5 Great Craft Beers For The 4th

The 4^th of July has arrived so you’ll need the right beers. But if you’re drinking anything barrel-aged today you need to reevaluate how you’re living your life!

And here are 5 essential 4^th of July beers that you may want to have on hand.

Firestone Walker Pivo Hoppy Pils

Every 4^th of July needs LOTS of pilsners.  And in spite of the fact that more craft brewers than ever are returning to them, Firestone Walker (who first introduced their acclaimed lager back in 2013) remains among the best!

Almost classically rendered, Pivo Hoppy Pils is a 5.3% ABV Pilsner with and impeccable balance with floral aromatics and spicy herbal nuances.

Victory Summer Love Ale

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate the 4^th of July, and Victory’s terrific summer seasonal is most definitely one of them!

Fueled on a deft German hops meets rich pale malt blend, Victory Summer Love is an unbelievably delicious 5.2% ABV Golden  Ale that’s 4^th of July in a glass.

Bronx Brewery American Pale Ale

There are lots of terrific Pale Ales out there nowadays, but the Bronx Brewery’s flagship remains an East Coast favorite.

Built upon a sturdy English caramel backbone that’s buffered by abundant Centennial and Cascade hops, Bronx Brewery American Pale Ale is a 6.3% deep amber-colored Pale Ale that bleeds Bronx.

Upslope Citra Pale Ale

Upslope crafts beers brewed to pair perfectly with outdoor activities. And their Citrus hop powered Pale Ale has fast become a 4^th of July essential.

Crisp, clean and slightly tropical, Upslope Citra Pale Ale is a 5.8% refresher that’s perfect for summer holidays like the 4^th and thankfully now available all year-round.

Samuel Adams Boston Lager

Almost a quarter of a century ago Boston Beer’s Samuel Adams Boston Lager was considered a renegade upstart that for many of us was our ‘gateway’ craft beer. Today it’s an aging statesman, too often overlooked by a frenzied craft beer fans always in the hunt for the newest “next big thing.”

The 4^th is a perfect time to reacquaint yourself with this Sam Adams classic, a beer that paved the way for so many of the beers on this list.