Now that it's warm out, what are some summer beers I should check out?

[vi edit]

Who says you can only drink alcohol when it's warm out? Nothing like a glass of wine while watching the snow falling outside.

Nobody said that. It was simply a question of what beers sound good when the weather is warm.

 

[nakedfrog]

I've never really gone in for the seasonal beer notion.

 

[nakedfrog]

I'd advise against going near any summer beers, they're all weak fruity wheat monstrosities that are an affront to the word "beer", but I guess if you like Oberon you're into that kind of thing. Do they still make Zima?

No, they stopped making Zima a few years back.

 

[KLin]

Heady Topper.

 

[vi edit]

I've never really gone in for the seasonal beer notion.

Eh, a 12% imperial stout does not sound good at all when it's 90 degrees and humid out.

 

[fitzhue]

Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin

This. Their pineapple sculpin is actually really good too.

They also make a watermelon double IPA that is I think 10% alcohol but I found it way to artificial of a flavor.

 

[nakedfrog]

Eh, a 12% imperial stout does not sound good at all when it's 90 degrees and humid out.

Sounds good to me! I'm not gonna be sitting out in that nonsense anyway.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Heady Topper.

+12 for the Canuck.

Local beer I might recommend:

 

[Carson Dyle]

Nothing like an ice cold Miller on a hot summer day.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp
Alpine Hoppy Birthday
Green Flash Soul Style IPA
Green Flash Tangerine Soul Style

 

[Mai72]

Warm?

It's 45 degrees as I type this.

 

[Leros]

My go to summer beer is Llve Oak HefeWeizen. Not sure how available it is beyond my local region.
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/383/1062/

 

[QueBert]

Karl Strauss Mosaic Session IPA
Karl Strauss Red Trolly
Hanger 24 Easy Glider

I like sessions for summer, they taste strong but are low ABV. Space Cake from Clown Shoes is a delicious year beer, but very strong (DIPA) For lighter taste and low ABV a lot of people like 21st Amendment's Hell Or High Watermelon. Not one I like, but it's an easy beer to pound. And to all the "summer beer?" comments. Yeah, drinking a 12%, strong tasting, thick, barrel aged barley wine when it's 100 and muggy out sucks. Same with most stouts and pretty much all porters, imho any ways.

 

[OutHouse]

since I work across the street from the brewery, im sorta biased.

had 3 of these after work yesterday. soooo good.

https://www.averybrewing.com/beers/perzik-saison

 

[ElFenix]

Full Sail Session, but it was better when the price was 5.99 for a 66 oz 6 pack than 6.99 of whatever it's up to.

 

[Ruptga]

I've never really gone in for the seasonal beer notion.

Totally agree. Good beer is good beer regardless of anything else.

kolsch kolsch and more kolsch

But this is a good idea. Kolsch brings together a lot of what's good about ales and the few good things about pilsners, and it's great. Something else I just ran across is Ayinger's dunkel, it's "light enough for summer" or whatever crap, but it's really good.

 

[Ruptga]

since I work across the street from the brewery, im sorta biased.

had 3 of these after work yesterday. soooo good.

https://www.averybrewing.com/beers/perzik-saison

I just tried their brown ale, I'd get it again.

 

[Chocu1a]

Schlafly Raspberry Heifewiesen
Shiner Redbird(ruby red grapefruit ale)
Sam Adams Cold Snap
Any brand of Kolsch
Buffalo Bill's Orange Blossom Cream Ale
Sierra Nevada Nooner

These are my go-to summer beers

 

[FerrelGeek]

Give the boy a wine cooler

+1



Some form of Hard Cider ?

Keep the fruit out of my beer.

 

[FerrelGeek]

The summer shandy that john C mentioned is quite refreshing without being a sissy weak bear. I do like a nice Ale or IPA in the summer, especially after a day of yardwork; but frankly the hipster obsession with ultra high IBU beers is ruining the craft beer market.

 

[vi edit]

If I want to go all-out on summer beer I'll make my own...

6 pack of whatever cheap beer you have
1 frozen can of limeade concentrate
Take the frozen can of limeade and fill it up with a citrus/lemon vodka

Stir. Enjoy. Don't stand up too fast.

 

[soulcougher73]

Weihenstephaner
Boulevard Zon
Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat

 

[Q]

You're old enough to drink now?

/wipes away tears

They grow up so quickly.

Heh, yessir better believe! Been a few years past that thank you very much, hmph.

Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin

Ah yes, good one. Do you like the Habanero Sculpin?

since I work across the street from the brewery, im sorta biased.

had 3 of these after work yesterday. soooo good.

https://www.averybrewing.com/beers/perzik-saison

Ah neat, have not seen this one. Does it taste anything like RJ Rocker's Son of a Peach? I'm sure you'd like it, give it a try if you can find it. Or if you're feeling bold, try Peachy King. 9% ABV version of Son of a Peach.

 

[MiniDoom]

Ah yes, good one. Do you like the Habanero Sculpin?

No, it always catches my eye, but haven't had a chance. good?

 

[lxskllr]

Yuengling IPL is pretty good and inexpensive, but you might have trouble finding it. American owned/made.