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A North Carolina destination is a \u201cstaple\u201d for beer lovers \u2014 and it ranks among the nation\u2019s best breweries.<\/p>\n

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Sierra Nevada Taproom<\/a> in Mills River<\/a> is No. 9 on a list of fan-favorite places to grab a cold one.<\/p>\n

To determine the top \u201c25 breweries pouring happiness by the pint,\u201d the review website Yelp said it studied beer spots<\/a> across the United States. It focused on the \u201cvolume and ratings of reviews\u201d left over time from Elite users, who are active on the platform.<\/p>\n

Sierra Nevada Taproom was the only brewery in North Carolina<\/a> to earn a spot on the national list. The destination in the mountains has seating options indoors and outdoors, with live music on the weekends, according to its website.<\/p>\n

\u201cA staple among beer lovers, you can visit this celebrated brand in-person at one of their two taprooms in the U.S.,\u201d Yelp wrote in its July 6 report. \u201cSierra Nevada not only prides itself on crafting excellent beer, but also on sustainable business practices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sierra Nevada\u2019s other taproom<\/a> in California missed out on the national list. Meanwhile, fans helped the North Carolina location earn 4.5 out of 5 stars on Yelp.<\/p>\n

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Many took to the website to praise the opportunity to enjoy food and beer<\/a> \u2014 including lagers and ales \u2014 while taking in scenic views from the patio. Others loved going on brewery tours<\/a>, which range from the one-hour \u201choppy hour\u201d experience to the three-hour \u201cbeer geek\u201d experience.<\/p>\n

The taproom is in Mills River, a roughly 20-mile drive south from Asheville. For years, Asheville\u2019s beer scene<\/a> has been named one of the nation\u2019s best<\/a>, with ranking websites highlighting its beer prices and volume of breweries, CharlotteFive previously reported.<\/p>\n

Across the country, Yelp said the No. 1 brewery is Pure Project in Carlsbad, California, a roughly 35-mile drive north from San Diego.<\/p>\n

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