It’s easy to get lost in the sea of suds that are available to American consumers. From classic European staples to domestic craft-beer unicorns, the options are virtually endless, and often overwhelming—especially when considering wall after wall of fun labels, clever names and all-around tasty-looking selections. Thankfully, our annual list of the Top 25 Beers is here to guide your next tasting adventure. This list is not the top 25 beers of all time, but rather represents the most exciting brews reviewed this year, sure to please proud beer fans and curious cross-drinkers alike. They exhibit extraordinary craftsmanship, innovation and quality at affordable prices. Within the limits of what was tasted throughout the past year, we’ve tried to include beers that not only represent different countries and regions, but also a variety of styles and price points. We had some killer categories this year (wild ales, IPA and barleywine, to name a few) that racked up some truly outstanding scores. But not all of those top-scoring beers will appear in this list in the interest of fairly representing the beer world’s diversity. Some of these beers are available from coast to coast, while others might not be easily obtained in your area or are extremely limited in production. But one thing’s for sure: They’re all treasures well worth the hunt.
So raise a pint to the best this year’s reviews had to offer.
Top 25 Beers 2015

Top 25 Beers 2015
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25
Samuel Adams Rebel Rouser Double IPA
MassachusettsBrewed with more than five pounds of hops per barrel and dry-hopped ...See Full Review$11 -
24
Full Sail Cascade Pilsner
OregonAfter the success of Full Sail's 26th anniversary selection, the brewery added ...See Full Review$8 -
23
21st Amendment Down to Earth Session IPA
CaliforniaAt 42 IBUs, this new year-round selection from 21st Amendment delivers a ...See Full Review$11 -
22
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Big Cone American Black Ale
CaliforniaThe clever name suggests what to expect in the glass: Bold, assertive ...See Full Review$9 -
21
Great Lakes Christmas Ale
OhioThanks to all the forward sweet- and baking-spice characteristics, this is like ...See Full Review$12 -
20
Victory Kirsch Gose
PennsylvaniaA lively, bright and extremely effervescent brew, forget about a bowl of ...See Full Review$9 -
19
Firestone Walker Easy Jack IPA
CaliforniaThis special selection is now available in cans as a year-round release, ...See Full Review$11 -
18
Odell Brewing Co. Piña Agria Sour Pineapple
ColoradoThis is the kind of beer that makes you wonder why more ...See Full Review$17 -
17
Tallgrass Brewing Ethos IPA
USDespite clocking in at over 100 IBUs, this is definitely a hop-forward ...See Full Review$9 -
16
Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale
OregonA classic selection from Oregon-based Deschutes, this pale ale is remarkably balanced ...See Full Review$10 -
15
Dogfish Head Black & Blue
DelawareAfter a yearlong vacation and a new label design, this Belgian-style golden ...See Full Review$13 -
14
The Hop Concept Hop Freshener Series Lemon & Grassy
CaliforniaFrom the team behind Port Brewing, The Hop Concept releases feature labels ...See Full Review$7 -
13
Smuttynose Big Beer Series Barleywine Style Ale
New HampshireThis attractive and expressive beer pours a deep copper-amber color, with a ...See Full Review$9 -
12
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock
GermanyCelebrator is an iconic doppelbock, regularly earning awards and accolades from competitions ...See Full Review$4 -
11
Lost Abbey Track #8
CaliforniaPart of the brewery's Ultimate Box set (12 “tracks”), this special selection ...See Full Review$15 -
10
Trappistes Rochefort 8
BelgiumThis classic brew pours a medium burnt-sienna color, with a substantial beige ...See Full Review$8 -
9
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout
ColoradoThis classic oak-aged stout is always a highly sought-after selection when it's ...See Full Review$12 -
8
Left Hand Polestar Pilsner
ColoradoThis is a stunning beer, with just about everything you'd look for ...See Full Review$10 -
7
Uinta Cockeyed Cooper Bourbon Barrel Barley Wine Ale
USThis barrel-aged beauty is an intense yet balanced brew that will improve ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$13 -
6
Orval Trappist Ale
BelgiumOne of the most iconic Trappist beers, this pours a gorgeous golden-orange ...See Full Review$7 -
5
Alaskan Brewing Co. 2014 Smoked Porter
AlaskaABC's vintage-dated smoked porter is always a superb selection, year after year, ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$9 -
4
Lindemans Oude Kriek Cuvée René Grand Cru
BelgiumThis selection is new to the U.S. market, but according to the ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$13 -
3
Unibroue La Fin du Monde
CanadaIgnore the alarming name—la fin du monde means “the end of the ...See Full Review$10 -
2
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale
CaliforniaLike its namesake, this is a behemoth of a beer, but it's ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$13 -
1
Westmalle Tripel
BelgiumTripels don't get more authentic than this classic Belgian brew. It's immediately ...See Full Review$6
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