Love beer? Then you will definitely be happy with this piece of news. On May 9, the Massachusetts Brewers Guild and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will launch the newly created “Massachusetts Craft Brewers Trail” to all beer fans.

The trail is simply an excuse for beer lovers from all over to sample ales and lagers from 60 different breweries and brew pubs across Massachusetts. And who knows – you may find a new favorite beer right in your own backyard.

Breweries from different regions of Massachusetts will be hosting official kick-off parties to celebrate the public launch. The kick-off parties will offer visitors tours and pours to go along with their first Massachusetts Craft Beer Trail passport stamps. Oh yes, there will be passport stamps.

You can print yours from the Mass Brewers website or pick one up at participating Massachusetts Breweries. According to an official source, once you’ve completed a region or the entire trail, you can receive prizes by sending the stamped passport to the Mass Brewers Guild.

The launch parties will be taking place at:

South Region: Mayflower Brewing Company, 12 Resnik Rd, Plymouth

North Shore Region: Newburyport Brewing Company, 4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport

Greater Boston Region: Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave, Boston

Central Region: Wormtown Brewery, 455 Park Ave, Worcester

Western Region: Berkshire Brewing Company, 12 Railroad St, South Deerfield

The kick off parties on May 9 will lead into American Craft Beer Week, which starts May 12. Check out more information on the Massachusetts Craft Brewers Trail, here and make sure to have your passport ready.

Image via Massachusetts Brewers Guild