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Where are your hops grown? To put the hop-growing regions in their global context, here’s a comparative look at the production in various countries.

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In this throwback IPA style that recalls the beauty of malt—both visually and in the flavor—you can go with a complex, layered all-grain grist. Or, you can get there quicker (and just as beautifully red) with an intentional approach to extract brewing.

• Red IPA
• Extract Brewing
• Red Ale

Our contributing editor is one of the most respected voices in beer journalism today. Here are highlights from her past year in beer.

• Critic’s List
• Best in Beer
• Montana

Our editorial director and podcast host shares his top tipples from the year that was, plus a few thoughts on upcoming trends.

• Critic's List
• Best in Beer
• Cold IPA

Our own Hops Insider and the author of multiple books pored-over and dog-eared by pro and amateur brewers alike, Stan shares his top picks of the past year in beer.

• Critic's List
• Best in Beer

Kelly Montgomery, head brewer and co-owner at Third Eye in Cincinnati, shares this homebrew-scale recipe for their GABF gold medal–winning milk stout.

• Beer Recipe
• Stout
• Milk Stout

Kelly Montgomery of Third Eye Brewing won four straight GABF gold medals for milk stout—and he did it at two different breweries, using two different recipes. We sent David Nilsen to get the insights on how.

• Milk Stout
• Brewer’s Perspective
• Lactose

Stan Hieronymus, Kate Bernot, Alex Kidd, Courtney Iseman, and Joe Stange all talk through their personal lists of top ten beers of 2022, along with their hot takes and favorite growing styles.

• Podcast
• Critics Lists
• Best in Beer

Those lines are the last thing to touch your beer before it goes into the glass, so proper cleaning is essential. Here’s how.

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• Draft Lines
• Cleaning

Here are the top 30 craft brands based on total dollar sales within IRI-tracked sales channels over the preceding 52 weeks ending on May 15, 2022.

“It took us 25 years to launch our first beer club, and now we can’t imagine life without it,” says Firestone Walker brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It is not only enabling us to create some really interesting beers—it’s also fostering a deeper personal connection with our most passionate fans.”

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In this special once-per-year episode, we reveal all your favorite beers, breweries, beer cities, and more—as voted on by Craft Beer & Brewing readers—plus, we walk through each of our Best 20 Beers in 2022.

• Podcast
• Best in Beer 2022
• Readers’ Choice