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Pale ale, Brewery, Lager, Yeast, Hops, Brewing

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We Asked 15 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Beer Style? (2023)

With the number of breweries in the U.S. at an all-time high, we asked 15 brewers for their opinions on the most underrated beer styles.

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We Asked 15 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Beer Style? (2023)

We Asked 15 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Beer Style? (2023)

With the number of breweries in the U.S. at an all-time high, we asked 15 brewers for their opinions on the most underrated beer styles.

The Complete Guide to the Most Popular Types of Beer

The Complete Guide to the Most Popular Types of Beer

The main types of beer are ales and lagers, but that only scratches the surface. Our guide covers everything to know about beer styles.

5 Hyper-Local Beers That Taste Like the Place They're From

5 Hyper-Local Beers That Taste Like the Place They're From

Beer may never be known for terroir like wine, but that doesn't mean brewers can't imbue a sense of place into their products. In fact, with more ingredients than wine, beer has more ...

The 50 Best American Breweries of the 2010s

The 50 Best American Breweries of the 2010s

From start to finish, who were the best breweries of the 2010s?

The 10 Best European Beers to Try in 2021

The 10 Best European Beers to Try in 2021

European beer can be overwhelming for American beer lovers looking to try something new. Titans such as Heineken and Stella Artois remain, but other clean-tasting commercially produced ...

The 36 Best Beers You Can Buy Online Or At Your Local Store

The 36 Best Beers You Can Buy Online Or At Your Local Store

We've got it all: mainstream lagers, cult-status IPAs, innovative craft stouts, and more.

What beer are you drinking now? #3007

What beer are you drinking now? #3007

Good day all, starting in the wee hours of the morning with Achel Brune, one of the authentic Trappist from Belgium. Great one. [IMG] Santé! [MEDIA]

What Is Oktoberfest Beer (and When Does It Come Out)?

What Is Oktoberfest Beer (and When Does It Come Out)?

An Oktoberfest beer isn’t just about the beer or the month it was brewed. In fact, you could say it’s also a party. Yes – that’s right. The best way to understand an Oktoberfest beer is ...

The 54 Types of Craft Beer You Really Need to Know

The 54 Types of Craft Beer You Really Need to Know

We found more types of craft beer than the average drinker can keep up with!

Loving the Lager

Loving the Lager

The lighter beer is making a comeback in the Capital Region

Kick off Texas Craft Brewers Festival weekend at the opening night event—Partners in Craft.

Kick off Texas Craft Brewers Festival weekend at the opening night event—Partners in Craft.

American style brown ale blended with cold brewed pumpkin spice coffee from Independence Coffee company out of Brenham, TX Collaboration Notes BVB and Independence Coffee have been ...

The 25 Beers You Need to Try Before You Die

The 25 Beers You Need to Try Before You Die

We asked a dozen masters of beer and brewing to name which beers every drinker should try at least once in their lifetime.

The Most Common Beer Styles, Explained

The Most Common Beer Styles, Explained

To understand the differences among popular beers and their many iterations, it helps to learn hallmarks of styles and how they fit into two categories.

These 35 breweries are among the best spots to have a beer in the US

These 35 breweries are among the best spots to have a beer in the US

Sierra Nevada Brewing, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Boston Beer are among the most popular breweries, based on Facebook, Instagram and Yelp results.

10 common beer styles all drinkers should try, from pilsners to porters

10 common beer styles all drinkers should try, from pilsners to porters

Every type of beer is either a lager or an ale. If you're looking to expand your beer horizons, try everything from rich dark stouts to tart sours.

The 50 Best Beers of 2021, According to Brewers and Beer Geeks

The 50 Best Beers of 2021, According to Brewers and Beer Geeks

To find the best new releases of the past year, we asked brewers, cicerones, writers, podcast hosts and other beer professionals to share their personal favorites. These are the 50 beers ...

Munich Helles

Munich Helles

No region is more known for its beer than Bavaria. With summery weissbier and pilsner, autumnal Märzen and bocks for winter and spring, Bavaria has a brew for every season. But it’s the ...

These Are The Best Beers In America, According To The Great American Beer Festival

These Are The Best Beers In America, According To The Great American Beer Festival

These are the big winners from the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.