Autumn is on the horizon, so that means it's time for a new issue of The Beer Connoisseur.

In our Fall Issue #38 we have a detailed history of the life and brewing pedigree of Bruce Dickinson, a true renaissance man whose talents in both music and beer make him a perfect subject for us.

Next up, Owen Ogletree delves into the 9 Most Influential Hops of All Time. From Fuggles to Saaz to Mosaic to Citra, Owen gives us all the details on the lupulin-laden goodness that makes beer so interesting and flavorful.

Following that, we have a trio of education pieces about various facets of beer. First, we explore the most-used acronyms ascribed to a beer in Beer's Vital Stats: ABV, IBU, SRM and OG; though everyone recognizes these abbreviations, how do they add up to provide a clear picture of a beer that's being imbibed?

After that, Pat Evans defines what a Vertical Tasting is, while also providing examples of some of the best seasonal or limited-release beers to enjoy via a vertical tasting. Finally, Bryan Richards provides the history and fascinating backstory of The Lambic Basket, while also providing examples of tremendous soured Belgian ales that can be enjoyed via this wicker beer holder.

Rounding out our Fall Issue is a story by Jim Dykstra exploring the health of the craft brewing industry through the lens of the tertiary businesses that have sprung up surrounding (and augmenting) the industry at large.

New Realm Brewing in Atlanta, Georgia has announced the release of a new beer in cans: Hoptropolis IPA.

Hoptropolis IPA is a tropical, juicy American IPA that's "drenched in flavors of peach, pear and pineapple," according to a release from the brewery.

Featuring a bountiful hop bill of Azacca, Citra, Loral and Mosaic and clocking in at 6.5% ABV, Hoptropolis is available on draft or in cans wherever New Realm is sold.

The full release from New Realm is below.

ATLANTA – New Realm Brewing is releasing another craft beer staple today into cans and IPA lovers may want to hop on over to their favorite retailer to pick up a six-pack of Hoptropolis, an American-style IPA. Set your clocks to island time as this thriving tropical IPA is drenched in flavors of peach, pear and pineapple. 

“This beer has been a runaway hit for us, so it’s great to get it into cans,” said Mitch Steele, Brewmaster and co-founder of New Realm Brewing. “Now it’s so much easier to share this fantastically tropical fruity IPA with our friends near and far.” 

A thriving hop mecca, Hoptropolis is built upon a foundation of Citra, Mosaic, Loral and Azacca hops. An American IPA with tropical fruit, floral, citrus and stone fruit aromatics, this beer pours a striking golden color with a light haze.

Hanging Hills Brewing Co. in Hartford, Connecticut has announced the return of two of its most popular beers: Hartbeat DIPA and Mailtruck Pale Ale.

Along with announcements about future events at the brewery, the return of both beers in limited quantities was slated for later this week.

The full release from Hanging Hills is below.

Neighboring breweries Gate City Brewing Co. and Variant Brewing in Roswell, Georgia, which are a mere 8-minute walk away from one another according to Google Maps, have released a collaboration beer that celebrates just how physically close they are to one another in terms of location.

The beer, called (fittingly) Walking Distance, is a kettle-soured Biere de Garde and is available now at both breweries. The full release from the breweries is below.

Founders, Brian Borngesser and Pat Rains of Gate City Brewing and Matthew Curling, Owner of Variant Brewing got together in July and decided it was time to create a unique brew for the growing craft beer community in Georgia. Many people ask whether the two breweries see each other as “competition” for the other, but that is definitely not how the guys feel.  

"This collab gave us the opportunity break any misconceptions that are out there.  We hope that this release will show that it is okay to visit our friends who happen to be within walking distance”, states Borngesser.