Fall 2024, Issue 74

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.

While apples might be the healthy option, autumn is also a wonderful time for bratwurst, and the next piece features an enjoyable detour into the wonderful world of brats with a story from Jim Pedley, as well as a detailed recipe and more information about this wonderful sausage.

Non-alcoholic beer has been booming in popularity of late, and we’ve got all the details on this healthier alternative to standard beer with our Beer Lover’s Guide to Non-Alcoholic Beer. The issue finishes off with an in-depth style guide regarding Oktoberfest’s beer (or bier) of choice: Festbier.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

From the Editor

Industry News

FEATURES

Opinion: Drawing the Line Between BrewDog's "Punk" Posturing and Its Corporate Reality
Is Scotland's BrewDog truly a "punk" craft brewery? Jim Dykstra investigates the truth.

Beer Recommendations Fall 2024: What We're Drinking Now
The start of autumn is a terrific time to have a beer, and these recommendations are among the best in our fridges at the moment.

FOOD, TRAVEL & TRENDS

Celebrating Munich Oktoberfest: The Beer Enthusiast's Ultimate Guide
Munich's Oktoberfest is the biggest (and best) beer celebration in the world, and it comes but once a year. Explore this guide for the best ways to enjoy the festival.

20 of the Most Beautiful Scenic Apple Orchards Around the World
Apple picking is a terrific fall activity for the whole family, and these orchards from every corner of the globe provide stunning vistas to visitors.

Cooking Bratwurst with Craft Beer
Nothing hits quite like a bratwurst cooked in beer. Check out this story for a terrific recipe as well as some local color from denizens of the state that introduced this idea - Wisconsin.

ADVERTISERS INDEX

EDUCATION

Beer Lover's Guide to Non-Alcoholic Beer
Non-alcoholic beer has been gaining popularity for years now, and this guide is the perfect starting point if you're just starting to dabble in the style.

Festbier: A Lighter, Brighter Oktoberfest Classic
The preferred style of beer at Munich's Oktoberfest is this pale golden-colored, delightfully malty and eminently quaffable brew. Get acquainted with it via this in-depth story.

REVIEWS

Official Review
Single-blind reviews from our panel of experts. Featuring Old 121 ESB, Kit NA Brewing Get Set Wheat and many more!

Brewer Q & A
Brewers share secrets of their highest-scoring beers.

Cover Photo Copyright Vala's Pumpkin Patch/Courtesy of Facebook