in 2013 after being Inspired by local New Hampshire revolutionary history, and their love of beer. Since their opening they have been producing revolutionary beers and providing phenomenal craft ale experiences ever since. The Tasting Room is open Wednesday through Sunday with live music and entertainment throughout the week.

31 Columbia Cir, Merrimack, NH

http://www.ableebenezer.com/

Big Water Brewery

Big Water Brewery is a nano-brewery located in Ben Jones garage! It began as a home project that produces a range of innovative handcrafted brews, which are now available in over 60 retail stores statewide! Owned and operated by a full-time school teacher, Ben brews several signature beers including one of the nano brewery’s most popular offerings, Blueberry Cream Ale. This light, refreshing summer brew with a sweet, fruity taste. First the cream ale is brewed then infused with the delicious blueberry flavor. Jones is one of few brewery owners who does the entire process of brewing, bottling and distribution by himself!  To try out his amazing brews you can stop by during one of his tastings or purchase from your local store.

24 Robie Rd, Salisbury, NH

Border Brewery

Border Brewery is not only a locally owned and operated brewery but also a retail store selling a variety of home brewing supplies. With more than 20 years of brewing experience, owners of Border Brewery have experimented with over 50 recipes. They are here to give you the best, most flavorful beers from their never ending quest to brew a better beer. You will definitely want to check out Border Brewery between Thursday and Sunday when they offer authentic wood smoked barbecue. 

224 N Broadway, Salem, NH

http://www.borderbrewsupply.com/

Canterbury AleWorks

Canterbury AleWorks is another of our great states nano-breweries.  This British inspired nano-brewery is owned and operated by Steve Allman who is the head brewer and bottle washer. This amazing brewery opened in 2012 and  is a one-barrel, water-powered and wood-fired nano-brewery that produces handcrafted beer with a local flare. Canterbury AleWorks serves their unique beers in a relaxed, low-key atmosphere. The brewery tap and tasting room has an eight-tap bar and a 20-seat tasting area where you will sit in customized tables made from beer barrels! Make sure to check out this Nano-Brewery on a Saturday or Sunday and try one of the local favorites Be Hoppy!

305 Baptist Hill Rd, Canterbury, NH

https://www.canterburyaleworks.com/

Concord Craft Brewing Company

This state-of-the-art facility is located right in our state’s capital of Concord. The city’s first microbrewery produces small batch, hand crafted beers using sustainable practices such as grains from local farmers, and recyclable packaging and materials. The downtown location of this brewery allows anyone to come in and see the beer being made and can be sampled at the brewery Wednesday through Sunday or you can purchase at various bars, restaurants, and stores throughout the region.

117 Storrs St, Concord, NH

http://concordcraftbrewing.com/

From The Barrel Brewing Company

From the Barrel Brewing Company is a nano-brewery in Londonderry New Hampshire. They brew small batches of craft beer, offer brewery tours tastings and sell 32oz growler fills and 22oz bomber bottles at the brewery. The brewery rotates their tap list and a variety of hop forward brews as well as a great selection for the non-hop heads. From the Barrel Brewing Company has a tasting room which is open Monday through Sunday at various hours. Below is a list of some of their rotating selection. Rockingham Brewing 10,539 Black IPA, Rockingham Brewing 4 Squared = the Square Root of 256 India Pale Ale (IPA), Pale Ale American Pale Ale, and Alana American Pale Ale.

15 Londonderry Rd #9, Londonderry, NH

Garrison City Beerworks

Garrison City Beerworks is a nano-brewery bringing high quality, inventive craft beer to NH. Their passion is the East Coast IPA, but you’ll find a continual rotation of fruited sours, saisons, stouts and lagers. Garrison City Beerworks creativity means you will always find new offerings alongside their core lineup of New England-style hazy beers.  Their tap room is located in downtown Dover and offers flights and full pours of all of their current drafts, along with a small food lineup. Garrison produces limited quantities of 16oz cans that are released for sale on Wednesday afternoons at the brewery. You may want to make this one of your summer brewery stops when you can enjoy their outdoor patio!

455 Central Ave, Dover, NH

https://www.garrisoncitybeerworks.com/

Granite Roots Brewing

Granite Roots Brewing is a 2.5-barrel nano-brewery in Troy, New Hampshire. Producing bold traditional ales and unusual fruit beers using locally sourced and farmed ingredients that reflect the diverse agricultural landscapes of the Monadnock region makes this brewery unique.  Granite Roots believes a head brewer is a liquid artist and should operate in a creative free environment. Their head brewer is continuously perfecting Granite Root’s traditional ales while experimenting with beers brewed with ingredients available seasonally from local farms. They sell a variety of beer-related merchandise, apparel and clothing, and growlers and is open for tastings Thursday through Sunday.

244 N Main St, Troy, NH

http://graniterootsbrewing.com/

Great Rhythm Brewing Company

Great Rhythm Brewing was founded by Scott and Kristen Thornton in 2012. They wanted to create the most flavorful hoppy beers for every occasion. While staying true to their active lifestyle and other passions in life, music and travel, Kristen and Scott set out to create a brewery with the idea of living life to the fullest with great friends, great music and great craft beer.  Overlooking the picturesque North Mill Pond in beautiful downtown Portsmouth Great Rhythm Brewing Company is a craft brewery that produces draft beers, that they rotate all year long, along with a range of seasonal and limited release brews. The taproom at Great Rhythm Brewing Company is unique with two large communal tables where everyone gets to sit, visit, and taste!

105 Bartlett St, Portsmouth, NH

http://www.greatrhythmbrewing.com/

Henniker Brewing Company

Henniker Brewing Company started with four guys, a passion for craft beer, and an abandoned warehouse in the woods of Henniker. Their goal was to brew quality beer that makes New Hampshire proud! The taproom produces a range of handcrafted beers with various tasting events throughout the year. If you believe in independence, hard work, and hometown pride you need to check out this brewery.

