Top 100 Beers of 2023
The best of The Beer Connoisseur® magazine's Official Review in 2023, including an impressive 12 World Class-rated beers with one of only six 99-rated beers in our history.
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Each year, we collect the highest-scoring beers evaluated in the Official Review and compile them in a list of the finest examples. 2023 was a spectacular year for brewing, and we’ve collected the best of the best in the world of beer for you to delve into.
While hazy IPAs have long been the most popular style in the beer world, 2023 was the first time that our Official Review was absolutely overtaken by them. As such, our Top 100 Beers of 2023 story features a staggering number of hazy IPAs – an impressive number of which were rated World Class scores of 96 or above.
A whopping 12 beers achieved our vaunted World Class rating, with five of them being IPAs (hazy or otherwise). Beyond the massive number of IPAs in this year’s Top 100, you’ll find our highest-scoring cider ever, a bevy of ever-popular barrel-aged imperial stouts, a collection of delectable monastic ales and much, much more. These are just a few of the multitude of beer styles found within, so read on to explore the Top 100 Beers of 2023. Cheers!
ABOUT THE OFFICIAL REVIEW
The Official Review is conducted in a single-blind tasting format that adheres to the Beer Judge Certification Program 2021 Style Guidelines. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid favoritism, ensuring a level playing field for all brewers. It serves both the industry and the consumer to have unbiased and objective scores from qualified experts.
In an effort to provide the most credible evaluations, The Beer Connoisseur hand-selects judges with a minimum BJCP ranking of “National” or Master Cicerone®. Judges are required to work with an assistant that handles beer prior to evaluation, and breweries are not allowed to solicit judges directly.
In the single-blind tasting format, judges are presented with a chilled, properly poured beer and given its style category. Scoring is then done on the following basis using a 100-point scale: Aroma (24 points), Appearance (6 points), Flavor (40 points), Mouthfeel (10 points) and Overall Impression (20 points).
The score breakdown is as follows:
100 to 96: World Class – You need this beer in your life.
95 to 91: Exceptional – Don’t hesitate.
90 to 86: Very Good – A brew to savor.
85 to 75: Average – Somewhat unimpressive.
74 and below: Not Recommended – Just walk away.
#100
86
Ride Share
Abita Brewing Co.
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#99
86
Hoot Hard Seltzer – Blood Orange Mango
Night Shift Brewing
#98
86
Barrel Aged Bad Abbot
Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
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#97
86
Island Haze IPA
Wild Leap Brew Co.
#96
87
Stone Imperial Stout
Stone Brewing
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#95
87
Bat Wit Crazy
New Realm Brewing
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#94
87
Dubbel or Nothing
Social Fox Brewing
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#93
87
Brighter Future
Monkey Wrench Brewing
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#92
87
Social Lubricant DIPA
Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
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#91
88
Hot Cocoa Stout
Low Road Brewing
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#90
88
Stone Buenavida Hard Seltzer – Mango
Stone Brewing
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#89
88
Marsh Madness
Low Road Brewing
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#88
88
Dragon’s Milk Reserve Coffee Chocolate
New Holland Brewing Co.
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#87
88
Stone Buenavida Hard Seltzer – Black Cherry
Stone Brewing
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#86
88
Big Hazy
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
#85
88
Tank Dog Hazy Imperial IPA
New Realm Brewing
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#84
88
Forbidden Fields
Grain Theory
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#83
89
Dragon’s Milk Reserve S’mores
New Holland Brewing Co.
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#82
89
Peaches ‘n Orange Creamsicle
Garage Brewing Co.
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#81
89
Tropic Dream
New Realm Brewing
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#80
89
Van Damme Strong
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#79
89
HTX IPA
Urban South Brewery
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#78
90
Low Road Saison
Low Road Brewing
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#77
90
Banana Foster Hef
Garage Brewing Co.
