329: Best in Beer 2023 Editor's Picks and Readers' Choice with Jamie Bogner and Joe Stange
Nov 9, 2023
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Jamie Bogner and Joe Stange discuss the best beers in 2023, including reader's choice and editor's picks. They explore the process of selecting the best beers, reveal top beer cities in the US and internationally, and highlight the rise of tap rooms and top beer bars. The hosts also delve into specific beers, like a gold medal-winning 'Fatheads Headhunter' and a bourbon barrel-aged barley wine. They celebrate the creativity of brands and encourage craft brewers.
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Best in Beer Episode highlights the top 20 beers of 2023 as selected by the editors and readers of the magazine.
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards reveal the favorite breweries, beer styles, beer cities, and beer bars as voted by the magazine's readers.
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Best in Beer Episode highlights noteworthy beers featured in the Best in Beer issue.
The latest episode of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine showcases excellence in the beer industry, featuring the top 20 beers of 2023 and discussing favorite breweries, beer cities, and beer bars.
Deep dives
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Best in Beer Episode
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Best in Beer Episode highlights the top 20 beers of 2023 as selected by the editors and readers of the magazine. The episode discusses the methodology behind selecting the beers and dives into the flavors and characteristics of each one. Some of the highlighted beers include a beet beer from Arizona Wilderness, a hazy IPA from Treehouse, a Belgian-style Saison from Now Sante Fe, a Keller beer from Templine Greenery, a barleywine from New Image, a gin barrel-aged mixed culture beer from Southern Grist, and a bohemian-style Pilsner from BKS Pivot Project.
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards reveal the favorite breweries, beer styles, beer cities, and beer bars as voted by the magazine's readers. Among the top breweries are Green Cheek, Russian River, Sierra Nevada, and Fatheads. Popular beer styles include IPA, Pale Ale, and Lager. Notable beer cities include Chicago, San Diego, and Boston. The best beer bars feature well-known establishments like ChurchKey, Monks Cafe, and Toronado. The list showcases the diversity and passion of the craft beer community.
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Best in Beer Episode: Noteworthy Beers
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Best in Beer Episode highlights noteworthy beers featured in the Best in Beer issue. It discusses the unique qualities and flavors of each beer, including a beet beer from Arizona Wilderness, a gin barrel-aged barleywine from Southern Grist, a mixed culture beer from Knife and Fork, and a bohemian-style Pilsner from BKS Pivot Project. The episode delves into the brewing process, ingredients, and overall characteristics of each beer, providing a comprehensive overview for beer enthusiasts.
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine: Celebrating Excellence in Beer
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's latest episode showcases excellence in the beer industry. It features the top 20 beers of 2023, as determined by the editors and readers of the magazine. From unique and innovative brews like a beet beer and a gin barrel-aged barleywine to classic styles like IPAs and Pilsners, the episode highlights the diverse range of craftsmanship and flavors in the brewing world. The discussion also covers favorite breweries, beer cities, and beer bars, showcasing the passion and dedication of the craft beer community.
Pilsner takes the number two spot on the reader's favorite beer style list
In this year's reader survey, Pilsner took the number two spot as one of the favorite beer styles, surpassing the previously held position by Hazy IPA. This change indicates a growing appreciation for the classic and refreshing qualities of Pilsners among the brewing community.
IPA retains its number one spot as the favorite beer style
For yet another year, IPA remains at the top of the list as the favorite beer style among readers. Its hop-forward and bold characteristics continue to attract beer enthusiasts and brewers alike.
A wide range of beer styles recognized as reader favorites
The reader survey revealed a diverse range of favorite beer styles, including Pale Ale, Saison, Porter, Imperial Stout, Vienna Lager, and many more. This diversity highlights the broad range of tastes and preferences within the craft beer community.
It’s been another year of great beers—and we’ve tasted thousands—but they can’t all be “the Best.” What sets certain beers apart, to not only light up our palates and our senses, but also our brains and our conversations? Winnowed down by a year of our review panel’s blind judging, and then selected by more blind judging among our editors and top writers, our Best 20 Beers in 2023 represent the highest levels of excellence, character, and drinkability.
In this special once-per-year episode, Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® cofounder and editorial director Jamie Bogner convenes with managing editor Joe Stange to share results of the annual Readers’ Choice poll—including your Top 25 beers and favorite breweries—as well as their Best 20 Beers in 2023, discussing each beer in turn and what made them shine at the table and in the glass. And, as they do every year, these results represent a snapshot of the best of the craft today—whether we’re brewing them, drinking them, or some of both.
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