129 Centervale Rd, Henniker, NH

https://hennikerbrewing.com/

IncrediBREW

Offering customers the incredible opportunity to brew craft beer, champagne, wines, and old-fashioned soda makes IncrediBrew the first of its kind and its the oldest brew-on-premise brewery in the country. They offer professional brewing equipment, fresh ingredients, and the expertise to help customers create their very own drinks. Seasoned home brewers or amateur beer and wine enthusiasts are welcome to come and enjoy a unique and fun-filled experience.

112 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH

https://incredibrew.com/

603 Brewery

603 Brewery opened their Taproom and really grew their business in 2014 opening a 6000 square foot facility and allowing the three college friends and founders to leave their full-time jobs and grow their brand. In 2019 603 Brewery opened at their newest location and now can seat up to 100 people allowing plenty of room to try out their beers and food!

42 Main Street, Londonderry, NH

https://www.603brewery.com/

Pipe Dream Brewing

Pipe Dream Brewing is a veteran-owned brewery in Londonderry that produces West Coast inspired brews and ales. The owners feel that they have been able to group together a special group of brewers, beertender, artist, and cooks that all share the Pipe Dream commitment of communication, collaboration, and giving their guests the best experience possible! Their modern tasting room offers pub-grub along with their signature beers and fun brewery tours. 

49 Harvey Rd, Londonderry, NH

https://www.pipedreambrewingnh.com/#home-section

Oddball Brewery

Oddball Brewing Co. is a small Suncook NH-based brewery producing a wide variety of tasty beers. Oddball Brewery opened in 2015 by “two not quite right guys.” New owners took it over and have big plans for the brewery. You can visit their taproom to enjoy a pint and pick up a four-pack of locally-crafted brew to enjoy at home.

They offer a wide selection of eclectic and stylistic beers and the new owners are constantly innovating

You can find Oddball Brewery at 6 Glass St, Suncook, NH 03275

Find them online at Oddball Brewery .

Feathered Friends Brewing

Feathered Friends Brewing hit the NH beer scene in 2022 when they launched their brewery and tasting room in downtown Concord, NH. They have a spacious open concept tasting room and brewery, a large variety of craft beers on tap, and a delicious Barbecue restaurant next door to pair perfectly with your frosty beverage.

There is plenty of seating at Feathered Friends Brewing, TVs to watch sporting events and participate in throwback video game competitions, and a clear view into their brewery to see their head brewer in action.

You can find Feathered Friends Brewing at 231 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301

Check out their website here .

White Birch Brewing

White Birch Brewing opened in 2009 and is a small brewery producing a range of handcrafted beers and seasonal offerings. When opening the brewery, the owner Dave wanted to be dedicated to the creation of thoughtful, heartfelt ales for the fun-loving  beer drinker. You can check out their range of brews from the historical, through the contemporary on their brewery tours and tastings. White Birch Brewing continues to bring creative and flavorful beers to their customers.

460 Amherst St, Nashua, NH

https://whitebirchbrewing.com/

Lithermans Limited Brewing Company

Located in Bow Lithermans Limited Brewing Company is a 6 BBL brewery focused on producing unique, handcrafted, artisan ales and lagers in a variety of unusual styles. Lithermans Limited Brewing Company sells their beers in their tasting room at the brewery.  They can also be found in many local restaurants and stores throughout NH as well.

126 Hall St Unit B, Concord, NH

https://lithermans.beer/

The Flying Goose

Owner, Tom Mills has been operating The Flying Goose since 1993. The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille is a casual, family friendly restaurant and brewery now managed by Tom’s three kids Brett, Jordan, and Brianna. Their goal is to provide a welcoming environment to all those who walk through their doors. Over the years they have decided the values they practice as a small business and sourcing local products is what is most important to them. In 2011 The Flying Goose became the first solar powered brewery. Whether it be for a cold brew, a quick bite, or a place for family and friends to gather, The Flying Goose extends their “home” to you.

40 Andover Road, New London, NH

https://www.flyinggoose.com/

Elm City Brewing Company

Elm City Brewing Company is proud to have been Keene’s first brewery. Owned and operated by Debra Rivest since 1995,  Elm City has brewed countless styles of beer from German lagers to Belgian Dubbels, and American IPA’s to English Porters, they are always experimenting and trying different techniques with new ingredients. Their current selection is always changing allowing whats on tap to be new and exciting.  Elm City Brewing has become known for their well crafted beers and super food. You should stop on by, who knows you might find a new favorite beer or brewery! 

222 West Street, Keene, NH

http://www.elmcitybrewing.com/

Cisco Brewers

Cisco Brewery has a unique story. Let’s see if I can sum it up for them. It all started on the island of Nantucket with Nantucket Vineyard. This was the first business. After a few years the Winery employees fell in love with not only the wine but each other and they ​launched the second line of business Cisco Brewers. Whispers of the brewery opening caught the ear of some people in Nantucket and after a few glasses of wine and a few pints together the idea for Triple Eight Distillery was hatched. All three businesses are constantly evolving, and we now produce a wide variety of world-class wines, beers, and spirits. In 2018 Cisco Portsmouth opened now reaching their Cisco fans doesn’t require a ferry! 

35 Corporate Dr., Portsmouth, NH

https://www.ciscobrewersportsmouth.com/

1766 Brewing Company

This Nano-Brewery has been making hand crafted, small batch craft beer since 2016. Their mission since opening has been to produce unique full flavored beers while bringing special attention to quality.  1766 Brewing Company is located in Plymouth, with its tasting room open from 4pm – 8pm Friday and Saturdays. Come on in and enjoy a hand crafted beer with friends!

