BEER Insiders

We love beer !
TOPsSee our product TOPs
About us

About BEER Insiders

We love beer, and we make it easy to enjoy it more.

Your friendly guide to better pours

BEER Insiders is your friendly guide to better pours, smarter picks, and more fun moments with friends.

We share clear, honest articles that help you discover styles you will love, understand how beer is made, and feel confident ordering or shopping.

No snobbery, just good taste, great stories, and a community built around simple enjoyment.

What we stand for
  • Clear and honest articles, no jargon.
  • Smarter picks when you order or shop.
  • No snobbery, just good taste and good times.

What you will find here

Five ways to enjoy beer a little more, every week.

5 sections
01

Beer Types

Simple guides to beer styles, from crisp lagers to rich stouts.

Browse styles
02

Brewing Process

Behind the scenes learning, from grain to glass and everything in between.

See how it's made
03

Beer History

Stories that shaped today's pints, from ancient brews to modern craft.

Read the stories
04

Food Pairings

Easy meal matches that turn an everyday dinner into a small celebration.

Find a match
05

Events & Festivals

Plan your next outing with curated events, festivals, and tap takeovers.

Plan an outing
🏆 Comparison

Comparison of the 10 best iPAs (September 2026)

10
Products tested
8.0/10
Best rating
See comparison
🏆 Best choice
Bell's Big Hearted IPA Craft Beer, 6 Pack, 12 fl oz Cans, 9.5% ABV
💰 Best price
Sierra Nevada, IPA Hazy Little Thing, 12pk, 12 Fl Oz Cans Hazy Little things IPA 12.00 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)
đŸ”„ Most popular
Lagunitas IPA, 12 pk, 12 Fl Oz, 6.2% ABV

Current trends

Brewing Your First Saison: The Farmhouse Ale That Thrives on Imperfection
FARMHOUSE & SAISONS

Brewing Your First Saison: The Farmhouse Ale That Thrives on Imperfection

31 Aug 2026
Oktoberfest at Home: Beers to Pour, Food to Cook and a Stein to Raise
Oktoberfest at Home: Beers to Pour, Food to Cook and a Stein to Raise
25 Aug 2026 · Oktoberfest
Why the Craft Beer Shakeout Is Good News for Your Favorite Local Brewery
Why the Craft Beer Shakeout Is Good News for Your Favorite Local Brewery
28 Aug 2026 · Evolution Through Ages
Wheat Beer Explained: Hefeweizen, Witbier, Weizenbock and the Styles in Between
Wheat Beer Explained: Hefeweizen, Witbier, Weizenbock and the Styles in Between
17 Aug 2026 · Wheat Beers
Craft Beer Down 4% but Drinkers Are More Loyal Than Ever: The 2026 Midyear Picture
Craft Beer Down 4% but Drinkers Are More Loyal Than Ever: The 2026 Midyear Picture
12 Aug 2026 · Beer Culture in the US

Our latest product reviews

Independent and detailed analyses by our team

' RCZ99BG2(E) Under Counter Beer & Drinks Fridge-93L Capacity,Holds up to 115 Cans, Premium Temperature Performance (2℃ to 15℃), Glass Door, Removable Shelves, LED Light, Low Noise E-class 4.0
Beer Coolers & Mini Fridges
★★★★★ ★★★★★
COMFEE RCZ99BG2(E) Drinks Fridge Review: a compact beer fridge that keeps things properly cold without much fuss
  • Cools drinks properly (2–15°C range) and keeps them consistently cold
  • Quiet operation around 40 dB, fine for living rooms or offices
  • Good capacity for the size (up to around 115 cans) with flexible removable shelves
See all reviews →
93L Drinks Fridge, 126 Can Beer Fridge with Glass Door, Wine fridge with Adjustable Shelves for Soda Beer or Wine, Home/Bar/Office, Black, Steel, One-Touch Control [Energy Class F] 126 Can Black 4.0
Beer Coolers & Mini Fridges
★★★★★ ★★★★★
EUHOMY 93L Drinks Fridge Review: a compact beer fridge that keeps cans properly cold without taking over your kitchen
  • Cools drinks reliably with a usable 0–16°C range and even temperature distribution
  • Good capacity for the size (around 126 cans) with adjustable shelves for cans and bottles
  • Glass door and LED light make it easy to see stock levels and look tidy in a home bar or office
See all reviews →
Craft Beer Brewing Kit with Bottles - Conical Fermenter Eliminates Sediment and Makes Great Tasting Home Made Beer 3.0
Homebrew Starter Kits
★★★★★ ★★★★★
BrewDemon 2-Gallon Craft Beer Brewing Kit Review: a handy starter fermenter with a few annoying quirks
  • Compact 2-gallon conical fermenter that reduces sediment compared to a flat-bottom bucket
  • Built-in spigot makes bottling faster and avoids using a siphon
  • Includes bottles and a starter recipe so you can brew right away with minimal extra gear
See all reviews →
115L Under-Counter Drinks Fridge - Glass Door - Silver 4.0
Beer Coolers & Mini Fridges
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Cookology 115L Under-Counter Drinks Fridge Review: a simple beer and drinks cooler that does the job
  • Quiet operation, suitable for open-plan kitchens and living spaces
  • Good 115L capacity with adjustable shelves for cans and bottles
  • Glass door with LED light makes contents easy to see and access
See all reviews →
See all reviews →

