Maine Makes The Top 15 'Best U.S. Cities For Beer Lovers'

Which Maine city says "cheers to beers"?

Tasting Table, is a digital media company focused on food and drink. The brand's website reports on trends in the categories of dining, wine, cocktails, cooking and food travel

Craft beer has taken the world by storm, and the state of Maine is no exception, so when a website called Tasting Table decided to rank the best cities in the United States when it comes to loving beer, one city here in the 207 made the cut

Tasting Table is a digital media company focused on food and drink. The brand's website reports on food and drink trends in the categories of dining, wine, cocktails, cooking and food travel

They ranked the cities on the number of breweries per capita, bars per capita, beer-tasting tours offered, and the average cost of a beer.

It comes as no surpise that Portland, Maine, is so high up on this list. It is well known for the incredible craft beer scene, earning it the nickname "Beervana."

Many Portland breweries have received national recognition and awards, such as Allagash Brewing Company, Bissell Brothers Brewing Company, and Rising Tide Brewing Company, offering a wide variety
of beer styles, from IPAs and pale ales to stouts, sours, and Belgian-inspired beers.

Portland hosts various beer festivals throughout the year, such as the Portland Beer Festival and the Maine Brewers' Festival.

Best of all, Portland's size makes it easy to enjoy the breweries and beer scene on foot or by bike.

Here is how the Top 15 looks:

1. Asheville, North Carolina

2. Pensacola, Florida

3. Las Vegas, Nevada

4. Portland, Maine

5. Greenville, South Carolina

6. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

7. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

8. Cincinnati, Ohio

9. New Orleans, Louisiana