5 Rte. 25, Plymouth, NH

https://www.1766brewing.com

Aigean Ales

Aigean Ales has cultivated a kind of speakeasy vibe for themselves which fits their motif, they enjoy being one of Manchester’s hidden gems. For the owners of the brewery, this isn’t a full-time job, it is something they love doing! Their goal is to create a great space where beer lovers can come together and enjoy the creative concoctions that Aigean Brewery has cooked up.   250 Commercial Street, Unit 2001 Manchester, NH http://www.aigeanales.com/

Ashuelot Brewing Company

Ashuelot Brewing Company is a small in home Brewer in southwest New Hampshire. Even though the sign for the brewing company is nailed to a tree at the end of the road, you will be pleasantly surprised to find this Brewer/Owner living the dream!  He runs his operation out of his garage and hosts his guests in a cute taproom building next to his garage. The view from his taproom is breathtaking but the best part is that his beer is amazing!

101 Old County Rd., Richmond, NH

Backyard Brewery

Owner Marcus Doucet has had a passion for beer and brewing since he was a kid helping to cap the home brew bottles of his fathers and visiting other breweries like Catamount, Seven Barrel, and Gritty’s.  Backyard Brewery’s passion is two-fold, creating clean, artisanally made beers for all to enjoy, and creating an atmosphere of friendliness, camaraderie, and community outreach for all to enjoy. Stop by and enjoy high quality beer served in a place of community gathering where locals, regulars, strangers and everyone in between is welcome.  The Backyard season patio is both child and dog friendly allowing for a great summer and fall experience.    1211 S. Mammoth Rd., Manchester, NH https://backyardbrewerynh.com/

Bad Lab Beer Company

Bad Lab Beer Company treats their brewery more like a lab than a brewery as they try to transform the finest ingredients, equipment and processes into beers that people love. Their focus is on experimenting and evolving instead of chasing the latest fads. Come into Bad Lab’s neighborhood brewpub for a beer and try their seasonally inspired food! 460 High St., Somersworth, NH https://www.badlabbeer.com/

Belgian Mare Brewery

The Belgian Mare Brewery is owned by Tim Roettiger and is named after Aggie, his Belgian Mare who can be seen outside of his home is Alstead. Living on a historical farm in Cheshire county Tim uses a wood fired oven to cook his brews the “old fashion way” and has been perfecting his recipes for almost 10 years now.  Belgian Mare is a 3 barrel brewery offering distribution in 22oz. Bottles only. You will find both year-round and seasonal offerings from this great brewery!

207 Gilsum Mine Road, East Alstead, NH

https://www.belgianmarebrewery.com/

Blasty Bough Brewery

The Blasty Bough Brewing Company is a farm-to-kettle brewery located on McClary Hill Farm in Epsom, New Hampshire – on the same hilltop where Scots-Irish immigrants first operated a tavern decades before the American Revolution. They make all of their beer on the farm, celebrating local flavors, having fun with local characters, and adding their own Blasty twist to traditional brewing styles. Something unique to this small town brewery is that they brew beers with history to the town.  Here is one of the beers they have brewed and the historical connection it has. Fort Mountain Double IPA (7.8 abv) has a citrus and floral hop nose, balanced with malty sweetness. Named after the tallest peak in our little town (a whopping 1,413 feet). If you’re enjoying your beverage on their porch, Fort Mountain is the second peak to the left of the red barn. Stop by and and try what Dave has on tap!

3 Griffin Road, Epsom, NH

https://www.blastybough.com/

Branch and Blade Brewing Company

Branch and Blade was started with two college roommates who found their passion for beer.  Not just any beer but for the newest beers that were offered from the newest breweries that were popping up everywhere.  In 2018 these two homebrewing friends opened their own brewery and began. Branch and Blades mission is to constantly innovate the world of craft beer. Their goal is to deliver a variety of well-crafted beers of the highest quality. Additionally, they enjoy trying new styles and pushing the limits of their own creativity. They want you, the customer, to love their beer as much as they do.

17 Bradco St., Keene, NH

https://www.babbrewing.com/

Brewers of Nye Hill Farm

Brewers of Nye Hill Farm believe that brewers are bakers of liquid bread, if you were to walk by their brewery on a brew day, it smells like a bakery. Nye Hill Farm is a working farm and beer was common produce on farms from this country’s very beginning. Did you know that Washington and Jefferson were both brewers? The barn-based brewery overlooks the farm’s orchards, pastures, fields, and of course some barnyard animals. The Brewers create, craft small batch beers using a single barrel electric brew system. You will want to stop in and check out this Farm and Brewery with all its rustic pleasures. 250 Middletown Rd., Roxbury, NH http://www.nyehillbrewers.com/

Burnt Timber Brewing

Burnt Timber Brewing Tavern is a 24 seat brewpub located in beautiful Wolfeboro, NH.  The Tavern was created as a space for people to gather and enjoy good eats and great drinks.  They offer beer that is freshly brewed on site. You can try any number of their beers from Farm Chores, Forest Fire Red, Ridgeline and Drank-A-Sawrus-Rex. Burnt Timber Brewing is definitely a brewery to stop by. 96 Lehner Street, Wolfboro, NH https://www.burnttimbertavern.com/

Candia Road Brewing

The brothers and owners of Candia Road Convenience were able to capitalize on the growing popularity of micro and crafted brews in the last few years and opened their own nano brewery with taproom. The brothers have been given the reputation of being “drinking consultants” throughout Southern New Hampshire and with that more people are stopping by family friendly Candia Road brewery not only for the brews they offer but for the home brew supply shop and the knowledge of these friendly brewers. 840 Candia Rd, Manchester, NH

