50 American Beers To Try This Summer

During the warm summer months, most U.S. breweries offer special seasonal beers specifically crafted to be sipped in the hot sun. Craft beer trends like fruit-infused IPAs and sours are growing more and more popular, but whether they’re wheat beers, pilsners, or even dark beers like porters, they can easily be thrown into a cooler and taken to the beach or backyard BBQ on lazy summer days. Here are 50 American beers to try this summer.

1. AGAVE WHEAT // BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY // COLORADO

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Breckenridge Brewery calls this wheat ale the “nectar of the beer gods.” Perfect for drinking or to enhance a dinner recipe, Agave Wheat is listed as one of Breck Brew’s “main line” beers. Sold year-round, you’ll find that subtle notes of agave create a light and refreshing taste that goes well with hot days. The brewery also makes the seasonal SummerBright Ale, lighter and “ideal for picnicking, evenings on the screen porch and enjoying the whims of summer.”

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2. ALLAGASH SAISON ALE // ALLAGASH BREWING COMPANY // MAINE

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Allagash Saison Ale is this Portland, Maine brewing company’s take on a farmhouse-style Belgian ale. Gold in color, it’s effervescent and pairs well with spicy, flavorful food (plus, it can help reduce the effects of a humid day).

3. AMOROUS // WICKED WEED BREWING // NORTH CAROLINA Corona Extra Galvanize... Buy New $13.25 (as of 02:45 UTC - Details)

Amorous is a sour beer, also known as an American Wild Ale for its use of wild yeasts that make an intentionally acidic or tart flavor. Sour beers have gained in popularity over the years and are known to be a popular choice for the dog days of summer. Amorous spends nearly a year aging in red wine barrels before becoming ready for you to enjoy in flip-flops and a tank top.

4. ANCHOR MEYER LEMON LAGER // ANCHOR BREWING COMPANY // CALIFORNIA

Anchor’s newest canned beer is a Kölsch-style ale beaming with tart, bright flavors thanks to California-grown Meyer lemons. “Complexity without cacophony,” as they say. If you prefer your lemons in lemonade, Anchor has been brewing their Summer Wheat every year (in time for summer) since 1984. But it’s only available from May through July, so hurry and stock up while you can.

5. APOCALYPSE COW // THREE FLOYDS BREWING CO. // INDIANA

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If you find yourself visiting the Midwest this summer, be sure to check out Three Floyds, a small Indiana brewery known for memorable and delicious beers since 1996. Their Apocalypse Cow is a double India pale ale that tastes like a blend of citrusy and floral hops and is only made in small batches. Artist Dan Grzeca, known for his artwork for musicians like the Melvins and Andrew Bird, designed the beer’s label. But be careful: This strong seasonal has an 8.6 percent ABV. If that’s too steep for a lazy afternoon, try the Calumet Queen, a refreshing Kölsch-style beer that is also suited for summer.

6. BEERITO // OSKAR BLUES BREWERY // COLORADO

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Cool down in extreme heat with Oskar Blues’ Mexican lager, Beerito. An ice cold can of this amber-hued, 4-percent ABV lager should go down easily.

7. BELL’S OBERON ALE // BELL’S BREWERY // MICHIGAN

Michigan’s Bell’s Brewery claims their beer, which has only four ingredients and is fermented with their “signature house ale yeast,” tastes the way summer should feel. Oberon Ale “is the color and scent of sunny afternoon” and its happy-sun label makes it an inviting addition to summer activities.

8. BOOGIE BOARD STUNTZ // OTHER HALF BREWING CO. // NEW YORK

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If you find yourself needing a break from New York City’s heat, head to Brooklyn’s Other Half Brewing Co., where they’ve been creating quality beers since 2014. Boogie Board Stuntz is an easy drinking, limited-edition summer Kölsch that’ll have you making plans to hit up Rockaway Beach.

9. CITRADELIC // NEW BELGIUM // COLORADO AND NORTH CAROLINA

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Soothe your sun-kissed skin with the bright flavor of oranges and tangerines. New Belgium’s Citradelic has notes of tangerine-infused orange peel and a dry and clean finish. New Belgium started in Fort Collins, Colorado, but after opening an additional brewery in North Carolina, their beers can now be enjoyed in 28 states.

10. DEAD RISE OLD BAY SUMMER ALE // FLYING DOG BREWERY // MARYLAND

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Brewed to celebrate Old Bay’s 75th anniversary—and meant to go down easily with summertime shrimp, Maryland blue crabs, and corn—this seasonal is made by Maryland-based Flying Dog Brewery. Fun fact: Flying Dog originally opened in as a brew pub in Aspen, Colorado, which was once home to Hunter S. Thompson, a friend of Flying Dog’s owner. Continuing that connection, the labels feature illustrations by longtime Thompson collaborator Ralph Steadman.

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