The leaves are starting to fall, which means a new season is nearly upon us, as is a new issue of The Beer Connoisseur magazine!

This issue is chock-full of topical stories, intriguing education pieces, an opinion piece and all of the beer reviews, brewer Q&As and industry news you’ve come to expect from us.

Issue 74 begins with an opinion piece from Jim Dykstra regarding BrewDog, one of the most notable breweries in Scotland’s history. The story delves into the brewery’s “punk” ethos, which stands in stark contrast to their highly corporatized business tactics.

Next up is our story on Beer Recommendations for Fall 2024, which feature a bevy of notable styles including a Festbier, a Munich Helles, a Munich Dunkel and, of course, a Double IPA – no list of beers would be complete without one!

A detailed compendium of Munich Oktoberfest follows that, with details on the best ways to get to the festival, the history of this storied beer celebration as well as notable occurrences during the weeks-long event. If this story doesn’t convince you to visit Munich for Oktoberfest, nothing will!

Fall is just around the corner, so you know what means: it’s time for another issue of The Beer Connoisseur magazine!

This issue is chock-full of topical stories, intriguing education pieces, an opinion piece and all of the beer reviews, brewer Q&As and industry news you’ve come to expect from us.

Issue 74 begins with an opinion piece from Jim Dykstra regarding BrewDog, one of the most notable breweries in Scotland’s history. The story delves into the brewery’s “punk” ethos, which stands in stark contrast to their highly corporatized business tactics.

Next up is our story on Beer Recommendations for Fall 2024, which feature a bevy of notable styles including a Festbier, a Munich Helles, a Munich Dunkel and, of course, a Double IPA – no list of beers would be complete without one!

A detailed compendium of Munich Oktoberfest follows that, with details on the best ways to get to the festival, the history of this storied beer celebration as well as notable occurrences during the weeks-long event. If this story doesn’t convince you to visit Munich for Oktoberfest, nothing will!

Then, it’s a deep dive into the wonderful world of scenic apple orchards. Apple picking is a terrific fall activity, and these wondrous orchards from all over the world are among the best places to go if you’re looking for the best views while harvesting bushels of apples. They do keep the doctor away, after all.

Are you a beer enthusiast looking for your next hoppy adventure? Look no further! We've scoured the United States to bring you the finest craft beers from all corners of the country. Whether you're in New England, the Midwest, the Southeast, the Rocky Mountains, the Southwest or on the West Coast, we've got you covered. Let's embark on a flavorful journey and savor the fresh brews that are the toast of the country during the fall months.

Disclaimer: It's impossible for our judges to review every single beer released by the nearly 10,000 breweries in the U.S. each week. As such, while this story serves as a peek at some of the best beers released recently that have scored highly in our Official Review, it also features beers that rank highly on other beer reviewing platforms, beer that have medaled in recent competitions or have been burning up message boards and forums with immense hype. If you're in the regions where these beers are available, we hope they become What You're Drinking Now!

Mountain West Region - Lakewood, Colorado

We saddled up with the masterminds behind the highest-rated brews and asked them about the inspiration behind the recipes. Follow the links below to the individual Q & A's, or you may access Q & A's from all editions here.

Fall 2024, Issue 74

Wild Leap Brew Co. Chief Brewing Officer Chris Elliott Talks Side Bae Double IPA: HBC 472 Cryo Hops