Bamberg, Germany

Bamberg, Germany, offers an unmatched beer density with 11 breweries serving just 75,000 residents. This averages out to one brewery per 6,818 people. This small city is also the global capital of rauchbier, a smoked beer that has been perfected at Brauerei Schlenkerla since 1678. The historic center of Bamberg, which includes several brewery landmarks, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, adding a rich cultural dimension to the city's brewing scene.