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America’s Best Beer Bars Are Worth a Hearty Debate

Our critic has crisscrossed the country and found that all the top spots have one thing in common.

An evening at Beer Run in Chelsea.Photographer: Clay Williams
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Greetings! Bloomberg’s resident beer expert, Tony Rehagen, here. Dry January may be over, but winter is still very much upon us, and there’s no better place to find company and common ground than a great bar. Through great personal sacrifice, I’ve spent time in some of the best (and the not-so-best) across the country. But first, some brews news:

Okay, let’s get something out of the way upfront: You’re going to disagree with the following list. And that’s a good thing.