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Whether you need to treat yourself after a long day of work or you're celebrating the long-awaited weekend, nothing tastes better than a craft beer. Fortunately, you can find several brewpubs and breweries in the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, area where you can enjoy a delicious craft brew. Here are four of Carlisle's must-visit brewpubs. 1. Greystone Brew House Greystone Brew House is a full-service bar and restaurant specializing in seasonally driven menu items. Greystone's signature beers include the A-Roundabout IPA, named after the iconic roundabouts that feature in many of Pennsylvania's small towns. You'll love the A-Roundabout's creamy texture and tropical notes. Fans of Irish red ale will want to try the Dillston, while American pale ale fans will enjoy the Range End and its clean, refreshing flavor. No matter which beer you order, it will go great with a plate of fried dill pickles, bacon-wrapped diver scallops, or Greystone's signature meatballs. If you're in the mood for something sweet, try the Beerimisu, an espresso stout-soaked version of the classic Italian tiramisu. 2. Desperate Times Brewery At the award-winning Desperate Times Brewery, you can enjoy delicious craft brews and creative dishes in a charming European-style beer garden. Popular beers include the Desperate Times IPA, the Honest Lawbreaker Oatmeal Stout, and the Kinky Thompson Pale Ale, which is named after a legendary prohibition enforcement agent. Desperate Times also offers seasonal brews such as the Fall Spice. If wine is more your thing, try a glass of cabernet sauvignon or raspberry riesling. Be sure to order up some hobo bread, a basket of hard pretzels served with German mustard. Another favorite dish is simply called The Dish. It's baked brie with cherry preserves, served with crostini. 3. Burd's Nest Brewing Company Burd's Nest Brewing Company serves up unique brews made with fresh local ingredients in a welcoming atmosphere. If you like your beer light, citrusy, and sweet, try the Nene pale ale. For something more robust, go for the dark, chocolatey, and roasted Terrible Two's Doppelbock. Another favorite is the crisp Road Runner. Burd's Nest also serves up an extensive selection of wine and whiskey, as well as snacks such as cheese curds, fries, and chicken fingers. 4. Mellow Mink Brewery Mellow Mink Brewery is on a mission to promote the traditions of Old World and New World brewing by producing creative and delicious craft beers, using only the finest ingredients. You can enjoy the delicious draft and bottled offerings in Mellow Mink's casually elegant taproom or pick up a pack of Crowler Cans to enjoy at home. Signature drafts include the Cloud Corral IPA, a bright and pillowy New England IPA featuring Amarillo, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops. The Copious Darkness is an oatmeal stout showcasing dark cocoa, roasted coffee, and fig flavors. Another favorite is the Trail Companion, a German-style helles lager with spicy and herbal notes. Mellow Mink Brewery also serves up a delicious selection of craft cocktails. Taproom guests are welcome to bring their own snacks or have food delivered from their favorite restaurants. These are just four of Carlisle's must-visit breweries. No matter which one you visit, you're sure to enjoy a tasty brew and great company. Photo courtesy of Pexels

A great burger is everything we love rolled into one delicious package: juicy meat, melty cheese, and flavorful toppings sandwiched between soft buns. If you're craving a burger in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, these five restaurants serve some of the best. Cafe Bruges Cafe Bruges on North Pitt Street is known for its Belgian fare and extensive beer menu. The restaurant is also popular for its thick and well-seasoned burgers. If you're in the mood for comfort food, Cafe Bruges is the place to hang out. Try the locally raised sirloin or lamb burger. Non-meat options include a vegan black bean burger and a salmon burger. Choose your entree, and the staff will recommend the perfect Belgian beer pairing from more than 100 options. Carlisle Diner Carlisle Diner on West High Street serves locals tasty food in a cozy setting 24 hours a day. The family-owned restaurant prepares its famed breakfasts and burgers fresh daily. Choose from several options, including your classic burger and cheeseburger or the more creative bacon cheeseburger, pizza burger, mushroom cheeseburger, Red Devil Burger, or turkey burger. Carlisle Diner's black forest burger comes with ham, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms, while the rodeo cheeseburger is topped with barbecue sauce, American cheese, and onion rings. Feeling particularly hungry? Jimmy's Big Mouth Burger boasts double the meat and toppings. All burgers come with chips, coleslaw, and a pickle. Make any burger a deluxe to get lettuce, tomato, and onion toppings. North Hanover Grille Enjoy classic American food and craft beer at North Hanover Grille, which has a fireplace and a spacious bar area. This charming restaurant's famed burgers include the Alamo, which features an Angus patty with grilled onions, bacon, barbecue sauce, and Monterey Jack cheddar cheese, and the patty melt, with an Angus patty, Swiss cheese, and grilled onions on rye. Splurge on the Dickenson, which comes with two 6-ounce Angus patties, bacon, and American and Monterey Jack cheddar cheeses. The menu also includes a black bean burger and a variety of meats. Scalles Scalles is a Carlisle staple housed in a historic warehouse that dates back to the late 1800s. For more than 30 years, the restaurant has served comfort food and burgers that diners rave about. Order the mushroom Swiss burger, the hefty 8-ounce cheeseburger, the Black Jack chicken burger, a turkey burger, or a veggie burger. Scalles also serves subs, sandwiches, and wraps. 1794 The Whiskey Rebellion Find 1794 The Whiskey Rebellion at the downtown Carlisle's Comfort Suites Hotel, which sits on the site of the historic Whiskey Rebellion encampment. Step back in time when you visit this rustic award-winning restaurant. Enjoy the fireplace, patio, more than 50 whiskeys, and incredible burgers, along with other American fare. Try the Molly Burger, which includes 8 ounces of chuck and short ribs, plus soft cow's cheese, local Swiss, ginger peach chutney, and mixed greens on a brioche bun. Or order the juicy Mifflin Bull Burger, which comes with an 8-ounce bison patty, local Swiss cheese, Whiskey Rings (thick onion rings), and Rebel Sauce on a pretzel roll. Try the burgers at each of these Carlisle establishments to determine which one you deem the best burger in town. Don't forget to let us know! Photo courtesy of Pexels