Episode 634 – ESBs
A proper British Bitter actually exists on a spectrum of Ordinary, Best, and Strong – or as we mostly know them in the U.S., Extra Special. We try to make sense of this moving target of a style by trying...
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Craig’s 30 Most Memorable Beers of 2025
As has been discussed in my previous two years’ lists, breweries again were closing faster than they were opening. It seems to have slowed down when compared to 2024 (and maybe even 2023) but it’s still happening at an alarmingly...
ABV Chicago: Ryan’s Top 40 Beers of 2025
Of course there are plenty of stories of contractions and closings in the current reality of craft beer, but I truly believe this one thing: the best beer in history is being made right now. There’s never been greater technical...
Best of FoBAB 2025
At this point, the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers is such a well-oiled machine you’d think they’re lubing the gears with 16% stouts, but none of that happens by accident. Though this write-up will put the focus on the...
