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Vault City, a brewery in Edinburgh,Scotland renowned for its sour beers, is in the hunt for a beer lover who will be tasked with tasting and testing all its sour creations in 2025. Weve that, the “Best Beer Bars” and more.
Best Beer Bars (2025)
On March 5th USA Today debuted it’s annual ranking of the 10 Best Beer Bars in the United States for 2025. These bars were nominated by an expert panel and voted as the best in the nation by their readers. And while you can get their complete listing HERE, these are five of their picks that we’re big fans of…
ChurchKey (Washington, DC) – The absolute best beer bar the mid-Atlantic, ChurchKey features a meticulously curated list of over 500 beers, overseen by beer director and partner Greg Engert who has become a force in the DC beer biz
The Thirsty Monk (Asheville, North Carolina) -This multi-level bar offers a diverse range of beers, including a basement Belgian bar, a main-level American craft bar, and a rooftop bar with house-brewed selections.
The Porter Beer Bar (Atlanta, Georgia) – Known for its extensive beer menu featuring over 800 selections, The Porter Beer Bar offers a cozy ambiance complemented by a menu of elevated pub fare.
The Map Room (Chicago, Illinois) – Dubbed ‘A Traveler’s Tavern,’ The Map Room offers an extensive beer list from around the world, creating a global experience for beer pilgrims.
Toronado (San Francisco, California) – A staple in the craft beer community since 1987, Toronado, which was originally owned by Sierra Nevada Brewing, offers a mind-blowing selection of local and international brews.
Words to Drink By
“Just because you love it, that doesn’t mean you’ll make any money doing it.” – Bob Lefsetz, Music industry writer and media analyst
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Dream Brewery Job For Sour Beer Lovers
Vault City, an Edinburgh-based brewery renowned for their sour beers is on the hunt for the perfect candidate to fill the dream role of ‘Sourmellier’: a beer lover who will be tasked with tasting and testing all its sour creations before they hit the shelves.
Vault City’s sour opportunity, is part of an ongoing crowd-funding campaign to build a new brewery, and those that contribute will also be able to get their hands on beers and merch with at least 33% off. But only one lucky fan is set to land the coveted role of ‘Sourmellier’, and be responsible for taste-testing all new sour beer releases in 2025.
“This role isn’t for the fainthearted – we’re looking for a sour beer fan like no other,” says co-founder Steven Smith-Hay.
“It will involve a lot of sour beer drinking so we’re looking for a very refined palette. Someone with a real understanding of the sour scale, who can present facts with no fluff and isn’t afraid to deliver raw honesty for the sake of the sour beer community.”
The fundraiser sale launches at vaultcity.co.uk on April 15 and will run for up to four weeks, offering all customers the chance of a lifetime!
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