• 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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  • Lechuza beer cans and mug

    Reformation Brewery Named Official Craft Beer Partner of Kennesaw State Athletics

    Reformation Brewery has partnered with Kennesaw State Athletics in a new sponsorship agreement. The partnership includes a new signature craft…

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  • Blind Cat Beer Co. Manny Salvatori

    Blind Cat Beer Co.’s Co-Owner and Head Brewer Manny Salvatori Talks Future Dinosaurs

    92 Rating – Exceptional

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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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  • Celebrations at the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup awards ceremony in Portland

    Winners of the Northwest Cider Cup 2026 Announced

    The winners of the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup have been announced, recognizing some of the region’s top ciders and perries.…

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  • Leavenworth Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest in Leavenworth Announces 2026 Dates, Lineup, and Ticket Sales

    Leavenworth is preparing for its annual Oktoberfest celebration – bringing together live music, traditional performances, and beer gardens at the…

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  • U.S. Barristas championship winners for 2026

    Bluewater Partner Cafés Shine at 2026 U.S. Barista Championship

    At the 2026 U.S. Barista Championship, Bluewater USA Inc. celebrated strong results from its partner cafés, which took first and…

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  • C3 Industries' opens 4th Connecticut dispensary directly off Interstate 384 at Exit 1B right on the commuter corridor connecting Hartford, East Hartford, Glastonbury, and Southern Manchester

    High Profile Opens New Cannabis Dispensary in Manchester, Connecticut with Drive-Thru Service

    C3 Industries has opened a new High Profile Cannabis Shop in Manchester, Connecticut, expanding its presence in the state. The…

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  • Bottles of BIATCH tequila

    BIATCH Tequila Expands to 20 States Through Reyes Beverage Group Partnership

    BIATCH Tequila is expanding its reach through a new partnership with Reyes Beverage Group. The agreement makes the women-founded tequila…

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  • A flamingo drinking Biscayne Bay Brewing's tropical IPA from a can

    Biscayne Bay Brewing Turns Every Tropical Bay IPA Into a Win for Florida Flamingos

    Biscayne Bay Brewing has partnered with Zoo Miami Foundation to support efforts to protect Florida’s flamingos. Through the initiative, a…

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