Our latest product comparisons

Top products selected and ranked by our experts

Comparison

Comparison of the 17 best kegerators & Dispensers (September 2026)

#1
Baridi Back Bar Drinks Fridge/Cooler with Double Sliding Doors, 190L Capacity - DH273

Baridi Back Bar Fridge 190L (DH273)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10
+ Large 193L capacity (up to ~262 x 330ml cans) with flexible wire shelving
+ Sliding double-glazed glass doors give easy access and decent insulation
#2
Daze 1.9L Cocktail Keg System – Portable Mini Cocktail Dispenser with Tap, Regulator & CO₂ Cartridges (Blanc)

Daze 1.9L Cocktail Keg System – Portable Mini Cocktail Dispenser with Tap, Regulator & CO₂ Cartridges (Blanc)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10
#3
Cater-Cool Double Sliding Door Bottle Cooler With LED Lighting ck0502LED (UK Mainland Del Only)

Cater-Cool Double Sliding Door Bottle Cooler (LED)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
See full comparison →
Comparison

Top 5: best beer Tap Handles (2026)

#1
MRbrew Beer Tap Handle 2 PCS, Upgraded Beer Faucet Handle 304 Stainless Steel Beer Keg Tap Handle Commercial Standard 3/8”Threading Kegerator Tap Handle for Kegerator Tower Stout Nitro Tap Draft Beer Silver 2 Pcs

MRbrew Stainless Steel Beer Tap Handles (2-Pack) — 3/8" Thread

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
+ Full 304 stainless steel construction feels solid and should last a long time
+ Heavier T-shaped design gives smoother, more controlled pours than light plastic handles
#2
MRbrew 【5 PCS】 Plastic Beer Tap Handle, Faucet Black Handle Fits for Standard American Threading Beer Faucet 5 Pieces

MRbrew 5-Pack Black Plastic Beer Tap Handles

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
#3
Large Wooden Table Tap Handles for Kegerator Bar Restaurant Brewery Craft Beer Tap Handle Label Display for All Beer Lovers (Dark Blue) Black

Teslyar

Dark Blue Wooden Tap Handle for Kegerator/Bar

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
See full comparison →
Comparison

Top 5: best brewing Thermometers & Hydrometers (2026)

#1
Home Brew Hydrometer with Included 100 Millimeter Trial Sampling Jar - Home Brew Equipment for Wine and Beer Making Testing Kit and Brewing Your Own Homebrew

Thermometer World

Homebrew Hydrometer with 100mm Test Jar

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
+ Comes with a usable 100 ml plastic trial jar, so you can start measuring right away
+ Clear, easy-to-read scales for specific gravity, sugar, and estimated ABV
#2
Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1310) - For Home Brewing And Winemaking, Glass, Specific Gravity 0.990 to 1.170 Sugar Scale Brix/Plato (% sugar)

Stevenson Reeves

Hydrometer S1310 - SG 0.990–1.170, Brix/Plato

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
#3
Triple Scale Hydrometer (S1207) - For Home Brewing And Winemaking,Specific Gravity 0.980 to 1.120, Glass Sugar Scale oz/gal

