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Pride in Austin may not be until August, technically, but it’s always a good time to show up for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Chicago

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Las Vegas

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Lifestyle

In Las Vegas, we celebrate Pride in October (officially LGBT History Month).

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New York

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Nestled between East Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Mary’s Bar is a recent addition to Brookyn’s growing string of queer spaces.

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San Diego

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Home to one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, the San Diego neighborhood of Hillcrest is where much of the city’s queer community has been traditionally centered, but in recent years, gayborhoods have also emerged in North Park, University Heights, Normal Heights and beyond, creating welcoming havens for locals and visitors in search of queer-friendly bars and clubs, as well as restaurants, theatres, retail shops, and other businesses.

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Boston

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When it comes to queer nightlife in New England, Provincetown might be the first to come to mind when thinking of big events and celebrations—but sprinkled throughout Boston, you’ll also find a thriving scene of LGBTQ+ friendly parties, sports bars, theme nights, karaoke, brunches, cabaret, and more.

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Atlanta

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Washington DC

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Denver

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The Best Breweries in Dallas-Fort Worth make great lagers, fruited sours, IPAs, red ale, spicy saisons, and other unique, locally-brewed beers.


Dallas

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North Texas has been a Utopia for craft beer lovers ever since 2004 when <a href="https://rahrbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Rahr &amp; Sons Brewing Company</a> tapped its first keg for the public. The growth of these hoppy havens was slow and steady in the beginning and though a few great ones closed this past year, local brewers continue to evolve and innovate. Several have become household names and seen explosive growth, including <a href="http://www.franconiabrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Franconia Brewing</a>, <a href="http://www.deepellumbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Deep Ellum Brewing Company</a>, <a href="http://www.peticolasbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Peticolas Brewing Company</a>, <a href="https://lakewoodbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Lakewood Brewing</a>, <a href="https://martinhousebrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Martin House Brewing Company</a>, <a href="https://fcbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Four Corners Brewing Company</a>, and <a href="https://communitybeer.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Community Beer Co.</a> These breweries should be recognized as trailblazers and deserve your drinking dollars as much as the next, but we want to shine the spotlight and 13 breweries that might be slightly lesser known outside of their immediate towns and neighborhoods. So plan your own beer crawl (it’s Oktoberfest season, after all) and make your way through all the pioneers listed above, as well every single one of the great craft breweries in Dallas listed below. (Maybe split them up over a few days so your liver won’t hate you.)

North Texas has been a Utopia for craft beer lovers ever since 2004 when <a href="https://rahrbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Rahr &amp; Sons Brewing Company</a> tapped its first keg for the public. The growth of these hoppy havens was slow and steady in the beginning and though a few great ones closed this past year, local brewers continue to evolve and innovate. Several have become household names and seen explosive growth, including <a href="http://www.franconiabrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Franconia Brewing</a>, <a href="http://www.deepellumbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Deep Ellum Brewing Company</a>, <a href="http://www.peticolasbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Peticolas Brewing Company</a>, <a href="https://lakewoodbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Lakewood Brewing</a>, <a href="https://martinhousebrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Martin House Brewing Company</a>, <a href="https://fcbrewing.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Four Corners Brewing Company</a>, and <a href="https://communitybeer.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Community Beer Co.</a> These breweries should be recognized as trailblazers and deserve your drinking dollars as much as the next, but we want to shine the spotlight and 13 breweries that might be slightly lesser known outside of their immediate towns and neighborhoods. So plan your own beer crawl (it’s Oktoberfest season, after all) and make your way through all the pioneers listed above, as well every single one of the great craft breweries in Dallas listed below. (Maybe split them up over a few days so your liver won’t hate you.)

With 16 beers on tap on any given visit, you’ll find a new favorite among lagers, fruited sours, and IPAS. The brewers also launch a new small-batch beer every Friday, so it’s definitely worth scheduling a weekend visit (there’s also live music Fridays and Saturdays). This way you maximize the opportunity to discover something truly unique to enjoy on the dog-friendly beer garden with a bratwurst or pub burger in one hand and an icy cold brew in the other. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating.

3 Nations Brewing Co.

Three Nations Brewery

Three Nations Brewing Co.

