The American Homebrewers Association’s Zymurgy magazine released its “Best Beers in America” results this week, showing members’ favorite beers commercially available in the U.S. Of the 25 that made the list, 20 beers come from small and independent craft brewers, the BA said in a press release.
Bell’s Brewery’s Two Hearted Ale is ranked number 1 for the third consecutive year. Bell’s Brewery’s Hopslam Ale also placed at number 7, and Bell’s Brewery as a whole was named top brewery. Previously, Bell’s Two Hearted came in second to Russian River’s Pliny the Elder for seven years. Russian River’s Pliny the Elder is now ranked number 2.
Last year, IPA ruled the top four spots, but this year Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout took the third and fourth spots.
After Bell’s Brewery, top breweries according to AHA members include Founders, Russian River Brewing, Sierra Nevada, and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery.
2019 Best Beers in America According to the AHA
(T indicates tie; *indicates small and independent craft brewer.)
1. Bell’s Two Hearted Ale*
2. Russian River Pliny the Elder*
3. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale*
4. Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout)
5. The Alchemist Heady Topper*
6. Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS)
T7. Founders All Day IPA
T7. Bell’s Hopslam*
T9. Founders Breakfast Stout
T9. WeldWerks Juicy Bits*
11. Cigar City Jai Alai IPA*
T12. Tree House Julius*
T12. Three Floyds Zombie Dust*
14. Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro*
15. Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA*
T16. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale*
T16. New Holland Dragon’s Milk*
T18. Lawson’s Finest Liquids Sip of Sunshine*
T18. Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale*
20. Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout
T21. Allagash White*
T21. The Alchemist Focal Banger*
23. North Coast Old Rasputin*
T24. Odell IPA*
T24. Russian River Blind Pig I.P.A.*