Chapel & Main

Chapel & Main is a brewpub featuring beers from master brewer and owner David Yarrington and the farm to table kitchen menu from owner and chef Skye Booney are both fantastic, making this one of Dovers must stops. The menu changes with the seasons allowing wonderful dishes to be made with local produce and meat. The interesting and flavorful beers also rotate making Chapel & Main a place to keep coming back to! 83 Main Street, Dover, NH http://www.chapelandmain.com/

Coos Brewing

Founder, owner, and brewer Colin Finn discovered craft beer at the Vermont Pub & Brewery fifteen years ago, and began home brewing. He decided to move to Vermont and work an internship at the renowned Hill Farmstead Brewery. After refining his techniques Colin wanted to bring craft beer to his home in northern New Hampshire, and established Coös Brewing Company in 2018. Coos Brewing says their beer is best enjoyed with a hefty dose of the outdoors. They live by the motto live free and drink good beer. 13 Merrill St., Colebrook, NH https://www.coosbeer.com/home

Copper Pig Brewery

Copper Pig Brewery is located in Lancaster NH. Their goal is to produce the highest quality craft beer possible in a local people friendly atmosphere with a wide variety of styles and tastes across the beer spectrum that meets the demands of their customers while adhering to their traditional values of brewing. Lots of rave reviews are found on this local brewery and everyone agrees it is worth stopping by and getting a flight of the 8 beers they have to choose from.  They promise you won’t regret it! 1 Middle St., Lancaster, NH https://www.copperpigbrewery.com/

Dam Brewhouse

Before Prohibition every community had a “Public House” or a small brewery where people gathered to meet friends, share ideas and have a good time.  Dam Brewhouse owners wanted to open a place just like that and they did! The brewer’s love to make beers you want to drink. They had 8 beers on tap with three staples, the Mud Puddle, Fruit Basket and Dam Delight, the remaining 5 taps are left for interesting beers they had decided to try.  In the past they have had a Peanut Butter Cup and a Limesicle. Their small tasting room and beer garden is the perfect place to meet an old friend, or make some new ones! 1323 NH-175 , Campton, NH https://www.dambrewhouse.com/

Empty Pint Brewing Company

Empty Pint Brewing Company is a 4bbl brewery located in the heart of Dover, New Hampshire. They brew all different styles of beer from IPAs and pale ales to stouts and sours. Empty Pint Brewing strives to offer different brews and are always changing the taps. They are always learning something new from each batch they make and continuously push themselves to offer you their best. 17 2nd St., Dover, NH https://www.emptypintbrewing.com/

Hidden Moon Brewing

Hidden Moon Brewing brewer Michael’s family has been making alcohol since prohibition and they still have the stoneware crock that his grandmother used to supply her “tea room” with beer. Since the start of Moonlight Meadery they have collaborated with over 10 of the world’s leading craft breweries making many unique and dynamic beers. You will want to add Hidden Moon Brewing to your brewery stops for their tasting tour! 23 Londonderry Rd., #17 Londonderry, NH http://www.hiddenmoonbrewing.com

Hobbs Tavern & Brewery

Hobbs Tavern & Brewery is home to great local food and fresh beer! Fischbein has a passion for great beer that extends to the unique brewery. Originally built in the 1880s, the barn that is now refurbished as the  home of Hobbs Tavern and Brewing Company was originally built in the 1880s and is the only remaining “suspension-framed” barn in New Hampshire. Hobbs Tavern & Brewery wants to become the hotspot of the community where people can meet, hold events, enjoy live entertainment and just be the hub of the community and we have been told they are well on their way. 2415 White Mountain Hwy., West Ossipee http://www.hobbstavern.com/

Iron Furnace Brewing

Iron Furnace Brewing was founded by 4 friends that grew up less than a half mile from each other in Northern NH.  They managed to stay close throughout school and even became roommates for a while. They had a dream of opening a brewery and they were able to do so in 2017.  Iron Furnace Brewing is community focused and loyal to their roots, but are definitely not afraid of experimenting and trying new things. The taproom is a place to gather, with both family and friends. The environment they have produced is inviting, lively, comfortable and engaging.  You can’t miss the Brewery as it is located across the street from the amazing Iron Furnace, which gives this brewery its name!

115 Main St., Franconia, NH https://www.ironfurnacebrewing.com/

Kettlehead Brewing Company

Kettlehead Brewing Company features locally crafted beer and amazing hand tossed sourdough pizza.  Brewers Sam Morrissett and Nate Wolfenden had been brewing in their home kitchens for years. They began by giving it away to family, friends, and even entering and placing in nation competitions.  Soon Kettlehead Brewing Company was open. Since then the company has grown, they were overrun with customers from the day they opened and are now able to offer a variety of food along with many varieties of beer. Not only is there a brewery taproom but also a game room for enjoying your evenings.  407 West Main Street, Tilton, NH https://kettleheadbrewing.com/

Liars Bench Beer Company

Liars Bench first came about as Freshman Dane and Dagan built a bar in their apartment at UNH. After graduation they wished each other well but parted ways Dane headed to San Francisco and became a full-time head brewer at a leading gastropub. Dagan however, stayed in the area and managed restaurants in Portsmouth.  The two kept in touch and years later Dane returned to NH and Liars Bench Beer Company opened its doors. The brewery is small and housed in an old plumbing supply warehouse. The beers are traditional and the stories told cannot not be trusted but should be heard! 459 Islington St., #4 Portsmouth, NH http://www.liarsbenchbeer.com/

Liquid Therapy

Self-proclaimed Brewery Shrinks, Jason Palmer and Stanley Tremblay have built Liquid Therapy on a theory of community.  This isn’t your typical brew pub. They welcome those who want to try something new, something the mainstream breweries are not attempting.  Liquid Therapy is located in the original fire house of Nashua, which furthers their desire to build on the community. If you stop by their brewery you will learn about 100 years of active firehouse history.  Make sure to check out this fun and interesting brewery. 14 Court St., Unit B Nashua, NH http://www.liquidtherapynh.com/

The List of New Hampshire Breweries Continues To Grow

These are just a handful of the amazing breweries we have in our State. I for one would love to check out and visit many of these places! If you would like to see a list of all the breweries our State has to offer you can do so on the Beer Map from Brew NH.

https://www.nhbeer.org/beer-map/#all

PS – Looking for a different kind of drinking experience in New Hampshire? Check out these New Hampshire wineries .