This tie-dye-loving nano brewery doesn’t yet have any facilities open to the public (<a href="https://wefunder.com/happyhippiebrewingcompany" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">but you can invest if you want to be in the beer biz</a>). Until they raise the funds for a brick-and-mortar, find their creative beers at an ever-growing number of stores and restaurants around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Become a Friend of the Devil with your first sip of their salted caramel milk stout or get a boost from a Smoke on the Water cayenne-infused smoke porter. Here’s to peace, love, and plenty of Happy Hippie beer. How to book: Stop by <a href="https://happyhippiebeer.com/beer-finder" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">one of these local retailers</a>.

Happy Hippie Brewing Co.

Happy Hippie

Though they’ve been a popular Thai-Vietnamese kitchen for more than a decade, not everyone knows that they also operate a nano brewery that utilizes ingredients found in their kitchen to create unique beers that pair perfectly with their cuisine. The Bia Hoi Vietnamese lager works with just about anything, but get adventurous with a Peach Tea Wheat or the Thai PA, a pale ale brewed with lemongrass, ginger, Makrut lime, galangal, turmeric, coriander, cilantro, and five different American hops. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating, order take-out via <a href="https://direct.chownow.com/order/3402/locations" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">ChowNow</a>, or get delivery <a href="https://order.online/business/-4998/en-US" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">online</a>.

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Union Bear had the distinction of being Plano’s first ever brewery when they debuted a few years back, and it has continued to build up its roster of delicious brews with something to satisfy nearly every flavor preference (and to complement literally everything on the food menu—just ask your server). Enjoy their UB No Coast IPA or the bubbly Bear Claw Blood Orange Hard Seltzer for an on-trend refresher. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order delivery via <a href="https://postmates.com/store/union-bear/5LF1KJB2S2KEvnJjjxl21Q?pl=JTdCJTIyYWRkcmVzcyUyMiUzQSUyMjEyMjElMjBDb3Jkb3ZhJTIwU3QlMjIlMkMlMjJyZWZlcmVuY2UlMjIlM0ElMjI5OTMzMzhjZS0wZWFkLTM3ZWEtM2ZlNy0wNDNhZjVlYzQzMzMlMjIlMkMlMjJyZWZlcmVuY2VUeXBlJTIyJTNBJTIydWJlcl9wbGFjZXMlMjIlMkMlMjJsYXRpdHVkZSUyMiUzQTI1Ljc1OTQ4MDA0NzMxNjI2NiUyQyUyMmxvbmdpdHVkZSUyMiUzQS04MC4yNzY4NTk5MjUwMTYlN0Q%3D" rel="noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">Postmates</a>.

Located atop Legacy Hall, Unlawful Assembly brews beers that complement just about everything the food hall has to offer. Just tote your dish upstairs and leave it to one of their knowledgeable beertenders to guide you in the right sudsy pairing, or simply drop in food-less to drink your way through the boundary-pushing lineup. Regardless, don’t overlook creative endeavors like the taproom-only Brut IPA, The Bandit. Or challenge authority with a Deviant Behavior Belgian Wit. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating.

Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co.

Unlawful Assembly Brewing Company

After a successful run in East Dallas, this crowd-pleaser has relocated near Dallas Love Field and added a full kitchen serving everything from beer cheese queso to gluten-friendly fried chicken. On tap, discover more than three dozen (mostly) local options, including several brewed onsite such as the spicy Jalapeño Saison that has a kick to match your buzz. Show up at 7 pm on a Tuesday to geek out at its popular trivia night. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order food take-out <a href="https://commerce.arryved.com/location/BHZ-sqz4/modality/pickup/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">online</a>.

On Rotation

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On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen

This family-run operation taps into every member's skills to create a memorable collection of brews. Must-try pints include the universally beloved Busy Body blonde lager, the malty Knock Out Irish red ale, and the Cat Fight IPA, boasting a devilishly intoxicating 6.66% ABV. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order delivery via <a href="https://drizly.com/search?q=bitter%20sisters" rel="noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">Drizly</a>.

Bitter Sisters Brewery

Bitter Sisters Brewing Company

What started as a garage-based hobby among friends has blossomed into a full-service brewpub peddling everything from sandwiches and salads to wings and English-style fish and chips. Raise The Flag Sopapilla Cheesecake Golden Strong Ale brings back all sorts of Pancho’s Mexican buffet memories, but if you want to explore their full range order up an adorable picnic basket filled with five-ounce tastings of every brew on tap. They have a great happy hour and twice-monthly drag brunch, too. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order take-out and delivery via <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/funkypicnic/v3" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Toast</a>.

