Hundreds of new craft breweries open across the United States each year. On March 4, USA Today announced its take on the 10 Best New Breweries in the US.

To determine the best new breweries in the nation, USA Today asked a panel of beer experts to nominate their top picks for breweries that have been in operation since 2023. Readers then voted from that list to decide this year’s winners.

So now (drum roll, please…), here are the 10 best new breweries across the country, according to USA Today and its readers.

1# Hearth Brewing (Harrison, Ohio) — This family-owned brewery, known for its stone-fired pizzas, is located in a rustic, lodge-like setting centered around a massive two-story fireplace—which inspired its name. Founded by the Otis family (father Greg and son Cory) alongside friend Andy Plogsted, the brewery focuses on “great beer for great people” paired with destination-quality food.

2# Deep Fried Beers / Night School (Athens, New York) — Night School is a brewery, pizzeria, and cocktail bar located in the riverfront village of Athens, New York. It serves as the physical home and taproom for Deep Fried Beers, a distinctive craft beer label founded by brewer Johnny Osborne.

3# Elder Piper Beer & Cider (Petoskey, Michigan) –  Elder Piper Beer & Cider is an artisanal brewery and cidery located in Petoskey, Michigan, that opened in early 2024. Located in a historic early 20th-century manufacturing building, the taproom features original wood floors and large windows. It is described as a “neighborhood hangout” with a cozy, unpretentious vibe.

4# Lombardi Brewing Company (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) — Lombardi Brewing Company is a microbrewery and taproom located in the historic Milwaukee Gas Light Company’s West Side Works campus in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley. The brewery was founded by John Lombardi, the grandson of legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi.

5# Future Days Beer Company (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Future Days Beer Company is an independent, brewer-owned brewery located in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia. Founded by longtime friends and former college roommates Nick Mata and Sean McGuire, the brewery operates out of a two-story renovated carriage house that features a rustic industrial design with high ceilings and a vintage pool table.

6# Terranaut Beer (Bend, Oregon) — Terranaut Beer is a small-batch, award-winning brewery in Bend, Oregon, known for its creative and experimental brews. The taproom is cozy, eclectic, and “hipster,” with vintage vinyl records, colorful artwork, and comfortable second-hand furniture.

7# Blue Jay Brewing Co. (St. Louis, Missouri) — Blue Jay Brewing is a small, family-owned brewery in the Midtown neighborhood of St. Louis that specializes in high-quality, small-batch lagers. Opened in December 2023 by husband-and-wife team Jay and Nicole Thompson, the brewery has quickly gained national acclaim, including being named VinePair’s 2025 Brewery of the Year.

8# Buena Connection Brewing Company (Buena, New Jersey) — Buena Connection Brewing Company is a family-owned, family-friendly brewery that opened in April 2025 in a massive 18,000-square-foot former fitness facility. The space is renowned for its “colossal” size and unique layout, which retains elements of its past as a gym.

9# The Test Brewery (Brooklyn, New York) — The Test Brewery is a “test-kitchen” brewing company and self-described “think-tank” located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Founded by Ben Clayton, a former Blue Hill bar alum, the brewery focuses on innovation, collaboration, and experimental beer styles.

10# Atomic Clock Brewing Co. (Durham, North Carolina) — Atomic Clock Brewing Co. is a craft brewery and full-service kitchen located in Durham’s Warehouse District. Founded by siblings Brian and Colleen Quinn, the brewery is housed in a historic former city fleet maintenance garage.

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Congratulations to all of this year’s “Best New Breweries” winners…Live long and prosper!