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Bitburger Gluten-Reduced Lager Makes U.S. Debut in Philadelphia
Bitburger is bringing its new Gluten-Reduced Lager to the U.S., giving more beer drinkers a…
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From the Editor: Fall 2026, Issue 86
Howdy folks! It’s time for Issue 86 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! Beer has a funny relationship with time. We spend an awful lot of energy looking for what’s next, only to periodically rediscover something brewers figured out 50, 200 or 600 years ago and declare, correctly, that it is fantastic. This issue spends plenty of time looking in both directions. We begin in Eastern Idaho, where Heide Brandes combines fly fishing, local beer and the occasional bull moose in…
World Class Beer Highlight: Hanssens Oude Kriek
Some beers reveal themselves immediately. Hanssens Oude Kriek is not one of them. Dry, tart, funky and intensely fruited, this traditional Belgian lambic rewards attention and, as our judges discovered, considerable patience. After five years in the cellar, the bottle opened for our original roundtable review earned an extraordinary World Class rating of 99, placing it among the very best…
Same but Different: Non-Alcoholic Beer Consumption Continues to Grow
From Japanese Style Dry to IPA, Americans have the ability to choose from a wide range of options when it comes to non-alcoholic beer consumption. Lagers are among the most common non-alcoholic beer styles, reflecting the broader popularity of lager…
Craft Beer, Casino Culture, and the Rise of Social Digital Entertainment
It’s not just about the beer you sip from the glass; it’s about craft beer…
A Better Beer Night Is Built Around the Evening, Not the Pint Count
The most enjoyable night out usually has a shape. A first drink somewhere quiet, food…
From the Editor: Fall 2026, Issue 86
Howdy folks! It’s time for Issue 86 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! Beer has a…
A Beer Ahead of Its Time: The Legacy of Samuel Adams’ Millennium
The fall of 1999 marked the moment when Samuel Adams challenged everything drinkers thought they…
From the Editor: Fall 2026, Issue 86
Howdy folks! It’s time for Issue 86 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! Beer has a funny relationship with time. We…
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From the Editor: Fall 2026, Issue 86
Howdy folks! It’s time for Issue 86 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! Beer has a funny relationship with time. We spend an awful lot of energy looking for what’s next, only to periodically rediscover something brewers figured out 50, 200 or 600 years ago and declare, correctly, that it is fantastic. This issue spends plenty of time looking in both directions. We begin in Eastern Idaho, where Heide Brandes combines…
From the Editor: Fall 2026, Issue 86
Howdy folks! It’s time for Issue 86 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! Beer has a…
A Beer Ahead of Its Time: The Legacy of Samuel Adams’ Millennium
The fall of 1999 marked the moment when Samuel Adams challenged everything drinkers thought they…
From the Editor: Fall 2026, Issue 86
Howdy folks! It’s time for Issue 86 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! Beer has a funny relationship with time. We spend an awful lot of energy looking for what’s next, only to periodically rediscover something brewers figured out 50, 200…
From the Editor: Fall 2026, Issue 86
Howdy folks! It’s time for Issue 86 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! Beer has a…
From the Editor: Fall 2026, Issue 86
Howdy folks! It’s time for Issue 86 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! Beer has a…
A Beer Ahead of Its Time: The Legacy of Samuel Adams’ Millennium
The fall of 1999 marked the moment when Samuel Adams challenged everything drinkers thought they…
