Wormtown Brewery display showing hops, malt and barley.

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#73. Worcester

Due to its location in central Massachusetts, Worcester is nicknamed “Heart of the Commonwealth” and is highly regarded for its Victorian-era architecture. Nine institutions of higher learning provide a college-town atmosphere, with many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The brew industry is getting bigger thanks to venues like 3cross Brewing Co. and Wormtown Brewery, which features selections like our choice, Be Hoppy IPA, and a Warthog Wheat.

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