Funky Picnic Brewery & Cafe

Funky Picnic Brewery & Café

Small-batch craft ales are the trademark offering at this brewery, which derives its name from the fable of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">The Scorpion and the Frog</a> and runs on the ethos of sticking true to one’s nature. The founders here have declared that it’s in their nature to brew, so brew they do. Check out the Frigid Underworld imperial espresso stout for a real kick and revel in the fact that Grapevine’s got far more to offer than wine. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating, order take-out <a href="https://ordering.app/hopstingbrewingco/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">online</a>, or get delivery via <a href="https://drizly.com/beer/lager/hop-and-sting-monarch-american-lager/p104236" rel="noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">Drizly</a>.

Hop & Sting

Every brewery loves to experiment, but at Manhattan Project they like to remind their customers that they’ll never release a beer if it doesn’t meet their rigorous standards. Standouts among their over-achieving lot include Atomic Alliance (a piña colada IPA), Double Half-Life (a West Coast IPA), and Plutonium-239 (a coconut porter). How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order delivery via <a href="https://drizly.com/beer-brands/manhattan-project-beer-co/b18319" rel="noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">Drizly</a>, <a href="https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/the-manhattan-project-beer-company-2215-sulphur-street-dallas/2181153" rel="noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">Grubhub</a>, and <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/dallas/food-delivery/the-manhattan-project-beer-company/iU2LLlTCTbWCBrMbo09x5A?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=place-action-link" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Uber Eats</a>.

Manhattan Project Beer Company

The Manhattan Project Beer Company

If you’ve been to a restaurant or bar in North Texas, chances are you’ve sampled the Freaky Deaky Belgian Tripel-style ale—partly because it’s a fun name to say, partly because the label features a monk showing off fishnet stockings and red high heels under his robe. Luckily, its flavor equals its irreverence. At the taproom, sample other greatest hits like the Allgood German Kolsch and Charity, an aptly-titled German Alt benefiting a different local non-profit each quarter. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating.

Oak Highlands Brewery

This veteran- and family-owned brewery was built from the ground up back in 2014, the first in Dallas to do so since the late 19th century. From year-round favorites like 100 Million Angels Singing IPA and Fire Ant Funeral amber ale to the very on-trend TAPWTR line of craft hard seltzers, there’s always something good on (and at) TAP. The patio’s dog-friendly and you’ll frequently find live music, trivia, and other events taking place on-site. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating, order take-out <a href="https://texasaleproject.square.site/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">online</a>, or get delivery via <a href="https://drizly.com/search?q=texas%20ale%20project" rel="noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">Drizly</a>.

Texas Ale Project

Taking full advantage of their White Rock Lake locale (some trails lead directly to their sunny patio), the fleet here draws both recipe inspiration and names from their lush surroundings. That means you could soon be walking through Big Thicket while drinking its namesake blonde ale, and if you’re unlucky enough to experience a Capsized Kayak in real life, you can drown your sorrows with a pint of said disaster’s honey wheat ale. Each pairs perfectly with an order of Tater Kegs (a.k.a. loaded tots). A different daily special gives beer enthusiasts the chance to grab a specific pint for $4 or $5. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating, order take-out <a href="https://www.whiterockalehouse.com/order-online/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">online</a>, or get delivery via <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/dallas/food-delivery/white-rock-alehouse-%26-brewery/tMiWM4lsSjSE8MDs132MWw?utm_source=AdWords_NonBrand&amp;utm_campaign=CM2049463-search-google-nonbrand_1_-99_US-National_e_all_acq_cpc_en_DSA_Exact__dsa-957608126530_459314883106_105836485885_b_c&amp;campaign_id=10945138450&amp;adg_id=105836485885&amp;fi_id=&amp;match=b&amp;net=g&amp;dev=c&amp;dev_m=&amp;ad_id=459314883106&amp;cre=459314883106&amp;kwid=dsa-957608126530&amp;kw=&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwnqH7BRDdARIsACTSAdtq3Wbl33hQx2HtvxxNqhZQS1k91L3O0UPmiuOY_rZNW4gG6NVfCywaAvaOEALw_wcB&amp;placement=&amp;tar=&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwnqH7BRDdARIsACTSAdtq3Wbl33hQx2HtvxxNqhZQS1k91L3O0UPmiuOY_rZNW4gG6NVfCywaAvaOEALw_wcB" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">Uber Eats</a> and <a href="https://postmates.com/merchant/white-rock-alehouse-brewery-dallas-1" rel="noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">Postmates</a>.

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