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#76
90
Stone Buenavida Hard Seltzer – Watermelon Lime
Stone Brewing
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#75
90
Psychedelic Rabbit Transcendent IPA
New Realm Brewing
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#74
90
Gear Me
Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
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#73
90
State of Flow
Moniker Brewery
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#72
90
Where’s Bonnie? Belgian Witbier
Flying Lion Brewing
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#71
90
Cotton Candy
Garage Brewing Co.
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#70
90
Clocktoberfest
Clocktown Brewing Co.
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#69
91
Truck Chaser Creamsicle (2022)
Wild Leap Brew Co.
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#68
91
Social Fox Oktoberfest
Social Fox Brewing
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#67
91
pFriem Oktoberfest
pFriem Family Brewers
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#66
91
What the F?!?! Is a Kilometer
Moniker Brewery
#65
91
Hazy Rays
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
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#64
91
Tangerine Space Machine
New Holland Brewing Co.
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#63
91
Stone Delicious Double IPA
Stone Brewing
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#62
91
After Burn Hazy IPA
Garage Brewing Co.
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#61
91
Abita Light Lager
Abita Brewing Co.
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#60
91
Loon Call
Batson River Brewing & Distilling
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#59
91
Hold On Juicy
New Realm Brewing
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#58
92
Double Trouble
Low Road Brewing
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#57
92
Apex Predator
Ghost Hawk Brewing Co.
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#56
92
Alpha Abstraction Vol. 23
Wild Leap Brew Co.
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#55
92
Pickerel
Moniker Brewery
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#54
92
pFriem West Coast IPA
pFriem Family Brewers
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#53
92
Vacanza Peach Pie Imperial Gose
Wild Leap Brew Co.
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#52
92
Dragon’s Milk Tales of Gold
New Holland Brewing Co.
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#51
92
El Rhodeo
Moniker Brewery
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#50
92
Tank Dog Tangerine Mango Imperial IPA
New Realm Brewing
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#49
92
In Between Times – Raspberry
Social Fox Brewing
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#48
92
Hallerbos Belgian Strong Ale Aged with Amburana Chips
Ghost Hawk Brewing Co.
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#47
92
Tripped Up
Low Road Brewing
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#46
92
Imperial Raspberry Vanilla Porter Aged In Whiskey-Cask-Finished Port Wine Barrels
Breckenridge Brewery
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#45
92
Alpha Abstraction Volume 24
Wild Leap Brew Co.
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#44
93
French Toast Hef
Garage Brewing Co.
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#43
93
Stone Buenavida Hard Seltzer – Mandarin
Stone Brewing
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#42
93
Hugh Hefe
Low Road Brewing
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#41
93
Super Lemonova
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
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#40
93
Off the Line Hazy IPA
Garage Brewing Co.
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#39
93
Westmalle Extra
Brouwerij Westmalle
#38
93
Dragon’s Milk Crimson Keep
New Holland Brewing Co.
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#37
93
Attention Ritual
Ghost Hawk Brewing Co.
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#36
93
Lookin’ Sharp Berliner Weisse
Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
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#35
93
Double Sunshine
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
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#34
94
Orange Blossom Belgian Blonde
Moody Tongue Brewing Co.
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#33
94
pFriem Schwarzbier
pFriem Family Brewers
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#32
94
ALT 51
Low Road Brewing
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#31
94
Prickly Pear Hef
Garage Brewing Co.
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#30
94
B & W Brew
Social Fox Brewing
#29
94
Orval
Brasserie d’Orval
#28
94
Vibacious Double IPA
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
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#27
94
Juiced Lychee IPA
Moody Tongue Brewing Co.
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#26
94
Blackberry Smoke Lager
New Realm Brewing
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#25
94
New Zealand Pale
pFriem Family Brewers
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#24
94
Velvet Uppercut
Flying Lion Brewing
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#23
94
Lager Drink
Moniker Brewery
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#22
95
Full Circle
New Holland Brewing Co.
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#21
95
Ruby’s Red
Garage Brewing Co.
