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Best in Beer 2020 Readers’ Choice: Who Brews It Best?Going beyond your No. 1 fave brewer, we asked you for your favorite beers and brewers in eight specific style categories, from saisons to stouts (and, of course, IPAs).
Video Tip: Getting the Most Out of Stronger BeersBy Greg EngertTemperature and glassware can play important supporting roles when pouring and enjoying stronger beers. Greg Engert explains how in this video tip.
Recipe: Springdale Kölsch MoneyBy Jack HendlerCourtesy of Jack Hendler of Springdale Beer and Jack's Abby, here is a homebrew-scale recipe for one of our Best 20 Beers in 2020. “Creating malt intensity without body or too much residual sweetness requires excellent process control from the brewer.”
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Best in Beer 2020 Readers’ Choice: Homebrew Brand, Gear & Retailer of the YearOnce again, you told us your favorite homebrew gear, manufacturers, and retailers. It was a year of small shifts and subtle moves, as your favorite brands of 2020 remained largely unchanged.
Podcast Episode 159: Writers and Critics Stan Hieronymus, Kate Bernot, Alex Kidd, Samer Khudairi, and Joe Stange Share Their Personal Bests of 2020By Jamie BognerFive top beer writers from around the United States share insights and anecdotes about the best brewers, beers, and trends they've experienced in 2020.
Halloween Candy & Beer Pairings 2020By Joe StangeGot beers in your fridge? Check. Got a variety of random candies appearing in your house right about this time of year? Check. It’s time once again to mix and match.
Critic’s List: Alex Kidd’s Best in 2020By Alex KiddThe blogger behind DontDrinkBeer.com (DDB) and the Malt Couture podcast is back again with his list of year-end favorites, trends, and more.
Critic’s List: Stan Hieronymus’ Best in 2020Stan Hieronymus, author of several highly regarded beer books and a widely respected hops expert, shares his favorites from the past year of decreased travel and increased angst.
The Spike Nano: A Small-Batch System Engineered to Have a Big Impact for BrewersSpike's Ben Caya recently caught up with Bernard Petersen, founder of the Runaway Micropub & Nanobrewery, for a brew day in Burlington, Wisconsin. Just a year ago, Ben helped Bernard install Spike's first Nano system.
Video Tip: Why Foam MattersBy Greg EngertFoam is important not just for appearance, but also for aroma and how we experience a beer. In this video tip, Greg Engert explains why we go for foam when we pour (and when we brew).
Best in Beer Readers’ Choice: Top 50 Beers of 2020Here are the top 50 beers of 2020, as voted on by the readers of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®.
Breakout Brewer: WayfinderBy Joe StangeBehind the alluring façade of what appears to be a pious cathedral of traditional lager, discover the dogma-busting heresies of Wayfinder Beer in Portland, Oregon.