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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

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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

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  • Cannabis leaf above cans of THC beverages.

    From Lifeline to Liability: The Looming Crackdown on THC Beverages

    As craft beer and breweries see a historic decline heading into the heart of 2026,

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  • Boulevard Brewing Co. exterior

    Craft Beer Conglomerates: The New Middle Tier Reshaping American Craft Brewing

    As someone who monitors the pulse of the beer-news world every day, I’ve witnessed many

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  • Man checking tank gauge

    The “Stone Age” Tech Holding Back Modern Brewing

    There is a compelling case to be made that 2026 is the year sustainability shifts

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  • Several Customers standing in front of a tap list at a bar

    Getting Over Your Fear of Commitment: Why We Should Be More Loyal to the Beers We Love

    Spend any amount of time at a bar, restaurant, or bottle shop in Western Washington

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  • Hazy IPA glass and bottle on table with hops nearby.

    What Role (if any) Did Hazy IPAs Play in the Current Craft Beer Downturn?

    Every craft beer drinker in America knows the vibe right now: craft beer’s in a

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  • Editor Chris Guest

    From the Editor: Spring 2026, Issue 83

    Howdy folks; it’s time for another issue of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! As we head

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  • Beer being poured from a bottle into a plastic festival cup

    Do Macro Beer Brands Belong at Beer Festivals?

    Beer festivals have long been a celebration of creativity, community, and the ever‑expanding world of

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  • Sign for dostal alley advertising "shots, slots, and beer"

    Dostal Alley: Where the Casino Meets the Brewpub

    The story of how the Schmalz family built Colorado’s only brewpub and casino.

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