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#20
95
Amaro Barrel-Aged Barleywine
pFriem Family Brewers
#19
95
SouthDown Double IPA
Wild Leap Brew Co.
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#18
95
Cognac Barrel-Aged Double Mash Imperial Stout
pFriem Family Brewers
#17
95
Westmalle Tripel
Brouwerij Westmalle
#16
95
Side Bae Double IPA: HBC 472 Cryo Hops
Wild Leap Brew Co.
#15
95
Haze Dipper
New Realm Brewing
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#14
95
Tequila Barrel Aged Mole Stout
pFriem Family Brewers
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#13
95
Neon Roses
Wild Heaven Beer
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#12
96
Chocolate Factory
Clocktown Brewing Co.
Clocktown Brewing Co. Brewmaster Chris Sheeler Talks Chocolate Factory
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
This beer is a collaboration between us at Clocktown, The Railroad Museum of New England and Fascia’s Chocolates of Waterbury, CT. Thanks to our friends Orion Newall (Board of Directors at RMNE) and Carmen Romeo (President of Fascia’s), we came up with an incredible beer for the holidays. This is one that you can enjoy on a night out at your favorite local brewery, on a scenic train ride along the Naugatuck River, or at home with your family while enjoying delectable small-batch chocolates from a family-owned and operated local business.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
I think this stands out from other stouts because it is incredibly chocolate-forward. As with most of the beers we make, we here at Clocktown like to have more than one of these at a time. Because of this, we try not to overload our products with heaviness or sweetness. Even though it is a chocolaty stout, it still demands sip after delicious sip.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
We focus so much on fermentation and recipe design. When fermentation is strong and clean, it really allows the bold flavors from the malt and cocoa to take center stage. A big shout-out to the rest of the brewing staff is also necessary: Riley DiNoia and Dave McDonnell – great work as always!
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
I think the rich expression of the chocolate, the balanced and smooth body, and a touch of dryness in the finish really make this beer stand out in a crowded field of stouts.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
This is the first time we have put this beer into cans! We have received excellent reviews from our taproom faithful and fans from all over. We also really love the artwork – thank you, Rich Phillips!
#11
96
Tynt Meadow
Mount Saint Bernard Abbey
Mount Saint Bernard Abbey Head Brewer Ross Adams Talks Tynt Meadow
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
The recipe was developed by the monks themselves. After many different trial batches and with help from other Trappist breweries, the community decided on the recipe that has become the Tynt Meadow that we drink today. That initial recipe hasn’t changed since it was first brewed in 2018.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
The beer is very unique in and of itself. When the community were deciding on what beer to brew, they didn’t want to copy or imitate any of the other Trappist breweries, but instead wanted to create a beer that is uniquely English in both its ingredients and its character.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
Tynt Meadow is a beer to be savored, there is nothing rushed, no corners cut, nor any focus taken away from the beer. From the day we brew it to the day we release it; the process takes a minimum of three months. Every batch is rigorously checked and tasted by the community and by the brewery team. It’s a unique beer of its own style that tastes great when it’s fresh, but is still just as enjoyable two, three or even four years down the line.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
Tynt Meadow has a rich, deep body to it. The sweetness of the beer balances with the dark fruitiness from hops and the dark chocolate flavor from the malt, giving a very warming fullness to the beer; this is definitely one to be savored slowly.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
Since the brewery began in 2018, Tynt Meadow has gained a strong following not just locally but throughout the world. Only producing one beer has enabled our fans to see how it has developed, most of our drinkers are repeat customers, and the queue at the brewery shop can be out the door at some times of the year.
#10
96
When Pigs Fly
Clocktown Brewing Co.