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• Post published: June 3, 2022
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Woodstock Inn Brewery

135 Main Street North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: 603-745-3951 Toll-Free: 800-321-3985

A welcoming brewery with hearty meals and beers that are distinctly New Hampshire

Newport Vineyards

909 East Main Road (Route 138) Middletown, RI, 02842 Phone: 401-848-5161

Beers at this brewing company meant to be enjoyed right away to capture the freshness factor

Maine -- Allagash Brewing Company

Thomas Hooker Brewing Co.

16 Tobey Road Bloomfield, CT, 06002 Phone: 860-461-0425

Maine -- Atlantic Brewing Co.

15 Knox Road Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-2337

Massachusetts -- Cape Cod Beer

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Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling - 293 J.T. Connell Highway Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-849-5232

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Group Requirements: Groups larger than 15 should call 1 day in advance. Groups of more than 35 people will be split into smaller groups. No maximum group size.

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Gift Shop: Tour Center Store sells logoed items, including T-shirts, bathing suits, steins, and jackets. Closes 2 hours later than tours.

Directions: From Boston, take I-93 North to I-495 South to Rt. 3 North. In New Hampshire, Rt. 3 becomes Everett Tnpk. Get off at Exit 10. At end of ramp, go right. At the next set of lights, turn left onto Daniel Webster Hwy. At the next traffic light, turn right into the brewery. Park in second lot on right. From Rt. 101, take Everett Tnpk. South to Exit 10 in Merrimack. At end of ramp, turn left. At the second set of lights, turn left onto Daniel Webster Hwy. Follow to next traffic light and turn right into brewery.

Nearby Attractions: American Textile History Museum (see page 65); Currier Gallery of Art (call 603-669-6144); New England Quilt Museum (call 978-452-4207).

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Highest-rated breweries in New Hampshire

Just a few decades ago, the list of breweries to visit in any given area were small—perhaps a handful around larger metro areas and a few more tucked away in rural spots. Thanks to the craft brewery revolution, though, no one need look too hard to find a bounty of venues to visit. Retail sales of craft beer in the U.S. grew from $10 million in 2011 to $29 million in 2019, according to Statista , with the COVID-19 pandemic creating the first dip in sales in 2020 after increases every year. In 2019, small and independent brewers put 26.3 million barrels of beer into the world, according to the Brewers Association , representing inroads into the beer market share.

Most breweries don't just roll out the barrels, though. They also offer tours, which has become an increasingly popular activity for those 21 and over. Businesses capitalizing on areas where craft breweries are clustered nearby package tours and provide transport. Like wine tastings at vineyards, visitors can taste a brewery's products. In-demand beers and small-batch brews can be events in their own right, with beer lovers lining up to get limited-release beers. If nothing else, brewery tours are usually a cheap way to drink a lot of beer. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated breweries in New Hampshire on Tripadvisor .

#24. Kelsen Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (16 reviews) - Address: 80 N High St, Derry, NH 03038-2272 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#23. Deciduous Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (16 reviews) - Address: 12 Weaver St Suite B, Newmarket, NH 03857-2307 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#22. Canterbury AleWorks

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (37 reviews) - Address: 305 Baptist Hill Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224-2509 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#21. Rockingham Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (14 reviews) - Address: 1 Corporate Park Dr Unit 1, Derry, NH 03038-2276 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#20. 603 Brewery

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (22 reviews) - Address: 12 Liberty Dr, Londonderry, NH 03053-2286 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#19. Henniker Brewery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (35 reviews) - Address: 129 Centervale Rd, Henniker, NH 03242-3280 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#18. Concord Craft Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (23 reviews) - Address: 117 Storrs St, Concord, NH 03301-4839 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#17. Dam Brewhouse

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (6 reviews) - Address: 1323 Nh-175, Campton, NH 03223 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#16. Red Hook Brewery

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (53 reviews) - Address: 1 Redhook Way Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth, NH 03801-7852 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#15. Liar's Bench Beer Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (13 reviews) - Address: 459 Islington St #4, Portsmouth, NH 03801 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#14. Great Rhythm Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (19 reviews) - Address: 105 Bartlett Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#13. Throwback Brewery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (95 reviews) - Address: 7 Hobbs Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862-2120 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#12. Stark Brewing Company & Distillery

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (25 reviews) - Address: not available - Read more on Tripadvisor

#11. Stoneface Brewing

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (62 reviews) - Address: 436 Shattuck Way Unit 6, Newington, NH 03801-7838 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#10. Beara Brewing Co

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (34 reviews) - Address: 2800 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801-5915 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#9. Candia Road Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (9 reviews) - Address: 840 Candia Rd, Manchester, NH 03109-5201 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#8. Tuckerman Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (84 reviews) - Address: 66 Hobbs St, Conway, NH 03818-6251 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#7. Blasty Bough Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (11 reviews) - Address: 3 Griffin Rd, Epsom, NH 03234-4816 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#6. Border Brewery

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (14 reviews) - Address: 224 N Broadway, Salem, NH 03079-2145 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#5. Cisco Brewers Portsmouth & Cataqua Public House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (171 reviews) - Address: 1 Redhook Way Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth, NH 03801-6853 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#4. Able Ebenezer Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (43 reviews) - Address: 31 Columbia Cir, Merrimack, NH 03054-4161 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#3. IncrediBREW

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (47 reviews) - Address: 112 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060-5243 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#2. Smuttynose Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (186 reviews) - Address: 105 Towle Farm Rd, Hampton, NH 03842-1806 - Read more on Tripadvisor

#1. Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (419 reviews) - Address: 221 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054-4807 - Read more on Tripadvisor

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2024 NFL Draft grades for every team: Patriots, Chiefs with awesome hauls; Cowboys, others receive poor marks

Let's grade every club's 2024 draft class.

