Austin Street Brewery

Austin Street Brewery charges to seventh place with a laser focus on IPAs and lagers, boosted by a recent release event that drove a 22% jump in review counts to 1,800 total. Its flagship Pat's Porter and Bier Hall Lager scored a 4.7-star average, 0.2 stars higher than the typical rival in this list. With 40% of its mentions tied to seasonal small-batch releases, it outperforms #5 Allagash in fresh-review velocity by 8%.