According to the Brewers Association, the majority of Americans now live within 10 miles of a craft brewery. Buy local and more money stays closer to home, which not only helps your local brewers brew more of the beer you love, but it also supports your local economy.
Going local gives you the opportunity to drink the freshest, best-tasting beer, but also make connections, meet the brewers, and contribute to something built out of passion. Also, many craft breweries are very supportive of their communities; using locally sourced ingredients, giving time and effort to help host events, and funding local charities.