Stevenson Reeves

Hydrometer S1207 — SG 0.980–1.120

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
See full comparison →
See all comparisons →

Spotlight

BOTTLING

Nitrogen vs CO2 for Draft Beer: What Each Gas Does to Your Pour

07 Sep 2026

Beer and Pizza: A Style-by-Slice Pairing Guide
Tasting Tips
Beer and Pizza: A Style-by-Slice Pairing Guide
04 Sep 2026
Ballast Point Faces Collapse: How a $3 Million Loan Scandal Could End a San Diego Icon
Beer Culture in the US
Ballast Point Faces Collapse: How a $3 Million Loan Scandal Could End a San Diego Icon
10 Aug 2026
BEER Insiders
Growlers, Crowlers and Cans: Every Way to Take Draft Beer Home
Bottling
Growlers, Crowlers and Cans: Every Way to Take Draft Beer Home
21 Aug 2026
Beer and Grilled Seafood: Pairings That Go Beyond the Squeeze of Lemon
Beer and Meats
Beer and Grilled Seafood: Pairings That Go Beyond the Squeeze of Lemon
04 Aug 2026
International Beer Day 2026: A Globe-Trotting Tasting Plan You Can Do at Home
Tasting Events
International Beer Day 2026: A Globe-Trotting Tasting Plan You Can Do at Home
28 Jul 2026
The Case for Drinking the Same Beer Twice
Tasting Tips
The Case for Drinking the Same Beer Twice
30 Jul 2026
What Smart Kegerators Actually Do: A Guide to IoT Draft Systems in 2026
Bottling
What Smart Kegerators Actually Do: A Guide to IoT Draft Systems in 2026
08 Aug 2026
Costco Drops Its Craft Beer Experiment: What the Kirkland-Deschutes Split Means
Beer Culture in the US
Costco Drops Its Craft Beer Experiment: What the Kirkland-Deschutes Split Means
21 Jul 2026
The World Cup Effect: How Soccer Is Fueling a Beer Boom Across America
Beer Culture in the US
The World Cup Effect: How Soccer Is Fueling a Beer Boom Across America
14 Jul 2026
Brewing Your First Lager at Home: Why Patience Pays Off in Every Sip
Brewing Methods
Brewing Your First Lager at Home: Why Patience Pays Off in Every Sip
16 Jul 2026
Top Beer Tap Handles
Beer Culture in the US
Top Beer Tap Handles
16 Jul 2026
Pouring Draft Beer Outside: A Setup Guide for Your Patio or Backyard
Tasting Events
Pouring Draft Beer Outside: A Setup Guide for Your Patio or Backyard
26 Jul 2026
Top Brewing Thermometers & Hydrometers
Fermentation
Top Brewing Thermometers & Hydrometers
14 Jul 2026
Yeast Strains Explained: How the Invisible Ingredient Shapes Every Beer
Fermentation
Yeast Strains Explained: How the Invisible Ingredient Shapes Every Beer
10 Jul 2026
Top Other NA Styles
Specialty & Seasonal Beers
Top Other NA Styles
11 Jul 2026
Red, White and Brew: An Independence Day Beer and Food Menu
Recipes with Beer
Red, White and Brew: An Independence Day Beer and Food Menu
03 Jul 2026
Top Stouts & Porters
Porters & Stouts
Top Stouts & Porters
08 Jul 2026
Farm-to-Glass Brewing: Why Local Ingredients Are the Next Frontier for Craft Beer
Ingredients
Farm-to-Glass Brewing: Why Local Ingredients Are the Next Frontier for Craft Beer
06 Jul 2026
Top Beer Coolers & Mini Fridges
Bottling
Top Beer Coolers & Mini Fridges
05 Jul 2026

