Our Top Beer Stories of 2019
Here are the year’s most-read beer stories, from cutting-edge hops to the demand for “light” craft beers
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Why Brewers and Retailers Are Turning to Smoked Beer
In an increasingly IPA-centric beer world, brewers are finding success with smoked beer
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5 Craft Beer Trends to Watch
Brewers and other beer experts discuss emerging craft categories at the Great American Beer Festival 2019
How to Blind-taste Beer
Cicerones discuss tips for assessing beer and why drinks professionals should learn the skill
Why Craft Brewers Are Turning to Large-Format Cans
Larger sizes and increased availability are among the reasons grab-and-go tallboys are enticing new consumers
How to Troubleshoot Common Draft Problems
Beer experts pinpoint three of the top beer system glitches—and advise on how to fix them
Why Brewers Are Turning to Cocktails for Inspiration
The flavor profiles of classic mixed drinks are helping breweries set their beers apart—and capture a wider demographic
How to Identify Off-flavors in Beer
Beer experts discuss common beer flaws and what servers need to know to recognize them
How Brewers Are Shifting Their Approach to Summer Beers
Producers share their latest tactics for positioning seasonal beer in a crowded market—and broadening its year-round appeal
4 Innovative Ways Breweries Are Training Front-of-House Staff
New-hire “beer schools” and departmental cross-training are just two of the strategies craft breweries are using
Hot New Hop Varieties of 2019
To stand out in a crowded field, breweries are sourcing cutting-edge hops
How Craft Brewers Are Redefining the Nonalcoholic Beer Category
Long stigmatized as characterless, alcohol-free beers are now being brewed with premium ingredients in a variety of styles
Why Breweries Are Turning to Small-Format Cans
The opportunity to reach new customers is just one factor attracting brewers to the eight-ounce can
6 Descriptors Beer Professionals Avoid
Hoppy, light, and funky are among the vague terms beer purveyors swap out to help customers find desired flavors and styles