Beer is the best. We all know it, and that’s why you’re here with us, reading about the best beverage in human history.
Though any of the 365 days in...
2018 was another solid year for restaurants, continuing a trend of mild yet steady growth. Using data from the National Restaurant Association (NRA...
Craft beer in 2018 was largely defined by consolidation. While the consolidation of craft brands is not a new story, the past year saw many brands...
Total dollar sales over the last 52 weeks rung in at more than $35 billion, up 1.8 percent from the previous year, while total volume sales were down...
Craft beer is replete with fascinating styles to explore. This year, brewers around the globe continued to create rich tapestries of aromas, flavors...
Each year, we collect the highest-scoring beers evaluated in the Official Review and combine them into a list of the finest examples. In 2018, the...
There is always something newsworthy taking place in the beer industry. That's why we dedicate Monday of each week to publishing the top stories from...
Welcome to the 40th edition of The Beer Connoisseur magazine – a landmark moment in the history of this publication and an exciting step into the...
We saddled up with the masterminds behind the highest rated brews and asked them about the inspiration behind the recipes. Follow the links below to...
Welcome to the 40th edition of The Beer Connoisseur magazine – a landmark moment in the history of this publication and an exciting step into the...
BREWERY AWARDS
Each year, we award the breweries that collectively produce the highest-rated beer of the year as evaluated in the Official Review. In...
Judging Process
Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid...
North America (and its food) has always been a mix of cultures and ideas. This is especially apparent during our holiday celebrations where we share...
As the seasons change, so too does the craft beer world’s release calendar, which means a rush of seasonal favorites, spiced beers and holiday ales...
You can make beer without hops. However, the odds of making good beer without hops are not incredibly high.
Hops are inextricably entwined with the...