The 2024  NFL Draft has concluded, which means only one thing -- draft grades are here. Below you will find the full draft classes for all 32 teams with individual grades, analysis for every class and a final overall grade. This is my seminal analysis every year. 

The first-round grades are from Pete Prisco.  Just about all of the individual grades were from me starting in Round 2 through Mr. Irrelevant at the end of the draft. Any grades with an asterisk were from my guy Josh Edwards. 

For these team grades, I'm not utilizing an intricate formula, but I am taking the average of each individual grade with more weight given to the earlier picks. And factoring in my own grades for Round 1 picks. 

Let's get to it.

Arizona Cardinals  

Holy gigantic class for the Cardinals. But I love it. The more rolls at the table, the better. Harrison is an instant 1,000-yard "X" receiver, Robinson can make noise Year 1 if he's deployed inside more than on the edge, and Trey Benson was my RB1 in this class. So fast and elusive. 

Reiman is enormous and provided glimmers of receiving prowess, and the Melton and Jones pairing gives the Cardinals two highly explosive outside cornerbacks. Thomas can be a useful situational outside rusher, and Jones has starter upside. Arizona added athletic specimens at a variety of positions to a roster that desperately needed an infusion of sheer talent. Go have a beer, or two, Monti Ossenfort. On me. You crushed this draft. 

  Grade: A-

Atlanta Falcons  

There's no one right way to build a team, and let's such say my drafting philosophy doesn't jive with Falcons GM Terry Fontenot. And that's fine. The Penix pick makes my head hurt, and a sizable trade up for a defensive tackle in Round 2? Don't get me wrong, Orhorhoro was one of my favorite interior rushers -- he's big, strong, and explosive -- but trading multiple picks to get him? 

Trice and Dorlus have a distinct possibility to become the two best value selections from this class. They're so diverse in how they can get to the quarterback from their respective positions, and Dorlus can align anywhere. Bertand is heady but misses too many tackles for my liking, and Washington is an inflexible back-shoulder type. And no cornerback?!

Baltimore Ravens  

Even with trusty right-hand man Joe Hortiz now GM'ing the Chargers, Ravens shot-caller Eric Costa once again proved why he's one of the shrewest GMs in the league with this draft haul. 

Wiggins absolutely flies and has serious man-to-man coverage capabilities. Rosengarten is another high-caliber athlete at a vital position. Isaac was a bit of a gamble, but the payoff could be massive, and the same is true for Walker. If nothing else, he can be a serious vertical threat in a sizable frame. This offense needs that. Tampa is a little stiff but plays with that classic Ravens physicality at the line of scrimmage. 

Samac gives me major Bradley Bozeman vibes. Late-round selection with awesome balance and run-game mastery. Leary has a strong arm and can connect on anticipatory throws. Not a super sexy class. But a job well done. 

Buffalo Bills

Coleman didn't do it for me on film. For his size and athletic profile -- and he's not stiff, just doesn't routinely get open -- I expected him to be more dominant in traffic tracking the ball deep. Buffalo then countered with a stellar selection -- Bishop in Round 2. He's going to be a star with Sean McDermott. 

Carter is high-floor rusher, and the Bills had a sneaky need at defensive tackle because Ed Oliver was previously the only upfield interior rusher on the roster. I would've gone in many other directions instead of Davis. After that, Van-Pran Granger can be a high-caliber starter in time, and Ulofoshio is a smooth operator, another with a high floor. Solomon is the exact type of smaller, bendier outside rusher this roster has desperately needed, and Hardy is uber-talented at cornerback. My disagreement with the first selection sinks this grade a bit, and I'm surprised they didn't double-dip at receiver. 

Carolina Panthers

I'm afraid the Panthers drafted Jonathan Mingo 2.0 with Legette in Round 2. Brooks is a premier talent -- although I think the hype went a little out of control late in the process. I would've liked to see a better pure separator for Bryce Young , even after signing Diontae Johnson in free agency. 

Wallace is a fun, active linebacker but has some rawness to his game, and Sanders' film wasn't as tremendous as I expected for a former top recruit with quality production at Texas. Smith-Wade can be the best player from this class because of his twitch and feistiness as a tackler. 

Chicago Bears

Small but impactful class from Ryan Poles, and he added a pick late by trading a fourth-round pick in 2025 to get a high-upside outside rusher, which was a clear need. 

Williams and Odunze can be a tremendous duo at the two most vital positions in the game today, and Amegadjie can be a powerful tackle or guard thanks to his girth, length, leg churn, and, simply, how much nastiness exudes off his body when he's getting after it. 

Wasn't a gigantic fan of a punter -- never am in the draft -- but Taylor was clearly the most talented punter in the class. 

Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals attacked their needs with authority in this class. Defensive tackle. Tight end. Edge rusher. Even added a pair of offensive linemen, and started with Mims who, if healthy, can eventually be the best blocker from this class. 

Jenkins and Jackson are two different defensive tackle types. Jenkins was the finest run defender in the class. Jackson is a nose tackle by frame and has three-technique talent getting up the field after the quarterback. I am a tick concerned about his poor workout. 

Burton is not your classic Round 3 receiver -- he has borderline first-round talent as one of the truly premier vertical threat. All and McLachlan are two reasonable talented pass-catching tight ends, and keep an eye on Johnson as an ascending rusher who can climb the depth chart because of his explosiveness and glimpses of hand work. 

