The Runner-Ups of 2018

The cream of the crop, the crème de la crème, the beer that almost made it to the top but didn't quite make it to the top 10. Meet the beers that almost had it, but had to settle for being almost great.

The Almost-Winner:

IPA-Not-So-Much-Ale: A hoppy, hoppier beer that just couldn't keep up with the Joneses. Learn more about this Almost-IPA

The Almost-Also-Almost-Winner:

Stout-ly Disappointed: A beer that was just a little too stout, a little too bitter, and a little too...stouty. Read about this stout disappointment

The Almost-Also-Also-Also-Almost-Winner:

Saison-ally Speaking, It Was a Close One: A beer that was almost as good as the top 10, but just a little bit...saucy. Find out more about this Saison-ally Almost-Winner

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