It’s one thing to exclaim, “this is the best beer in the world!” when you finish a particularly pleasing brew. But top beermakers take this claim seriously and always try to outdo each other for the “best” title.Certain ingredients play a factor in earning these accolades: sources of water, types of soil, and varieties of grains can all make a difference in a batch’s overall quality. Some brewers always try new methods for better beer, while others simply stick with tried-and-true processes and practices that have been in place for decades, even centuries