Ready to hop into the thriving beer industry?

Well drink to that.

By the way, this list is not ranked.

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Bend, Oregon

This scenic, beer-centric town boasts the highest number of microbreweries per capita in the nation.

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In 1988, Deschutes Brewery opened up as Bends first brewery.

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Bend Brewing Company, Cascade Lakes Brewery and Silver Moon Brewing would later follow, along with many others.

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With a tourism-based economy, the city holds numerous events to celebrate its beloved beverage.

Visitors enjoy the Brewgrass Festival, Beer City Festival, and Asheville Beer Week, to name a few.

With 35 breweries, jobs in the industry are plentiful and range from marketing to brewing to bartending.

In more recent years, it has made a name for itself as a beer destination.

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Baltimore, Maryland

Packed with historic neighborhoods, museums and award-winning restaurants, Baltimore is an evolving harbor city.

Despite its share of struggles, the citysbeer industry is rapidly growing.

In just 10 years, it went from having under a dozen breweries to over 70.

Located in northern Colorado, this youthful town pulls its weight in the states beer industry.

With over 20 breweries, it produces 70% of the states craft beer.

Downtown Birmingham is experiencing a renaissance centered around the food and beverage industry.

Breweries like Avondale Brewing have played a big role in the citys revitalization and success.

3 among states for gallons consumed per capita and seventh in breweries per capita.

This gateway city offers visitors and residents access to the states stunning wilderness areas.

With a population of 72,072, the city has seven independent breweries pouring carefully crafted potions .

Burlington, Vermont

Vermont has more breweries per capita than any other state.

Move to this small city and you could ride the waves while making brews year-round.

Annette Benedetti is a writer, editor and photographer from Portland, OR.

Her work appears in a variety of publications including Bust, Red Tricycle, Motherly and Domino.

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