Question 1

What is Hereforthe.beer?

Accepted Answer

Hereforthe.beer is a free web app that helps you find bars, taprooms and breweries near you. You can search by your current location, a specific beer name, or a beer style to discover venues serving what you want to drink.

Question 2

How does Hereforthe.beer find venues?

Accepted Answer

Hereforthe.beer combines Untappd check-in data with Google Maps venue data. Enter a location or allow GPS access, then search for a beer or style to see which nearby venues have been serving it recently.

Question 3

Is Hereforthe.beer free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Hereforthe.beer is completely free to use. No account or sign-up is required.

Question 4

What data does Hereforthe.beer use?

Accepted Answer

Hereforthe.beer uses Untappd's public check-in data to show which beers are being served at nearby venues, and Google Maps Platform for location services, geocoding and venue discovery.

Question 5

Can I find breweries as well as bars?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Nearby and Top Rated modes search for both bars and breweries using Google Places, and the Beer search mode finds any venue — bar, taproom or brewery — where that beer has recently been checked in on Untappd.