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Clocktown Brewing Co. Brewmaster Chris Sheeler Talks When Pigs Fly
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
I created this recipe to add to our stable of hazy IPAs. We wanted to create a softer and fruitier addition in the mid-ABV range. We were extremely happy with the way it turned out, and it has quickly become a taproom favorite.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
It is easier to pack body into a high-ABV hazy IPA. It takes a lot of finesse to achieve the body that is expected from a hazy IPA while also avoiding the heaviness that may prevent a drinker from reaching for one more. With an alcohol content of 6.8%, I think we balanced these two things really well so that customers find the full flavor profile they are seeking without the heaviness. You’ll find yourself having a few if you’re not careful!
What makes this beer truly World Class?
I think it’s the balance, as previously stated, combined with the incredible bouquet of aromas we are getting from our dry hopping process that really allow this brew to shine.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
The aroma is incredible. Complex and familiar at the same time. This beer just goes down incredibly smoothly.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
When this is on tap, it sells out quickly. It is definitely one of our top sellers. It also has really cool artwork, so our cans fly off the shelf as well!
#9
96
Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash
New Holland Brewing Co.
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New Holland Brewing Co. Director of Brewing Operations Jason Salas Talks Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
With a lot of input from the team, I drafted the recipe and process and then submitted it to Dayton Coffey, who was my boss at the time (now Head of Brewery Operations for Australia’s Mighty Craft). The brewers wanted to make a really big Dragon’s Milk, mostly to see if we could do it. We got the blessing from marketing/retail, so, we set the plan, laid it out for everyone on staff and got to work.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
It is huge! and while it is HUGE, it is also very drinkable. Not just some hot mess but a silky, flavor-packed, bourbon barrel-aged 17+% ABV stout.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
Multiple mashes, and the amount of detail used in the process. This beer needs so much attention, and it is truly difficult to make. We make the beer, ferment the beer, monitor the beer, make more food (sugars) for the beer and dose it in at the correct time, and then repeat. If you don’t feed the fermentation at the correct time the yeast will freak out and stop fermenting and then you will have a really tough time and potentially need to toss it out and start again. Additionally, we use only first-use barrels, which pack the beer with huge, bold flavors. We age for a year to meld and soften the flavor and high alcohol intensity so that you get a complex beer that has many different flavors that complement each other perfectly. By the end, all of this work and all of these elements meld to become a masterful work of art.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
My favorite part is the story behind it, the fun yet very challenging effort we put into this beer each year. I feel like it brings our team together – like a holiday family gathering or exploring an escape room with your best buds. The icing on the cake is the smile on everyone’s faces as we get to share the fruits of our labor. Very satisfying.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
Very. We still have people line up outside our brewpub when it’s released during the very cold Michigan Februarys.
#8
97
Alpha Abstraction Vol. 22
Wild Leap Brew Co.
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Wild Leap Brew Co. Chief Brewing Officer Chris Elliott Talks Alpha Abstraction Vol. 22
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
My team and I developed this recipe. We have been looking for an opportunity to use Nectaron hops in a beer, and this is our best brand for profiling new hops.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
While many hazy and juicy IPAs have a drier finish, this beer has some residual sweetness, a thick body and a hint of acidity to be more juice-like, so that the hops have a rich, stone fruit flavor.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
This beer is a great example of what Nectaron hops can do for an IPA. The Pilsen and oat-heavy malt bill is such a great backdrop for an incredible hop.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
I love the aroma of this beer. The Nectaron hops are one of our favorite hops right now. They give a pungent citrus and stone fruit aroma that simply can’t be beat.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
Alpha Abstraction IPA is our most popular series, and this has been everyone’s favorite volume to date.
