Beer works

Long familiar in the U.K. and Australia, mid-strength beers in the 2.5–3.5% ABV range are only now starting to take hold in the U.S. Unlike the old 3.2% beers many drinkers remember, today’s versions are brewed intentionally for flavor from the start, not to meet regulations — giving American drinkers a way to slow down without feeling like they’re settling.

Here’s the thing about drinking beer for a living: The deeper we dive into this wild, wonderful world of lagers, lambics, saisons, and everything in

Here's how we rank 9 of the more popular and widely-available light beers on the market, based on factors such as their flavor, pricing, and calorie content.

We sifted flour, sieved strawberry sauce, and strained pastry cream to find the best fine-mesh strainers. The winners had generously sized baskets, super fine mesh, and a comfortable handle.

Some non-alcoholic beer brands like Budweiser Zero are not ranked very highly according to customer reviews and ratings, but others fare better.

“Light and refreshing.”

From toasty stouts to porters to fruity, complex Belgian dubbels, here are the best dark beers to drink anytime.

From toasty stouts to porters to fruity, complex Belgian dubbels, here are the best dark beers to drink anytime.

There are plenty of excellent specialty brews out there, but these pricey pints and bottles don't deliver quite enough bang for their buck.