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Wait for It! (Fall 2026)Great lagers reward patience, and in our Fall 2026 issue, we explore the techniques, science, and traditions that make them some of the world's most compelling beers.
Fields of Joy (Summer 2026)Great beer is driven by ingredients, ideas, and inspiration. Explore the flavors and influences shaping brewing today.
From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)Your guide to classic and cutting-edge techniques for brewing with wheat, fonio, specialty malts, and more.
Best in Beer 2025Your guide to the best beers of 2025—and the stories, science, and traditions behind them.
Endless Lager (Fall 2025)In this issue, we explore hoppy lagers bursting with bright flavors, dark yet quenching bocks, and golden helles perfected by medal-winning pros.
IPA on the World Stage (Summer 2025)Level up your brewing with 15 tested recipes and deep dives into haze stability, hop aroma, AI-powered brewing, and more. From New Zealand hops to Midwest IPA, this issue is packed with expert techniques and practical advice for brewers of all levels.
The Expanding Maltiverse (Spring 2025)From innovative barrel-aging to brewing with rice, smoked malts, and modern chicha—discover the flavors and techniques shaping craft beer’s next frontier.
Best in Beer 2024We tasted, we argued, and we tasted some more. You voted, we tallied. From the most exceptional beers we had all year to your favorite breweries, cities, bars, and more, here’s our annual map to the Best in Beer.
Lager Levels Up (Fall 2024)From leafing through the archives of old-fashioned brewing traditions, on a quest to recapture lost flavor, to pushing the envelope of modern techniques, seeking new expressions and undiscovered permutations, today’s independent brewers are thirsty for more, ready to expand the lager canon.
A New Day for IPA (Summer 2024)American IPA Remastered, Building Character in Hazy IPA, Developing Your Hop Sense, 21st Century IPAs with 20th Century Hops, and more!
The Malt Is the Message (Spring 2024)Malt is the soul of beer, and it is the medium—sometimes, it’s best to let malt do the talking.
Best in Beer 2023Brewed with patience and precision for the pursuit of pleasure, great lagers are those glimmering jewels that we just can’t seem to stop drinking. Here, we shine a light on the fine art of how to make us sad when the glass is empty.
Lager Lucidity (Summer 2023)Brewed with patience and precision for the pursuit of pleasure, great lagers are those glimmering jewels that we just can’t seem to stop drinking. Here, we shine a light on the fine art of how to make us sad when the glass is empty.
IPA: Bold, Cold & Controlled (Spring 2023)How today’s top brewers make IPA now, from balancing thiols to harnessing bitterness and fermenting in new (but familiar) ways.
Rethinking the Classic Pale Ale (Winter 2023)Stepping out of the shadow of it’s bigger and more intense IPA siblings, Pale Ale is overdue for its return to the craft beer spotlight, with new approaches to timeless appeal.
Best in Beer 2022 (December-January 2023)Here are those rarest of drinks—products of studious craftsmanship and persistent tinkering, balancing great character with great drinkability. Here are the pinnacles of the craft.
The Science of Stout (October-November 2022)The processes that create beer’s deepest colors and flavors are incredibly complex—a Lovibond rating doesn’t begin to describe what you might get. Welcome to the science of stout issue.
The IPA Issue: Cold IPA, New West Coast, Hop Saturation & More (August-September 2022)A few years ago, brewers threw away their crystal ball, and all signs pointed to a murky future for the style. Now, while many embrace the sweet comfort of the hanging fog, others are rediscovering a new and vibrant feeling of clarity. Which will prevail?
Cold Comforts: Unique Insights From Lager Brewers (June-July 2022)Leading lager brewers share unique insights
Beyond Barley (April-May 2022)Explore the Techniques for Brewing Beers With More Than Barley (Wheat, Rye, and Non-gluten Grains).
In a Belgian Mood (February-March 2022)The diversity and creativity of the beers that come out of this small country are justifiably famous, yet often it’s the wilder side that draws all the attention.
