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    The Brew Must Go On: A Case Study In Beer Production Methods (Issue 32)

    Mitch Ermatinger spent a late July evening completely redefining his production calendar. As the owner of Speciation Artisan Ales in…

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  • Inside the Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest tent. (Photo Credit: Jim Kelly)

    Top Ten Oktoberfest Beers (Issue 32)

    What Makes An Oktoberfest Beer, Other Than Trademark?

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  • Though pumpkin beers are common

    Top 10 Pumpkin Beers (Issue 32)

    We all know the story. The Pilgrims were floating about looking for some new digs when they ran out of…

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  • A must have for every brewer

    What Is Original Gravity?

    As Mythbusters’ ballistics expert, Adam Savage, has said: “Remember kids, the only difference between screwing around and science is writing…

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  • Vienna Lager and Extra Special Strong Bitter / ESB

    Vienna Lager and Extra Special Strong Bitter / ESB

    For our Fall Issue, Owen Ogletree provides the telling details behind two well traveled beers that may move around but…

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  • From the Editor (Issue 31)

    In these wild times, we here at The Beer Connoisseur do our best to remain as informed and consistent as…

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  • “There’s no way you’re going to hit every brewery when you visit Asheville

    Settling Ashe: Small Brewing in North Carolina (Issue 31)

    North Carolina’s small breweries continue to have a positive effect on the communities they belong to. The recent acquisition of…

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  • The Topsail - Cape May Brewing Co. - 98 Rating

    Brewer Q & A (Issue 31)

    The masterminds behind some of our highest-rated brews describe the inspiration behind the recipes and other interesting inquries. Follow the links below…

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  • Brewery Lane Series: Barrel Aged Imperial Cherry Stout - Rated 97

    Beer Review (Issue 31)

    Judging Process Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on…

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  • Industry News (Issue 31)

    There is always something newsworthy taking place in the beer industry. That’s why we dedicate Monday of each week to…

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