7 Beer Spas In The Us Where You Can Find Your Hoppy Place

When I travel I treat myself to a spa treatment or wellness experience as often as I can. Sometimes this might be something as simple as sitting in a sauna to reduce stress and soothe my aching muscles. On other occasions, I might splurge on a massage. On a recent trip to Orlando, Florida, I indulged in my first-ever visit to a beer spa.

Beer spas are nothing new. The concept of bathing in hops has existed for centuries, especially in the Czech Republic, where the first modern beer spa opened in Prague in 1981. The concept is still relatively new to the U.S., but beer spas have begun to pop up within the past decade.

What is a beer spa?

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked into My Beer Spa in Orlando. Would I submerge myself in a giant vat of sticky beer? It turns out the answer is no. Beer is crafted from water, hops, yeast, and malted grain (usually barley). As luck would have it, these components also benefit your skin. Hops is packed with antioxidants that fight inflammation, yeast contains vitamin B and amino acids that pamper and hydrate the skin, and barley has antioxidants and amino acids that boost collagen production. At beer spas, these ingredients are added to thermal baths for a soothing soak.

Although no two beer spas are the same, amenities might include private lounge areas, infrared saunas, and zero-gravity massage chairs. Beer spas usually include complimentary beer as part of the experience — or it's available for purchase. Some beer spas also offer wine and other libations.

Are you ready to go to your hoppy place? Here are a few of our favorite U.S. beer spas.

My Beer Spa, Orlando, Florida

Private treatment rooms at My Beer Spa have jetted wooden tubs, luxe personal bathrooms with toilet and shower, an infrared sauna, a relaxing hay bed, and a TV. They also include complimentary taps of self-serve local craft beers. (Wine also is available for an extra fee.) The bubbling thermal soaks are brimming with vitamins and minerals derived from beer ingredients to pamper and heal your skin. With so many amenities, it feels like having an entire spa to yourself.

Oakwell Beer Spa, Denver, Colorado

It should come as no surprise that Denver is home to Oakwell Beer Spa. After all, Denver is one of the best beer cities in the U.S. Beer spa amenities include a posh taproom that boasts a rotating roster of Colorado breweries, as well as wine, cider, and even kombucha. Beer therapy rooms feature bubbling cedar tubs filled with barley, hops, and aromatic herbs. Each room also includes a private shower, infrared sauna, and cedar deck. Don’t miss the space-themed relaxation lounge, where you can elevate your experience with an optional zero-gravity massage session.

Pivovar Beer Spa, Waco, Texas

Pivovar operates a hotel, restaurant, brewery, and beer spa, so you can make an entire vacation out of celebrating your love of beer. The beer spa experience features stunning copper tubs offering bubbling baths infused with herbal beer ingredients. Treatment rooms have private showers. Optional upgrades include pairing your beer spa treatment with a flight of Pivovar beer, a flight of Czech wine, or a cheese board from the on-site restaurant.

At Pint of Peace, beer baths are combined with traditional wellness treatments like massages, facials, and mud wraps. Experiences include a tranquil soak in a brewer’s blend followed by a facial and a massage; a beer bath, massage, and sauna package; and a serene beer bubble bath. Local beers are available to enhance your treatment. If you live in the area, memberships are available.

Beer is good, but it somehow tastes even better when you’re sipping it from a wooden tub at Piva Beer Spa. Along with a traditional beer soak with hops and barley, packages include options like salt therapy rooms, stream rooms, saunas, beer masks, and zero-gravity massage chairs. It’s a cool experience to add to your list of the best things to do in Chicago.

Appalachian Beer Spa and Massage Lounge, Arden, North Carolina

Appalachian Beer Spa and Massage Lounge is located just outside Asheville, also recognized as one of America’s best beer cities. In addition to beer soaks, clientele will find treatments like beer hair masks, vino soaks, foot soaks, massage therapy, and, of course, local beer, wine, cider, and soda.

The Spa at Bierbath is a pub, spa, and market centered around craft beer. The private suites include infrared saunas, rain showers, and deep wooden soaking tubs. Treatments include with select craft beer, sodas, and water. Wine is available for purchase. Add a charcuterie board if you’re peckish. Feeling hungrier? Head over to The Pub at Bierbath for some grub.