Most popular

Our readers' favorite articles this month

#1 The untold story of barrilito beer: secrets of Mexico's beloved brew
The untold story of barrilito beer: secrets of Mexico's beloved brew
Origins of Beer · 06 Jan 2026
#2 Budweiser beer steins: a collector's dream
Budweiser beer steins: a collector's dream
Beer Culture in the US · 21 Dec 2025
#3 Where to Buy Snake Venom Beer: A Guide to the World's Strongest Brew
Where to Buy Snake Venom Beer: A Guide to the World's Strongest Brew
Specialty & Seasonal Beers · 26 Jun 2025
#4 Top IPAs
Top IPAs
Pale Ales & IPAs · 24 Feb 2026
#5 Exploring the World of Burgermeister Beer
Exploring the World of Burgermeister Beer
Specialty & Seasonal Beers · 12 Jun 2025
Beer Types
Brewing Process
Beer History
Beer Types
View all posts →
Neipa : hazy ipa that turned hoppy beers into juicy fruit bombs
Neipa : hazy ipa that turned hoppy beers into juicy fruit bombs
05 Sep 2026
Innis and Gunn Session IPA 24 x 440ml Review: an easy-going fridge filler for light IPA drinkers
Innis and Gunn Session IPA 24 x 440ml Review: an easy-going fridge fil...
04 Sep 2026
La Fin du Monde beer : a rich Québec ale that tastes like the end of the road
La Fin du Monde beer : a rich Québec ale that tastes like the end of t...
14 Aug 2026
Why two hearted ale still wins over american IPA fans
Why two hearted ale still wins over american IPA fans
14 Aug 2026
Brewing Process
View all posts →
BrewDemon 2-Gallon Craft Beer Brewing Kit Review: a handy starter fermenter with a few annoying quirks
BrewDemon 2-Gallon Craft Beer Brewing Kit Review: a handy starter ferm...
10 Sep 2026
Clawhammer Supply Complete Homebrew Beer Brewing System Review: a compact electric setup that mostly gets the job done
Clawhammer Supply Complete Homebrew Beer Brewing System Review: a comp...
10 Sep 2026
TMCRAFT 128oz Mini Keg Review: a practical pressurized growler for homebrew and brewery fills
TMCRAFT 128oz Mini Keg Review: a practical pressurized growler for hom...
10 Sep 2026
Manual Beer Bottle Capping Machine Review: a heavy but reliable bench capper for home brewers
Manual Beer Bottle Capping Machine Review: a heavy but reliable bench...
04 Sep 2026
Beer History
View all posts →
Why “busch light light” signs hit beer fans right in the man cave
Why “busch light light” signs hit beer fans right in the man cave
14 Aug 2026
Polar beer from Venezuela : how a local brewery became a global reference
Polar beer from Venezuela : how a local brewery became a global refere...
08 Aug 2026
How polar beer became a symbol of Venezuelan pride and survival
How polar beer became a symbol of Venezuelan pride and survival
08 Aug 2026
Mississippi mud beer and the story behind this legendary black and tan
Mississippi mud beer and the story behind this legendary black and tan
08 Aug 2026
Food Pairings
View all posts →
Cookology 115L Under-Counter Drinks Fridge Review: a simple beer and drinks cooler that does the job
Cookology 115L Under-Counter Drinks Fridge Review: a simple beer and d...
10 Sep 2026
Why ace pineapple cider hits so different for fruit‑forward drinkers
Why ace pineapple cider hits so different for fruit‑forward drinkers
09 Jul 2026
How to Set Up a Home Beer Bar That Actually Gets Used
How to Set Up a Home Beer Bar That Actually Gets Used
08 Jul 2026
COMFEE RCZ99BG2(E) Drinks Fridge Review: a compact beer fridge that keeps things properly cold without much fuss
COMFEE RCZ99BG2(E) Drinks Fridge Review: a compact beer fridge that ke...
30 Jun 2026
Events and Festivals
View all posts →
Coldbreak ColdOne Portable Kegerator Review: a solid stainless party keg that actually keeps drinks cold for days
Coldbreak ColdOne Portable Kegerator Review: a solid stainless party k...
10 Sep 2026
Big rail brewing and the pull of a small town beer garden night
Big rail brewing and the pull of a small town beer garden night
11 Aug 2026
How to Set Up a Home Beer Bar That Actually Gets Used
How to Set Up a Home Beer Bar That Actually Gets Used
08 Jul 2026
Oktoberfest Beer Styles: What Goes Into the Mug and Why It Matters
Oktoberfest Beer Styles: What Goes Into the Mug and Why It Matters
26 Jun 2026