Tips
Glassware Guide: Does the Glass Really Matter?
Yes! The shape of a glass changes how aroma reaches your nose, how the head holds and even how the beer feels.…
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Guides
The Rise of Great Non-Alcoholic Beer
Non-alcoholic beer used to be an afterthought. Not anymore: modern NA brewers use clever fermentation and dealcoholisation methods to keep hop aroma…
Travel
Oktoberfest Survival Guide
Heading to Munich? Here’s how to do Oktoberfest like a local. Arrive early — tents fill up by late morning on weekends.…
Homebrewing
Homebrewing Your First Batch: A No-Stress Guide
Homebrewing is easier than you think. A one-gallon kit on your stovetop is the perfect start. What you need A kit (grain…
Tips
How to Store and Cellar Beer
Most beer should be drunk fresh. Hoppy beers in particular fade within weeks. But some beers improve with age. Beers that cellar…
Travel
Microbreweries Worth a Road Trip
Some of the highest-ranked beers on our list come from breweries small enough that the brewer might pour your flight. Here’s why…
Food Pairing
The Ultimate Beer & Food Pairing Guide
Wine gets the pairing glory, but beer is arguably more versatile: carbonation scrubs your palate, hops cut through fat and roasted malt…
Tips
10 Tips to Taste Beer Like a Pro
Use the right glass. Stemmed, curved glasses concentrate aroma. Don’t serve it ice-cold. Cold hides flavour — especially in stouts and Belgians.…
Guides
Beer Styles 101: A Beginner’s Map
Every beer is either an ale (top-fermenting yeast, warmer, fruitier) or a lager (bottom-fermenting, cooler, cleaner). From there, the family tree branches…
Rankings
How We Rank the Top 100 Beers
Every beer on Top 100 Beers carries a single number: the Top 100 score. Here’s exactly how it works. 1. The editorial…