September 2013

Pale ale is the style of beer most open to interpretation—and thus the ideal test of a brewer’s talent. Here 18 recommended locals—9 American, 9 India pale ales—faced off. Three winners emerged. Read more

Pale ale is the style of beer most open to interpretation—and thus the ideal test of a brewer’s talent. Here 18 recommended locals—9 American, 9 India pale ales—faced off. Three winners emerged. Read more

A class of beer all their own, lagers are fermented with different yeasts and at a colder temperature than ales. Read more

Sometimes overlooked as a middle- of-the-road style, this refreshing, mostly sweet ale can be a great thirst quencher. Read more

From the hefeweizen to the American wheat pale ale, this style offers a ton of variety. Creamy or juicy, bitter or sweet, savory or fruity—the options are endless. Read more

The winter drinker, distinguished by a blanket of dark malts. Often only seasonally available. Read more

Sweet yet spicy—this style is the origin of the beer geek’s obsession. Read more

Recipes for ambers tend to be straight- forward, meaning that there’s not much for a brewer to hide behind. Read more

This class of medium-bodied beers has notes of caramel, chocolate, and toffee. Read more

If regular IPA isn't hoppy enough, try one of these super-strong high ABV beers. Some are massively bitter; others are surprisingly sweet. Read more