Beer Archives

Spirits

The Best Bottles to Gift This Holiday Season

A terroir-driven Scotch, an under-the-radar rye, Iran's "forbidden spirit" and more.

story: Punch Staff
photo: Lille Allen

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What Even Is “American IPA”?

Not quite West Coast– or New England–style, the reemerging label is confusing at best.

story: Courtney Iseman
illustration: Andy Bourne

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Oktoberfest Beer Is Everywhere. But What Is It?

The perennially popular—but confusing—style, explained.

story: Courtney Iseman
illustration: Punch

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For These Brewers, Craft Beer Requires a Full Rebrand

A growing group of “postmodern” beers are challenging established style guidelines in favor of brewing for flavor, and mood, first.

story: Courtney Iseman
photo: Lizzie Munro

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Rice Isn’t Just For Big Beer Anymore

Rice was once synonymous with Bud and Coors. Now, brewers are embracing the crisp, crushable lagers it can yield—and expanding on it.

story: Courtney Iseman
photo: Punch

Cocktails

Meet the Modern Boilermaker

At newly opened bars across the country, the beer-and-a-shot combo is more considered than ever.

story: Punch Staff
photo: Emily Ferretti

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What Ever Happened to the Session IPA?

Once dubbed the “hottest style,” the low-proof spin on the genre is waning. But of the few still on shelves, these three beers represent the misunderstood category at its best.

story: Courtney Iseman
photo: Punch

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Pils Head? Rauchbier Fan? Saison Stan? There’s a Fest for That.

As attendance declines at the industry’s giant, one-size-fits-all festivals, a growing roster of more niche events have sprung up in their place.

story: Courtney Iseman
photo: Nick Naretto

Beer

Have We Hunted the Beer Whale to Extinction?

Just a few years ago, brewers could reliably expect hundreds of enthusiasts to swarm their special releases. Today, beer whales—and their attendant hype—are few and far between.