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We Asked 22 Brewers: What’s the Best New Beer of 2023?

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In a year when some breweries closed and others bought golf courses , when hazy IPAs matured and New Jersey‘s governor did exactly the opposite, a cornucopia of new beers came out (and promptly got checked in). So, what new brews impressed and refreshed in 2023? It’s a gorgeous and artfully crafted beer, and it’s a lot of fun to drink.”

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The 19 Best New Breweries of the Year, According to Beer Pros

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If you compiled all of the headlines covering craft beer over the past 12 months and gave your summation on the state of the industry, you might grumble something about a Bob Dylan song in between sips of your Flavortown spiked fruit punch. If you want great beer and good vibes, look no further: GOAL. Hot Plate Brewing Co.

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We Asked 15 Brewers: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Style? (2024)

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Among them are some of the more hype-y styles shaking up the industry since the craft beer boom. Some people scoff at these popular beers, while others line up to snag the first tastes of them. The beer industry had a difficult year in 2023, and perhaps some of its stalwarts are beginning to feel a bit stale.

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What’s Driving U.S. Beer Sales in 2024?

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Beer sales have been less than desirable as of late, to put it mildly. beer industry’s volume consumption decreased 4.4% in 2023 to 2.68 Just two beer segments — imported and flavored malt beverages (FMBs) — achieved any volume growth and that wasn’t enough to offset the significant decline of other domestic beer categories.

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The 30 Best Breweries in the Country Right Now, According to Beer Bars

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Since the dawn of craft beer, bars have played a pivotal role in the boom of American brewing. Nowhere is this more true than at the more specialized spots: the beer bars, as we know them, with their thoughtful selections across tap lines and bottle lists, and their dedication to service, atmosphere, and education.

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2024's First Closing Announcement (Plus Beer Events & Socials)

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Apparently the initial beer menu that Doug included in his post kicked off a kerfuffle large enough to justify this whole Paste Magazine story about craft beer pricing, which focuses on Other Half asking $16 for a pint in Bridgeport. Maplewood announced the return of their Czech-style pilsner with a very flashy video.

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Every Voodoo Ranger IPA, Tasted and Ranked

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New Belgium has played a major role in shaping the craft beer industry as we know it. The original 2017 line consisted of just two beers: the Voodoo Ranger IPA and Imperial IPA. Since then, the Voodoo Ranger family has expanded to roughly 20 different beers.

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