{"product_id":"best-in-beer-2026","title":"Best in Beer 2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO248186374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO248186374 BCX0\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXO248186374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO248186374 BCX0\"\u003eWinter 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO248186374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO248186374 BCX0\"\u003e issue celebrates the beers, brewers, and ingredients shaping craft beer today. At the heart of this issue is our annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXO248186374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO248186374 BCX0\"\u003eBest in Beer 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO248186374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO248186374 BCX0\"\u003e, featuring the year's standout beers and breweries, Editors' Picks, Critics' Lists, and Readers' Choice favorites. Beyond the awards, explore the unexpected flavors of flowers, tea, and grapes, new discoveries in yeast science, and creative brewing techniques, with practical insights and 15 recipes to inspire your next brew day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO248186374 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO117207714\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO117207714 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXO117207714 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO117207714 BCX0\"\u003eIn this issue, we explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO117207714 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best in Beer 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDiscover the top beers, breweries, styles, and beer cities that defined the year—plus Critics’ Lists and Readers’ Choice winners.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Power\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Explore how floral ingredients can bring surprising aromas, flavors, and complexity to beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Service of Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Learn how brewers are incorporating unique teas into their recipes and fine-tuning their flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan aria-invalid=\"spelling\"\u003eBière\u003c\/span\u003e de Vigne\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Discover the history and craftsmanship behind Cantillon’s celebrated grape lambics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJumping in Yeast First\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e See what happens when brewers build a beer around a unique yeast strain rather than starting with a traditional style.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wild Family Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Explore how genetic research is changing our understanding of yeast and its origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle School\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Master the fundamentals of Suffolk Farmhouse Ale and West Coast Pilsner with in-depth style guides.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk the Pros\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExpert brewers break down iconic beers—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePilot Late Czech Out and New Holland Dragon’s Milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePlus, \u003cstrong\u003e15 recipes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efrom the pros\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSubscribe today to access every issue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beerandbrewing.com\/subscription\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ehttps:\/\/beerandbrewing.com\/subscription\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Craft Beer \u0026 Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Print Issue","offer_id":51539008192681,"sku":"cbb-edition-70-print","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Issue (PDF Download)","offer_id":51539008225449,"sku":"cbb-edition-70-pdf","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/0623\/files\/cover.png?v=1794493256","url":"https:\/\/shop.beerandbrewing.com\/products\/best-in-beer-2026","provider":"Craft Beer \u0026 Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}