Any friend of beer is a friend of mine, and the annual awards of the aptly named Friends of Beer Union (Sdružení přátel piva, or SPP) are an interesting gauge of trends in both consumer preference and technological innovation over the past year. The yearly list, which has been released since 1990, can also serve [...]

The Friends of Beer Union (Sdružení přátel piva, or SPP), has announced its picks for its annual beer awards. Announced Nov. 11, the awards reflect trends in taste over the past year and rates in categories such as Best Brewery, Best Microbrewery and Best 10° Beer, as well as quite a few others. The top [...]