Best in Beer 2021 (December-January 2022)The December-January 2021 issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®
The Route to Stout (October-November 2021)The October-November 2021 issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®
Bright & Juicy & Bitter & Soft IPA (August-September 2021)The August-September 2021 issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®
The Rebirth of Cool: Inside the Lager Evolution (June-July 2021)The June-July 2021 issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®
Beyond Beer: Hard Seltzer, Hard Kombucha, and More (Apr-May 2021)The April-May 2021 issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®
Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)The February-March 2021 issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®
Best in Beer 2020 (Dec-Jan)The December 2020-January 2021 issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®

Better Than Ever: IPA (August-September 2020)The August-September 2020 issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®
Complete Issue Archive (69)
- Wait for It! (Fall 2026)
- Fields of Joy (Summer 2026)
- From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
- Best in Beer 2025
- Endless Lager (Fall 2025)
- IPA on the World Stage (Summer 2025)
- The Expanding Maltiverse (Spring 2025)
- Best in Beer 2024
- Lager Levels Up (Fall 2024)
- A New Day for IPA (Summer 2024)
- The Malt Is the Message (Spring 2024)
- Best in Beer 2023
- Lager Lucidity (Summer 2023)
- IPA: Bold, Cold & Controlled (Spring 2023)
- Rethinking the Classic Pale Ale (Winter 2023)
- Best in Beer 2022 (December-January 2023)
- The Science of Stout (October-November 2022)
- The IPA Issue: Cold IPA, New West Coast, Hop Saturation & More (August-September 2022)
- Cold Comforts: Unique Insights From Lager Brewers (June-July 2022)
- Beyond Barley (April-May 2022)
- In a Belgian Mood (February-March 2022)
- Best in Beer 2021 (December-January 2022)
- The Route to Stout (October-November 2021)
- Bright & Juicy & Bitter & Soft IPA (August-September 2021)
- The Rebirth of Cool: Inside the Lager Evolution (June-July 2021)
- Beyond Beer: Hard Seltzer, Hard Kombucha, and More (Apr-May 2021)
- Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
- Best in Beer 2020 (Dec-Jan)
- Stout: More than Just Desserts (Oct-Nov 2020)
- Better Than Ever: IPA (August-September 2020)
- Living the Lager Life (June-July 2020)
- Funk + Fruit (Apr-May 2020)
- Hops, Yeast, Water, Malt (Feb-Mar 2020)
- Best in Beer 2019 (Dec-Jan)
- Stouts for All Seasons (Oct-Nov 2019)
- Let's Play IPA (Aug-Sept 2019)
- Lagers + Sours (June-July 2019)
- Wheat, Weed, & Kveik (Apr-May 2019)
- Light Ales + Dark Lagers (Feb-Mar 2019)
- Wood-aged Beer (Dec 2018-Jan 2019)
- 2018 Best in Beer Issue
- Tradition & Today (October-November 2018)
- The Annual IPA Issue (August-September 2018)
- Love Lagers (Jun-Jul 2018)
- Evolution of the Pale Ale (April-May 2018)
- Porter & Stout (February-March 2018)
- The Soul of Beer (December 2017-January 2018)
- Max Flavor (October-November 2017)
- Best In Beer 2017
- IPA Today (August-September 2017)
- Fruit in Beer (June-July 2017)
- The Gear Guide (April-May 2017)
- Sweet, Roasty, and Delicious (February-March 2017)
- Best in Beer 2016
- The Art of Tart (October-November 2016)
- Hoppy Lagers (August-September 2016)
- Saison: Naturally Wild (June-July 2016)
- A Light in the Dark (April-May 2016)
- The United States of IPA (February-March 2016)
- Big Beers (December 2015-January 2016)
- The Best Belgians (October-November 2015)
- Fresh Hops (August-September 2015)
- Wild & Sour (June-July 2016)
- Great Taste Without Gluten (April-May 2015)
- The Power of the Pale Ale (February-March 2015)
- The Dark Side (Winter 2014)
- Enlightened Lagers (Fall 2014)
- The Summer of Saison (Summer 2014)
- The New India Pale Ale (Spring 2014)