Another year, another round of great beers from The Brewing Projekt and Leinenkugel’s, who routinely top the ranks for best local brews. In first place for the fifth consecutive year is The Brewing Projekt’s Gunpowder IPA (1807 N. Oxford Ave., Eau Claire). This brew packs a hoppy punch, with citrus notes that make it a tasty treat year round. Summer Shandy from Leinenkugel’s (124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls) is pretty much summer in a bottle, and readers once again vote their appreciation for this brew, which combines a traditional weiss beer with a citrusy lemonade flavor, making it the perfect drink to sip in the summer. The Brewing Projekt’s Puff Tart debuts at third place, offering a blast of vanilla and fruity flavors for the beer lover with a sweet tooth. — Rebecca Mennecke