5 Essential Craft Beers for the 4th Of July

, 5 Essential Craft Beers for the 4th Of July

With Independence Day almost upon us, many of you are already in holiday mode. And that includes having the right beer.

And we’ve five serious craft beers that you may want to have on hand while you’re cooking up burgers and setting off illegal fireworks.

, 5 Essential Craft Beers for the 4th Of JulyVictory Summer Love Ale – Even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic there are plenty of reasons to love this time of year, and this summer seasonal from Victory Brewing is unquestionably one of them. Brimming with German hops, a subtle pale malt blend and a dialed back bitterness this year, Victory Summer Love is a 5.2% Golden Ale that’s 4th of July-ready.

Samuel Adams Boston Lager – A quarter century ago, Samuel Adams Boston Lager was a renegade upstart that for many of us, was our “gateway” craft beer. Today it’s one of craft beer’s elder statesmen, unfairly overlooked by new generations of craft beer consumers dismissive of heritage brands. Don’t be a hater – the 4th of July is a perfect time to reacquaint yourself with a classic that paved the way for many of the beers in your fridge today.

Anchor Liberty Ale – There’s another heritage ale, this one from America’s first craft brewer Anchor Brewing, that pairs seamlessly with day-drinking, barbeques and fireworks. First introduced in 1974 to celebrate the bicentennial of Paul Revere’s historic ride, Anchor Liberty Ale is a 5.8% ABV India Pale Ale considered by many to be the first modern American single-hop ale and dry-hopped ale.

, 5 Essential Craft Beers for the 4th Of JulyBoulevard Zon Belgian-Style Witbier – 4th of July beers tend to be dominated by lagers and IPA’s (not that there’s anything wrong with that). But Boulevard Brewing offers a summer alternative that’s bright, festive and approachable. Boulevard’s take on the classic Belgian Witbier Zon (Flemish for “sun”) delicately combines the subtle flavors of coriander and orange peel with soft wheat and native yeast to create a warm-weather pleaser that never disappoints.

Firestone Walker Pivo Pilsner – Every 4th of July outing needs a Pilsner (or four), and Firestone Walker brews one of our favorites. Crisp, hoppy and refreshing, Firestone Walker Pivo Pilsner is a brilliant showcase of stylistic brewing influences from Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic given a bold West Coast dry-hopping twist. (5.3% ABV)

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