Craft Beer & Brewing Staff
Five on Five: British Pub AlesThe arts of brewing, cellaring, and serving cask ales can elevate subtle, elegant recipes into brilliant showcases of great character and drinkability. Here, five pros share their top picks.
Editors’ Picks: Světlé PivoCzech lager’s simplicity is deceptive; there is much more to it than Saaz hops, pils malt, and soft water. Here are five favorites that combine ample character with exquisite balance and supreme drinkability.
Editors’ Picks: Bière de GardeWhether clean and malty or dry and spicy, the beers that claim this category cover a wide range.
Five on Five: Stout & PorterFrom deceptively easy-drinking to weighty and ponderous, the comforts of these dark delights run the gamut. Here, five pro brewers share their favorites.
Editor’s Picks: More Beer BooksFeed your brains! From vegetarian cooking (and pairing) with beer to brewing with cannabis to local beer-history deep-dives, here are some books we enjoyed this year.
Infographic: Medal CountWhich states have won the most medals in the Great American Beer Festival relative to the total breweries in the state?
Editor's Picks: Anton Paar’s EasyDensWe found this digital hydrometer to be a snap to use, encouraging more diligent monitoring of our fermentations.
Five on Five: Hazy IPAFruit-forward, soft, hazy, juicy, pillowy—whatever your adjectives, this is for sure: These IPAs have captured the flavor imagination of a still-growing number of beer drinkers. Here, five pros share their top picks.
Five on Five: West Coast IPAFrom bright and classic to tropical and crisp and various combinations thereof, these West Coast or American IPAs reflect the past and future trajectory of the style. Five pros offer up their favorites.
Editors’ Picks: Kölsch & Kölsch-Style AlesHere are five of our favorite examples of this unassuming and elegant style, each managing ample character in addition to supreme balance and drinkability.
Five on Five: Dark LagerWhile drinkability remains the supreme goal, the dark side of Planet Lager can offer richer delights than the brighter styles. Despite their more exotic look, they can also be surprisingly light and refreshing. Here are five top picks from the pros.
Make Some Brave Noise of Your OwnHomebrewers can join the Brave Noise collaboration for a safer, more inclusive beer industry by helping to keep the conversation going—and by brewing and sharing this light, juicy pale ale.