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  • Cask ale tap handles featuring low-alcohol beers

    Meet Me in the Middle: In Praise of Mid-Strength Beer

    First things first. I should get this out of the way: I’m a dad. And as anyone who’s a  parent…

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  • Selection of regional sandwiches next to corresponding beer pairings.

    Chinese Americana: Historical Sandwiches and Beer Pairings

    The level of culinary enthusiasm and creativity in the food world over the past quarter century has brought some iconic…

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  • From the Editor

    From the Editor: Summer 2026, Issue 85

    Hello all, and welcome to Issue 85 of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! This issue spends a lot of time in…

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  • Horus Ales Convocation Program collection of bottles ahead of the Year 9 releases.

    Inside the Cellar at Horus Aged Ales

    The Patient Extremes of the Brewery’s Convocation Program

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  • Venn Brewing collection of cans being cradled by a brewery worker.

    A Hidden Strain on Brewery Facilities: How Venn Brewing Solved Its High-Temperature Drainage Challenges

    Drainage systems may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about brewery operations, but they play…

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  • Brewer using sensory analysis to understand his beer.

    Sensory Analysis for Everyday Use: Finding What You Like to Drink

    When people hear the phrase “sensory analysis,” they often think of quality control panels, scoresheets, and identifying flaws in beer;…

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  • Tree House Brewing Taproom with people ordering beer at the bar.

    Are Brewery Taprooms Hurting America’s Great Beer Bars?

    In recent years, sweeping legislative changes have enabled American breweries to sell beer directly to consumers through their own taprooms—a…

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  • A broad cross-section of beer bottles and cans, ripe for online reviewing.

    Are Craft Beer Ratings Ruining the Experience?

    Or are we letting scores keep us from finding our soulmate beer?

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  • Editor Chris Guest

    From the Editor: Early Summer 2026, Issue 84

    Howdy folks; it’s time for another issue of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! This issue boasts all the brew that’s fit…

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  • Cans of Electric Jellyfish next to a glass full of the Austin IPA.

    How Pinthouse Brewing’s Electric Jellyfish Captured America’s Palate Without Leaving Central Texas

    Austin, Texas is famous for many things – its freewheeling honky-tonk culture, world-class barbecue, stunning Hill Country vistas and penchant…

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