Beer Industry

  • Bastogne Ardenne Spirit

    Judge’s Review: 91 Rating – Bastogne Ardenne Spirit by Brasserie de Bastogne

    Brasserie de Bastogne

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  • Bearded Iris Brewing Head Brewer Brandon Tarr

    Brewer Q & A (Issue 36)

    We saddled up with the masterminds behind the highest rated brews and asked them about the inspiration behind the recipes.…

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  • Official Review (Issue 36)

    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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  • The Difference Between Sour and Wild Ale

    The Difference Between Sour and Wild Ale

    Sour and Wild Ales have become increasingly popular, both within The Beer Connoisseur community and without. While they have substantial…

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  • In Defense of Light Lagers

    In Defense of Light Lagers

    The light lager bears a powerful stigma as the stylistic face of all that is considered unholy by craft beer…

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  • New England-Style Burgers and Beer

    New England-Style Burgers and Beer

    This article is a guided tour of the delicious hamburgers and stellar craft beers of New England, featuring pairings that…

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  • How to Cellar Beer

    How to Cellar Beer

    If you have been involved in the craft beer community for any length of time, I’m sure you have seen…

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  • Psychedelic Cat Grass from Short's Brewing Returns

    Psychedelic Cat Grass from Short’s Brewing Returns

    Short’s Brewing Co. in Bellaire, Michigan has announced the return of its extremely limited-release “without delay IPA,” Psychedelic Cat Grass.…

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  • Austin's New Brewing Heritage: Celis

    Austin’s New Brewing Heritage: Celis, Pedernales and Uncle Billy’s

    Austin, Texas has long been a haven for interesting people and fascinating places. Its famous slogan of “Keep Austin Weird”…

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  • Jim Koch 10 Years Brewing American Dream

    Jim Koch on 10 Years of Brewing the American Dream

    In the past few decades, few industries have epitomized the spirit of American entrepreneurialism like craft brewing. In times of…

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  • Mega Mint Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout

    Judge’s Review: 94 Rating – Mega Mint Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout by Heathen Brewing

    Heathen Brewing

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  • Highland Charge Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee Heavy Scottish Ale

    Judge’s Review: 95 Rating – Highland Charge Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee Heavy Scottish Ale by Heathen Brewing

    Heathen Brewing

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