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Recipe: Wayfinder La Magie French-Style Pilsner

Natalie Rose Baldwin, brewmaster of Wayfinder Beer in Portland, Oregon, shares this recipe for a French-inspired pilsner that features a kiss of spelt and plenty of floral, spicy Alsatian Strisselspalt hops to drive the flavor.

Podcast Episode 446: In Which Kate Bernot, Stan Hieronymus, and Joe Stange Glimpse the Future Through Their Favorite Beers of the Year

In our annual Best in Beer 2025 critics’ roundtable episode, our editorial team goes beyond the unabashed popularity contest and thorough blind-judging process to share their own personal favorites of the year, connecting the dots to suss out the contours of craft beer’s today and possible tomorrows.

Critic’s List: Kate Bernot’s Best in 2025

Our contributing editor and the NAGBW Writer of the Year shares some favorite tipples and a few thoughts to mark another four seasons on the books.

Critic’s List: Stan Hieronymus’s Best in 2025

The prolific author and hop chronicler shares his top beers and moments from 2025.

Critic’s List: Joe Stange’s Best in 2025

Our executive editor shares his favorite beers and beery moments from the past year.