#7
97
Geräuchert Smoked Helles Lager
Moniker Brewery
Moniker Brewery Head Brewer Benjamin Estes Talks Geräuchert Smoked Helles Lager
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
I first brewed Geräuchert in March 2021, and I’ve been slowly tweaking the recipe and cellaring schedule since. This has been my favorite batch.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
I believe that it’s the balance. Having the right amount of smoke is a huge component of that; if you have too little it tastes phenolic, and if you have too much you don’t notice the profile of the malt and hops. This beer is in that sweet spot, a beautiful, full-bodied helles with just the right amount of smoke flavor.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
Geräuchert’s versatility is unparalleled. You can pull so many different flavors from it based on your environment or what you pair it with. It simply makes everything better.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
For the beer alone, its truly difficult to pick an aspect that is my favorite. I’ve worked hard for this beer to be a wonderful “sum of its parts.” I will say my favorite thing about the beer is how unbelievably well Geräuchert pairs with a BLT sandwich.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
A smoked helles isn’t for everyone, and it isn’t a style that typically turns a bunch of heads, but we’ve had a lot of success with those familiar to the style and have converted a lot of drinkers who think they wouldn’t’ve liked a smoked helles. We even have patrons as far as Chicago revisit Moniker whenever we release Geräuchert.
#6
97
Signature
Nine Pin Ciderworks
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Nine Pin Ciderworks Founder and Cider Maker Alejandro del Peral Talks Signature
Who was responsible for this cider’s recipe?
I started creating the process used for Signature in the fall of 2012. It took trial and error to find the right blend of apples and yeast, but ultimately, we came to the realization that a McIntosh apple base with 20-30 other varieties blended in as well as several varieties of white wine yeast made a truly delicious cider. We launched Nine Pin in 2014 along with Signature, and we’ve been making it ever since.
What sets this cider apart from other examples within the style?
The diversity of apples from our local orchard partners really sets the cider apart from others. We also age our cider for up to a year, and while that creates a need for storage space, the aging really adds something special to the cider’s character.
What makes this cider truly World Class?
Signature is truly World Class because we only use New York apples.
What is your favorite aspect of this cider (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc)?
The flavor of Signature is both approachable and progressive. It touches the limit of what’s acceptably dry for the average consumer.
How popular is this cider among your faithful fans?
Signature has been our #1 SKU since we opened for business 10 years ago.
#5
97
Side Bae Double IPA: Idaho 7
Wild Leap Brew Co.
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Wild Leap Brew Co. Chief Brewing Officer Chris Elliott Talks Side Bae Double IPA: Idaho 7
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
I designed the neutral base beer for the Side Bae series, and my brewers and hop providers play a role in selecting the ideal hop varieties to feature. This was a hop varietal that was recommended by our friends at Yakima Chief Hops.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
This beer has a great balance that truly lets the Idaho 7 hops shine. We keep the IBUs very low with whirlpool-only, hot-side hop additions. Most of the flavor and aroma all come from late-addition hops and dry hopping. We also keep a hint of residual sweetness to increase the juiciness.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
We approached the development of this beer like we do for most of our brands: spare no expense and make it balanced and delicious. We also love experimenting with new innovative hop products like Cryo pellets in our recipes. These products are truly elevating the quality of IPA, among other styles.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
This beer may have the best aroma of all the IPAs we have made to date.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
We make about 5-6 versions of our Side Bae series every year, and this has probably been the most requested version we have ever brewed.
#4
97
Tank Dog West Coast Imperial IPA
New Realm Brewing
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New Realm Brewing Brewmaster and Co-Founder Mitch Steele Talks Tank Dog West Coast Imperial IPA
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
I came up with this one.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
The hop combination that includes Centennial and Simcoe are classic for the West Coast double IPA style, but the addition of Australian Vic Secret hops provides a hint of tropical character that sets it apart from others in this style. That, and the alcohol being at 9.3% ABV, makes this a stronger, more flavorful version within the style.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
It checks all the boxes for the style: pale, clear, dry and it explodes with hoppy aromas and flavors.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
Definitely the hop aroma. I could enjoy smelling this beer for a long time before actually taking a sip.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
Our fans that love double IPAs, absolutely LOVE this beer! Our brewers also love it.
