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...
Outdoor adventures and craft beer are a perfect duo. We love to crack open a beer after our hike or ride or whatever other activity we’ve enjoyed to...
In traditional pubs in the U.K., patrons stroll up to the bar to select a beer. Along with offerings in bottles and cans, pubs will pour a range of...
I remember when I used to have cravings for a pumpkin beer. The desire fell somewhere between a circadian rhythm – fall colors have arrived – and...
With leaves littering the sidewalk and vividly colored trees dotting the landscape, it's almost "the most wonderful time of the year:" The holidays! ...
Who’s feeling festive? We are! The Beer Connoisseur is returning for its 39th edition just in time for the holiday season.
The holidays can be a...
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...
While temperatures remain high in many parts of the country, the first vestiges of fall are making their debuts. Leaves are falling and breezes are...