(Courtesy BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse)

October is ON, and American craft brewers are celebrating things with an ever-evolving roster of beers that will keep things fun as the nights grow longer.

A Grand Return (Huntington Beach, CA) –  BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse chain is returning an award-winning classic that first brewed in 1999 to celebrate the new millennium and has since become a seasonal tradition.

A perfect beer as things get colder BJ’s 25th Annual Grand Cru is a 10.5% ABV Strong Belgian-style Ale brewed with the finest malts, and spiced with orange peel and coriander for a sweet, malty character and  layers of fruit and spice flavors.

It’s bottle-conditioned, meaning a small amount of yeast is added to the bottle to create natural carbonation and help the beer age gracefully. And it is flavorful enough to be aged in the bottle for several years, with flavors mellowing over time, similar to a fine wine.

(Courtesy 10 Barrel Brewing

Catching A Coldie (Bend, Oregon) – !0 Barrel Brewing has a new addition to its Hopburst family of Northwest IPAs,  that hits that sweet for those looking for full-bodied flavor without the alcohol overload that sometimes comes with a West Coast-Style India Pale Ale. Light orange color and bursting with citrus, tropical mango and stone fruit notes, 10 Barrel Scout Camp Coldie is an impressively full-flavored 5% ABV India Pale Ale that’s uber-approachable, yet drinks like the big boys.

Since it launched earlier this year 10 Barrel’s newest year-round has been a BIG success, filling a void for those who appreciate full body and a light buzz, but prefer less commitment than your typical 7 to 9% ABV IPAs.

Have Your “Best Day” (California) – Non-Alcoholic beers have come a long way since your uncle used to order an O’Doul’s. And there’s a Northern California brewery, