http://www.examiner.com/x-241-Beer-Examiner~y2008m12d10-Where-is-Beertown-USA–who-can-claim-top-honors

#1 Hood River, Oregon  3 breweries in 6,736 1 brewery per 2,345

#2 Durango, Colorado 4 breweries in 16,007 1 brewery per 4,001

#3 Burlington, Vermont    4 breweries in 38,531 1 brewery per 9,633

#4 Boulder, Colorado 9 breweries in 93,552 1 brewery per 10,394

#5 Asheville, North Carolina 6 breweries in 73,875 1 brewery per 12,312

#6 Bend, Oregon   6 breweries in 74,563 1 brewery per 12,427

#7 Portland, Maine  4 breweries in 62,825 1 brewery per 15,706

#8 Portland, Oregon 30 breweries in 550,396 1 brewery in 18,346