While we all have our go-to brewery and usually our go-to beer, sometimes we’ve gotta try something new – or at least see what other people have said about it on Untappd.

The deets: it’s a geosocial networking app that allows you to check in to breweries, list and rate beers, earn badges, keep up with what your friends are drinking + more.

In honor of International Beer Day (it's tomorrow – we gave you some time to plan), we’ve rounded up a special list of 10 breweries around the Upstate, their highest rated beer on Untappd, the deets on that beer, and another great option if the highest rated beer is only seasonal.

🍺Fireforge Crafted Beer

Nano Brewery |📍311 E Washington St

Popular Rated Beer: Pumpkin Royale | Pumpkin/Yam Beer | 8.8% ABV | ⭐ 4.27

🗣What you said: “Fantastic with ice cream too.”

➡This beer isn’t currently on tap, but "Pool Honeys" Peach Milkshake IPA, with fresh peaches from Clemson's Musser Fruit Research Farm is an amazing choice for summer.

🍺13 Stripes Brewery

Micro Brewery |📍250 Mill St, #1, Taylors

Popular Rated Beer: Olde Soul Whiskey Imperial Stout | Stout-Imperial Milk/Sweet | 10.8% ABV | ⭐ 4.35

🗣What you said: “Cinnamon, spicy, and the tequila barrel compliments it all.”

➡This beer isn’t currently on tap, but the Machias Liberty Nitro Milk Stout is similar.

🍺Swamp Rabbit Brewery & Taproom

Brew Pub |📍26 S Main St, Travelers Rest

Popular Rated Beer: Black Plague | Lager-Dark | 11.2% ABV | ⭐ 4.02

🗣What you said: “Very good! Does not taste like 11.2%.” read: it’s dangerously good.

🍺Thomas Creek Brewery

Micro Brewery |📍2054 Piedmont Hwy

Popular Rated Beer: Imperial Brown (Aged In Bacardi Rum Barrels) | Brown Ale-Imperial/Double | 10% ABV | ⭐ 4.25

🍺Quest Brewing Company

Micro Brewery |📍55 Airview Dr

Popular Rated Beer: Kaldi 2013 | Stout-American | 8% ABV | ⭐ 4.3

➡This is a seasonal beer but you can try the Kaldi Coffee Stout anytime, which is also amazing.

🍺Yee-Haw Brewing Company

Micro Brewery |📍307 E McBee Ave, Suite C

Popular Rated Beer: Velvet Charmer | Scotch Ale | 9% ABV | ⭐ 3.91

🍺Brewery 85

Micro Brewery |📍6 Whitlee Court

Popular Rated Beer: Tea Time | Brown Ale-American | 5.5% ABV | ⭐ 3.99

🍺Upstate Craft Beer Co.

Brew Pub |📍400 August Rd.

Popular Rated Beer: Haze Gray, And Hopped Away! | IPA-American | 7.1 ABV | ⭐ 4.52

🍺Birds Fly South Ale Project

Micro Brewery |📍1320 Hampton Ave Ext

Popular Rated Beer: Neapolitan Wolves | Stout - American Imperial / Double | 12% ABV | ⭐ 4.43

🍺Iron Hill Brewery

Brew Pub |📍741 Haywood Rd

Popular Rated Beer: Chocolate Factory Stout | Stout-American | 6.5% ABV | ⭐ 4.27

You can consider this your #MustTry beer list. And, if you’re already a beer connoisseur or an Untappd medalist, share this with a pal or two who would love to try some of these beers out for themselves.

– Jordan