Cleveland Browns

I hardly noticed the Browns didn't have a first-round pick in this draft because of the fine job GM Andrew Berry and Co. did. Hall has the goods to eventually become the finest defensive tackle from this class. Oh yeah, Zinter. I didn't love that pick. He's very stiff and coming off an injury. 

After that, Thrash was spectacular at Louisville at all three levels because of his twitch, route-running nuance, and run-after-the-catch creativity. Watson is a towering off-ball linebacker who rarely misses a tackle in the box, and Harden is a magnificent athlete who can outplay his draft position. Briggs has an athletic frame and penetrating style. Sneaky-good class from Cleveland. 

Dallas Cowboys

I, personally, am not sure what the Cowboys are doing. Ok, well I do know they stood by their word and attempted to rebuild the offensive line. I commend that. I loved Beebe in Round 2 and particularly Thomas in Round 7. 

Guyton is very much a project who doesn't quite play to his workout. Kneeland is another project-y type who never came close to dominating in the MAC. Liufau plays with his hair on fire. I like that. Minimal coverage chops beyond following crossers, and he misses tackles at too high a rate for my liking. 

Flournoy can be the gem of this class. Size, burst, long speed, and power through contact. It's all there with him, and the receiver group did need a little jolt. 

Denver Broncos

The Broncos did admirable work even without a second-round pick, although I don't have as much confidence in Nix as Sean Payton. 

Elliss is a supercharged edge rusher with untapped potential around the corner. Franklin, and particularly Abrams-Draine, have the refined skill sets to be stars as Day 3 selections. Estime has unusual wiggle for being a crazy-wide powerful rusher. This was a class in which the Broncos had to add weapons beyond getting a quarterback, and they did that. Plus, they didn't mortgage the future in landing said quarterback, 

Detroit Lions  

The Lions were ultra aggressive in this draft, which aligns with the demeanor of Dan Campbell. Not a brilliant idea team-building wise, however the Lions are clearly very close. Rakestraw plays with similar chippiness. 

Arnold is squeaky clean and has upside because of his complete game. Vaki is such an energetic safety who can do everything in any defensive back position. He's just small. Wingo can get up the field from the inside. For as much as I love what the Lions have done over the past three years, especially in the draft, after the back-to-back cornerback picks, I didn't love what Detroit did in this draft.

Green Bay Packers  

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst has become my draft spirit animal. Loads of picks every year. Always takes fliers on athletic offensive linemen in the middle of the draft and Day 3 and constantly swings trades to move up and down the board. 

Morgan was picked a tick early, while Cooper needs to improve in coverage but has freaky athleticism ranging to the football. Lloyd is the perfect add to Matt LaFleur's zone-blocking scheme because he's thick with elite burst and wiggle. Williams is one of the most active safeties in the class, and Oladapo is a true specimen at the same position. Matchup with tight end type. 

After going skill-position heavy the past few years in the draft, Gutekunst prioritized the trenches and building out the secondary.  

Houston Texans

Nothing incredibly flashy here from GM Nick Caserio, but the flash came earlier this offseason, didn't it? Lassiter is your classic, well-coached Georgia cornerback. Fisher is a tremendous combo blocker and Bullock has ridiculous middle-of-the-field range. 

Stover will be a useful tight end for a decade. The next few picks after that were questionable, but I am fascinated to see if Byrd plays as athletically as he looked on the field or to his epically bad workout. 

Indianapolis Colts

GM Chris Ballard has a thing for athleticism, and I dig that. But in the past he's picked extreme athletes who weren't actually good football players. Latu has an incredibly high ceiling because of his pass-rush arsenal, Mitchell was a fantastic find at No. 52, and Goncalves can be a quality swing tackle or guard. 

Bortolini has potential because of his athletic chops, and Gould ab-so-lutely flies down the field. Carlies and Simpson are two totally different safeties. I love adding the blend of a rangy middle-of-the-field type and an in-the-box masher. 

Jacksonville Jaguars

After Thomas Jr. in Round 1, which happened after a trade back, I liked but didn't love what the Jaguars did. Smith has immense upside but never quite put it together at LSU, and Jones was one of the better nickel corners in the class. Foster has girth to play with power consistently. After that, their Day 3 picks left a lot to be desired in my estimation. Just minimal upside with those selections. 

Kansas City Chiefs

GM Brett Veach went on a heater with this draft class. Worthy and Suamataia were two awesome additions, even if the latter has some rough edges to his game right now. Wiley can really separate at the tight end position, and I think the Chiefs know a thing or two about that type of tight end. 

Hicks had no business going in Round 4. He's an intimidating do-everything safety. Nourzad is a true battler at center, and Hanson gave me Cole Strange vibes when I watched his Holy Cross film. With some huge offensive line contracts upcoming for the Chiefs, this was a smart class. 

Los Angeles Chargers

Rollercoaster draft for the Chargers. I wasn't as high on Alt as everyone else but certainly understood him going at No. 5. McConkey is a fun separator with deceptive run-after-the-catch talent. But then, I didn't see it with Colson outside of how stellar of a tackler he was. 

After that, it took until the Round 6 selection of Vidal for me to get back on board with this draft. And Vidal can eventually become the RB1 there in Los Angeles. You heard it here first. Rice and Johnson are essentially the same receiver, but Rice has more downfield juice. They aren't get-open pass catchers but Linear downfield assets. 

Los Angeles Rams

Les Snead is one of the most underrated GMs in the NFL . He proved that again with this draft. The Florida State duo with the first two picks -- spectacular. Older but instant-impact types. Neither Corum nor Kinchens are premier athletes; they just handle their jobs at a high level. Jackson has some upside as a thick but sleek edge rusher, and Davis is one of the preeminent run-stopping defensive tackles in this class. 

Oh, and Limmer is an eventual starter given his time destroying worlds in the SEC as an explosive and powerful pivot.

