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Brewing Better Beer: The New Era of Yeast Quality ControlYeast is the heart of every great brew—but controlling its quality has long been a challenge. Discover how cutting-edge PCR technology is transforming yeast testing and helping brewers detect contamination faster, protect their brand, and brew with confidence. From breakthrough tools to smarter testing for wild-yeast variants, the future of fermentation starts here.
Make Your Best American Black AleBy Josh WeikertCall it black IPA, Cascadian dark, or anything else—whatever you call it, this American black ale goes all-in on flavor with dark malts and robust hopping.
Podcast Episode 448: West Coast Pils Panel Discussion Live from the Brewer’s RetreatBy Jamie BognerKhristopher Johnson of Green Bench, Bob Kunz of Highland Park, and Evan Price of Green Cheek share thoughts on building texture and body, controlling sulfur character, and maximizing hops in West Coast pils.
Best in Beer Readers’ Choice: Your Favorite Beer Styles in 2025Hazy IPA edges out pilsner by a single vote for the No. 2 spot this year. Where do your other favorite styles to brew and drink fall on the list?
Best in Beer 2025 Readers’ Choice: Your Favorite Beer CitiesOur readers voted on the best cities in the United States and around the world for drinking beer—here are the results.
Cooking with Beer: Pumpkin Mousse TiramisuFor a riff that goes beyond pumpkin pie, this tiramisu made with a splash of Belgian strong dark ale is ready to take center stage at your holiday gathering.
Podcast Episode 447: Building Character in Lagers with 34/70 and Beyond, Presented by FermentisAndrew Foss of Human Robot, Matt Manthe of Dillon Dam, and Moh Saade of Fermentis discuss pathways to characterful lagers, both classic and modern, through workhorse 34/70 yeast and other strains.
Recipe: Wayfinder La Magie French-Style PilsnerNatalie Rose Baldwin, brewmaster of Wayfinder Beer in Portland, Oregon, shares this recipe for a French-inspired pilsner that features a kiss of spelt and plenty of floral, spicy Alsatian Strisselspalt hops to drive the flavor.
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Podcast Episode 446: In Which Kate Bernot, Stan Hieronymus, and Joe Stange Glimpse the Future Through Their Favorite Beers of the YearBy Jamie BognerIn our annual Best in Beer 2025 critics’ roundtable episode, our editorial team goes beyond the unabashed popularity contest and thorough blind-judging process to share their own personal favorites of the year, connecting the dots to suss out the contours of craft beer’s today and possible tomorrows.
Critic’s List: Kate Bernot’s Best in 2025By Kate BernotOur contributing editor and the NAGBW Writer of the Year shares some favorite tipples and a few thoughts to mark another four seasons on the books.
Critic’s List: Stan Hieronymus’s Best in 2025The prolific author and hop chronicler shares his top beers and moments from 2025.
Critic’s List: Joe Stange’s Best in 2025By Joe StangeOur executive editor shares his favorite beers and beery moments from the past year.