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Well, it’s not over, but many states have begun lifting restrictions and people are starting to crawl out of their homes like on Groundhog Day.
And we’ve four lagers that pair smartly with summer and reentry into a post-COVID-19 world.
Baja-Inspired and San Diego Brewed (Escondido, CA) – In 1996, Stone Brewing was founded in San Diego County, just minutes from the Mexican border. In addition to its established tradition of brewing big bold, uber-hoppy ales Stone also has a Baja-inspired lager that pairs brilliantly with ocean breezes and tequila shots. Born in Stone Brewing’ small-batch system and now available nationwide in cans, Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager is a 4.7% ABV Mexican-Style Lager brewed with fresh limes and just the right add of salt.
Never In Doubt (Hershey, PA) – When it comes to lagers that pair smartly with sunsets and summer, Tröegs has a year-round offering that never disappoints. Brewed with delicate pilsner malt that adds freshly baked bread notes that are tempered by a smart medley of Noble hops, Tröegs When In Doubt is a 4.3% ABV Helles Lager with just a hint of wildflower and a subtle bitterness.
Colorado Calling (Fort Collins, CO) – Odell Brewing’s most popular lager is built on a trifecta of American hops, Colorado water, and premium malted barley without the addition of any adjuncts. Brewed in Colorado, for Colorado, Odell Colorado Lager is crisp and clean 5% ABV year-round offering that’s worth travelling to Colorado for.
Cascade Rain (Eugene, OR) – It takes seven years for a drop of rain to filter down into the McKenzie River and arrive at Ninkasi Brewing. It takes another 52 days to produce one of our favorite Pacific Northwest lagers. Crafted with German Magnums, Saaz, Tettnanger and Hallertau Mittlefruh hops (and now available all year-round) Ninkasi Pilsner Cold Fermented Lager is a 4.7% ABV mountain stream refresher that nearly always calls for another.