#3
97
Hopcelot
Lawson’s Finest Liquids
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Lawson’s Finest Liquids CEO and Founding Brewer Sean Lawson Talks Hopcelot
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
I created this recipe in collaboration with a local group of musicians in the Vermont-based band The Grift. The collaboration was inspired by the band’s request to create a special beer for their 15th Anniversary concert event in 2014.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
This beer stands out for the complexity of different hop flavors and aromas thanks to the combination of eight different varieties of hops from around the globe. It features a deft blend of juicy, dank, fruit-forward, resinous and tropical characteristics.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
The balance of hop intensity, low malt sweetness, snappy bitterness, light color and bountiful aroma make this beer a delectable IPA that straddles the stylistic characteristics of West Coast IPAs and hazy, juicy IPAs.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
My favorite aspect of this beer is the story and the musical connection of the artwork and name of the beer. The inspiration for the name and artwork came from our brainstorm with The Grift. The band plays a mix of original music and covers, including a few songs from another (quite famous) Vermont band – Phish. One of these covers is Phish’s tune “Ocelot.” We hatched the idea of the Grift changing the words to “Hopcelot” in the song, and the fun just rolled from there as they broke out the altered version of the song at their 15th Anniversary concert. The artwork features their signature blue design with red circles or “doughnuts” on it – based on an outfit that Phish drummer John Fishman often wears while performing.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
This beer is a very popular year-round offering at our Waitsfield taproom and brewery. Hopcelot IPA can be spotted in the wild nearly every year when we do a limited release for 1-2 months of distribution across our entire nine-state territory in the Northeast U.S. What’s really cool is seeing how Phish fans have caught onto this beer thanks to it being featured at several of the band’s Madison Square Garden (NYC) concerts over the past year.
#2
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Lone Buffalo: Cinnamon Maple Vanilla Barrel Aged Stout
Wild Leap Brew Co.
Wild Leap Brew Co. Chief Brewing Officer Chris Elliott Talks Lone Buffalo: Cinnamon Maple Vanilla Barrel Aged Stout
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
I created this recipe. I wanted to develop a stout that was rich with residual sweetness in order to hold up for long periods of time aging in various barrels. I also wanted a recipe that would let the barrels do all the work, with no added vanilla, chocolate, coconut or any other adjuncts or spices. I wanted to fill many different barrels with the same beer to compare the complexities that develop over time. This included Coconut Rum barrels, Cherry Brandy barrels, seven different whiskey brands’ barrels, and my favorite: Cinnamon Maple Vanilla Whiskey barrels.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
I feel that most of the barrel-aged stouts being brewed today are all dependent on 1000 different adjuncts for their flavor. While I enjoy many of these beers, I wanted this brand to be a pure representation of how wood affects beer over time. Also, these barrels were incredibly unique. I am pretty sure it would be difficult to replicate this beer in the future.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
This beer picked up each of the flavors from the barrel: whiskey, maple, vanilla and cinnamon. These flavors all perfectly balance with the thick base stout and the light aged beer flavors of cocoa, cherry and raisin.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
I love the flavors in this beer. They all work so well together. It is such a complex and enjoyable stout.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
Overall, this is the highest-rated beer that we have ever made.
#1
99
Classic Hazy Double IPA
Garage Brewing Co.
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Garage Brewing Co. Founder & Tinkerer Lou Kashmere Talks Classic Hazy Double IPA
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
Myself, by analyzing other IPA recipes that our brewing team uses and then revising the grain, hops and length of time being dry-hopped.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
Everything kind of lives harmoniously – it’s not too hoppy, bitter or malty. This beer focuses on balancing all aspects equally.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
It just all came together, including the aroma, mouthfeel and complementing flavors.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
The incredibly intriguing aroma, terrific flavor and overall complexity.
Where does this beer’s name come from?
My wife’s 1957 T-bird. It’s a classic!
Is this your “desert island beer?”
Sure is.
Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
“Best in class!”
What’s a good food pairing for this beer?
I think it’s best to drink without food! Any food pairing will compromise the true taste of this nearly flawless brew.
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