Few statements elicit a more perplexed look of distaste on the faces of our non-American friends than the avowed desire to sample some American beers. Coors, Budweiser, and Miller have given American beer an undeservedly unsavory reputation. The truth is that there are hundreds of excellent microbreweries throughout the country that make a wide variety of delicious, full-bodied beers. Because most of them have only a limited, local distribution, one of the joys of travelling around the United States is the opportunity to sample these craft beers.

If you’re on your way to or from Yosemite, stop by Mariposa on your way. The burgers at Sugar Pines are top-notch, and The Alley is a great place to sample the local brews in this old frontier town.
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