I’m not sure who first came up with the idea of a trip from one side of the planet to the other, with a beer glass in one hand and a history book in...
When independent brewers took exception to the mass marketing of mundane beer, the result was an American revolution. By establishing a local brewery...
Each year, we collect the highest-scoring beers evaluated in the Official Review and compile them into a definitive list of the finest examples. 2024...
There’s a sense of foreboding in the world of beer that the dream is deferred, if not dead, and that the Roaring Teens and Twenties are giving way to...
BREWERY AWARDS
Each year, we acknowledge the breweries that collectively produced the highest-rated beers as evaluated in our Official Review. 2024...
Judging Process
Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid...
With 2025 upon us, craft beer, and the beverage industry at large, continue to grapple with changing consumer tastes as well as a hugely saturated...
Happy holidays and welcome to our annual, year-end edition of The Beer Connoisseur magazine! This issue, once again, represents the year that was in...
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...
There is always something newsworthy taking place in the beer industry. That's why we dedicate Monday of each week to publishing the top stories from...
Brewers around the world continued to produce top-flight examples of beer excellence in 2024, and our judges were lucky enough to sample a fair few...
The holiday season is a time for joy, warmth and sharing memorable moments with loved ones—and what better way to elevate that festive cheer than...
Thanksgiving is all about coming together with loved ones, savoring a delicious meal, and reflecting on what we’re grateful for—and what better way...
Judging Process
Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on facts and to avoid...
Remember Clippy? “It looks like you’re writing a letter,” observed the anthropomorphized Microsoft paperclip. “Would you like help?”
At that time,...