It’s piney and crisp, and adds Cryo hops to its dry-hopping regimen, along with whole-cone Denali and Cascade. This IPA has some West Coast bitterness, a hint of fruitiness and a touch of haze (O.K., fog). It was especially a hit among classic IPA lovers, who lament the days of IPAs that tasted like pine, weren’t too bitter, and didn’t look like OJ. San Francisco stalwart Anchor Brewing’s relatively new Fog Breaker, released in 2018, earned its fair share of loyal drinkers this year. Anchor Brewing Fog Breaker IPA San Francisco, CA Low on bitterness, but less sweet than “traditional” hazy/juicy IPAs, it’s bright and balanced with soft carbonation and light malt character due to flaked oats. Pouring bright gold and cloudy, a Camembert-esque cheesy aroma kicks off the nose on this hazy IPA, followed by orange, tangerine, passionfruit, and a melon cotton candy note. Lakefront Brewery Hazy Rabbit IPA Milwaukee, WI Although a limited release, we look forward to tasting more “seasons.” 49. The result? Mango, passion fruit, and orange aromas a grain-forward, almost savory malt flavor reminiscent of sage and a fruity, herbal finish.
On the hop front, this beer showcases African Queen, a fruity, herbal, spicy variety from South Africa, along with Galaxy, Mosaic Cryo, and El Dorado hops. The duo used “craft” malt from a farmer-owned co-op in Spokane to further share the local love. Previously dubbed “The Four Seasons of Mother Earth,” this 4Seasons release debuted in summer 2019 in partnership with Seattle’s Fremont Brewing. Mother Earth 4Seasons Hazy IPA (With Fremont Brewing) Nampa, ID These are VinePair’s 50 best beers of 2019. Selections from last year’s 50 best beers of 2018 were not considered.Īvailability has an effect on ranking: In other words, if you have to travel, trade, or sacrifice your firstborn for a 4-ounce pour, recommending it in our top 10 is not helpful to a majority of beer drinkers. The 50 best beers of 2019 ranking focuses on labels released within the year, although this is not a requirement. Placement is limited to one beer per brewery. in a can or bottle retail, or otherwise be a seasonal release or part of a rotating series we expect to see back in 2020. Hundreds of selections were considered and narrowed down to 50 with the following criteria: All beers must be available for retail in the U.S. This ranking was determined by members of the VinePair team.
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