The Best Beers of 2018 by Style Category

Top 5 Spice, Herb & Vegetable Beers of 2018

1. Mega Mint Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout
Heathen Brewing
Score: 94

2. Spruce Tip IPA
Goodwood Brewing Co.
Score: 92

3. Mexican Stout
Ship Bottom Brewery
Score: 92

4. Pan a Flores
SouthNorte Beer Co.
Score: 92

5. Cold Press Black
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Score: 92

Top 5 Porters & Stouts of 2018

1. Nitro Irish Stout
Breckenridge Brewery
Score: 96

2. Epitaph Russian Imperial Stout
Heathen Brewing
Score: 95

3. Santa's Little Helper
Port Brewing Co.
Score: 95

4. Danzig
Devils Backbone Brewing Co.
Score: 94

5. Four Seasons - Winter '18
Mother Earth Brew Co.
Score: 94

Top 5 Oatmeal Stouts of 2018

1. East Brother Oatmeal Stout
East Brother Beer Co.
Score: 96

2. Four Seasons - Autumn '18
Mother Earth Brew Co.
Score: 95

3. Elbow Patches
The Virginia Beer Co.
Score: 93

4. Buffalo Bill's Black Pumpkin Stout
Buffalo Bill's Brewery
Score: 93

5. Gerry Dog Stout
Big Elm Brewing
Score: 91