Las Vegas Raiders

GM Tom Telesco got another opportunity to run a draft and did not squander it. Bowers fell into their lap, and everyone thought Powers-Johnson would be a first-round pick. Glaze is a smooth athlete who can stay at tackle, and Richardson is a long plus athlete, which is precisely what this defense desperately needs to add. Eichenberg already plays like he's a five-year veteran, and, vitally, makes plays in coverage with good regularity. 

Laube will outplay his draft position because of his receiving talent and deceptive side-to-side juking skill. Taylor and Devonshire have the athleticism to outplay their respective draft positions.

Miami Dolphins

I like many of the prospects the Dolphins picked, but their plan was somewhat confusing. Robinson was my EDGE1. Sensible. Paul is the opposite of a scheme fit for what McDaniel asks of his blockers. Wright is a rocket when given space, which is fun, but now the running back room is super crowded. 

I'm all about adding more weapons at receiver today, but two slot types? Although Malik Washington was a second-round talent on my board, which is why I gave that a perfect grade. 

  Grade: B-

Minnesota Vikings

We have to applaud the Vikings for not having to trade the farm to get a quarterback in this class. Essentially, McCarthy fell into their lap. Turner's upside is through the roof. But the trade up was expensive, especially considering what they traded to originally obtain the No. 23 pick. 

Jackson is the ideal long, press-man cornerback for Brian Flores to deploy, and Rouse can eventually become a powerful tackle. Reichard will represent an upgrade at kicker. 

  Grade: B+

New England Patriots

The first non-Bill Belichick draft in 20-plus years for the Patriots went... amazingly. I'm serious. Maye at No. 3. Spectacular. Polk is a fun, versatile piece who tracks the ball awesomely, as does the fourth-round pick Baker, who has future No. 1 wideout upside. 

Robinson has a tremendous burst and power combination at guard, and Bell was the steal of the seventh-round. I have no idea how he lasted this far into the draft. He's a chiseled and athletic yards-after-the-catch weapon. 

New Orleans Saints

The Saints needed offensive tackle badly and added two big, powerful ones with their first and last picks in this draft. The McKinstry trade up was costly, but he is a first-round talent with a high floor. Rattler is a nice roll of the dice in Round 4, and Means can be another downfield weapon for Derek Carr in this offense. That was needed beyond Rashid Shaheed . 

New York Giants

The Giants' theme was pinpointing big-time athletes in this class. Nabers was my WR1, so fine start there. Phillips was one of the most impressive plant-and-drive corner in the class, and Johnson was the most athletic tight end with his best football in front of him. 

Tracy can threaten Devin Singletary for the RB1 and, if he can shore up his tackling, Muasau's play-recognition skills are spectacular. He beats blockers with relative ease, too. 

New York Jets

Fashanu and Corley to start -- magnificent. Allen is the best pass protection back in this class and has effortless power through contact given his supreme size. I didn't understand why New York would then add another running back a round later. Travis is an ascending quarterback with improvisational skill who can throw with anticipation. 

Philadelphia Eagles

GM Howie Roseman knows how to balance the draft as well as any GM in the league. Sometimes he's ultra aggressive, other times he trades back multiple times and lets the draft come to him. Either way, it always feels like quality prospects fall into his lap, doesn't it?

Mitchell AND DeJean? HELLO. Hunt has immense upside based on what he showed in 2023 at Houston Baptist, which came after a switch from safety at Cornell. Smith and Wilson are two divergent specimens but both experienced productive collegiate careers at marquee programs. And Trotter has the coverage ability and range to be a star in Philadelphia, just like his dad. 

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers absolutely needed to address the offensive line in this draft, and did exactly that. Fautanu didn't do it for me on film because of his lack of strength, but his mobility unquestionably jumped off the film. Frazier is an instant starter at center, and the Wilson duo in Round 3 perfectly filled needs. 

McCormick feels like a future starter at guard because of his athletic gifts, power, and awareness.

Seattle Seahawks  

Scattered draft here from Seattle. Murphy was the finest, most explosive rusher in the class with run-stopping prowess. Haynes is a rocket at guard in an ideal guard frame with length. Barner has the dynamic movement skill and reliable hands to be a better pro than he was in college. Laumea is another masher on the interior. James' feet are lightning quick, and he plays the ball aggressively on a routine basis. 

San Francisco 49ers

Very 49ers draft here. Pearsall feels like a future boundary weapon who'll get open with great regularity in Kyle Shanahan's system. Puni can play anywhere along the offensive line, and Mustapha is a chippy, split-field safety. Green is one of the steadiest cornerbacks in the class -- I mean that -- and Cowing has the juice to uncover at all three levels. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I liked the Braswell pick much more than the Barton selection, and McMillan will be a favorite target of Baker Mayfield because of his route-running skill, speed, and ball-tracking talent. Irving has the inherent elusiveness to outplay his draft position and poor pre-draft workout. Smith is a powerful rocket of a safety who tackles like a veteran. 

Tennessee Titans

The Latham pick was a bit surprising, yet it wasn't a brutal selection. Sweat in the top 40 was. After that, GM Ran Carthon pieced together a rock-solid haul. Gray is one of the younger but polished off-ball linebackers in the class, and Jackson can really get down the field with elite burst and long speed. 

Williams finds the football frequently because of his length and movement skill. Don't sleep on Harrell, either. He's young and really flashed as a pure outside rusher with a diverse set of pass-rush moves at Michigan. 

Washington Commanders

GM Adam Peters began his tenure in Washington with a bang. Daniels, Newton, Sainristil, Sinnott, Coleman, McCaffrey. My word. Those are all plus athletes with clean film who excel in their specific roles. Magee is a bendy off-ball linebacker with serious juice, and Hampton, while older, has as much athletic prowess as anyone in the class. 

   Grade: A

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