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The 4th of July weekend has arrived. And with it officially falling on a Tuesday this many Americans are taking Monday off and turning the holiday into a four day vacation. So you’re going to have plenty of time for friends, family and for drinking. And here are 5 essential 4th of July beers that you may want to have on hand.
Firestone Walker Pivo Hoppy Pils
Every 4th of July outing needs a Pilsner, and in spite of the fact that more craft brewers than ever are now brewing them, Firestone Walker (who first introduced their lager back in 2013) remains one of the best!
Pivo Hoppy Pils is a 5.3% ABV classically rendered Pilsner with a deft dry-hopping touch that brightens things considerably and showcases the beer’s stylistic influences which spand from Germany and the Czech Republic, to Central California.
Bronx Brewery American Pale Ale
There are lots of great Pale Ales out there, but the Bronx Brewery’s flagship is simply one of the best!
Fueled on rich English caramel and biscuit malts, buffered by Centennial and Cascade hops, Bronx Brewery American Pale Ale is a 6.3% deep amber American Pale Ale with an assertive English backbone
Victory Summer Love Ale
There are plenty of reasons to love summer, and Victory’s terrific summer seasonal is definitely one of them for us
Pumped with classic German hops and a delicate pale malt blend, Victory Summer Love is a welcome 5.2% ABV American Blonde Ale that’s 4th of July ready.
Upslope Citra Pale Ale
Upslope brews beers that pair perfectly with outdoor activities – camping trips, fishing excursions, music festivals and of course backyard barbecues. And their new citrusy pale ale has fast become a 4th of July essential.
Replacing their flagship pale ale last February, Upslope Citra Pale Ale is a crisp, clear and slightly tropical 5.8% refresher that’s brewed for summer holidays and backwoods adventures but is thankfully available all year-round.
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Twenty-five years ago Boston Beer’s Samuel Adams Boston Lager was considered a contender, a renegade upstart which for many of us was our first true craft beer. Today it’s an elder statesman, that’s too many times overlooked by a craft beer fans frenzied for the “next big thing.”
Don’t be a hater – the 4th is a perfect time to reacquaint yourself with this classic, which is as good as it ever was and paved the way for so many of the beers on this list.
