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With craft beer gaining more and more popularity around the world every day, CNN went ahead and found out just where to go and have a bottle while travelling. Here are the 15 best beer cities in the world!

Breweries experiment a lot today with their craft beers, try to reimagine old tastes and techniques and create no one, it is quite impossible not to find something you like, according to CNN.

Here is the list of the top 15 cities to get a beer with your friends in:

• Portland, Maine, USA

Portland, ME, has the most breweries per capita in the US and is on every true beer fanatics list to visit. Novare Res is an excellent place to start at, the bar’s rotating taps will for sure be a hit, offering beers such as Allagash, Bissell Brothers, Liquid Riot or Maine Beer Co. The next stop should be Oxbow Blending & Bottling; it offers European inspired beers as well as a chill, warehouse-style bar. Lastly, you should visit Foulmouthed Brewing, a used-to-be auto shop, and try their Grawlix IPA, made from locally grown hops.

• Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Asheville has a history of craft brewing. The Green Man Brewery and Dirty Jack’s are staples of the city and have been for a long time. Wicked Weed Brewing is another must-visit; they experiment with all kinds of flavours and tastes. The Westville Pub offers an extensive range of beers; regional favourites are always available along with their own beers.

• Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Grand Rapids did not nickname itself “Beer City, USA” for nothing. Founders Brewing has over 80 breweries in the area and is the one Grand Rapids has to thank for being known. Brewery Vivant serves tasty farmhouse ales; their “Pleinde Vie” is a must-try. (Fun fact: it is located in a former funeral home.) The Mitten, situated at an old firehouse, has a menu full of pun-filled names, which Baseball fans will undoubtedly find funny.

• Brussels, Belgium

Belgium has a rich history of beers and brewery, many traditions stemming from Trappist monasteries, but most of them are not open to the public. Cantillon, in Brussels, offers daily tours and fruity flavours. Brussels Beer Project is known for experimentation and collaboration. They have over 40 new beers each your, so you will find something appealing for sure.

• Tokyo, Japan

Popeye is the oldest craft beer bar in Tokyo. It was founded in 1960, to a western image and they broadened their menu in the 90s. They now have 70 taps, and an offer of international beers. Baird Harajuka Tap Room combines Japanese izakaya and beer. They serve Connecticut-style pizza to go along with unique seasonal beers and regulars. Hitachino Brewing Lab is one of the most famous breweries in Japan. It is near Akihabara station, offers Kiuchi Brewery’s Hitachino Nest beer, limited-edition beers and samples, too.

• Shanghai, China

Did you know that China consumes a quarter of the beer in the world? Shanghai has a wide range of local and international offerings. Boxing Cat Brewery has three locations in the city; they often collaborate with other national and international breweries. Daga Brewpub is a three-story bar with 40 taps. The Hop Project, though much smaller, is just as amazing. It is a grilled cheese restaurant with a rotating craft beer tap.

• Berlin, Germany

Brauhaus Lemke is the oldest craft brewer in Berlin. Vagabund will be your favourite if you love IPA and APA, American expatriates opened it. Hops & Barley is located in an old butcher shop, offers traditional beer styles and has a cosy, chill vibe.

Did you know that they now serve beer on Hungarian trains? Find out more HERE.

• Rome, Italy

Birra Baladin is a great first stop; they are one of the biggest craft beer producers in the country. They offer tours on Sundays, but the beer garden is always happy to have visitors. Donkey Punch is a rock-and-roll centred shop, where you can grab a bite along with a Birra Plurale golden ale. One of the first craft beer bars is Ma Che Siente Venuti a Fà, with 16 taps of international brews.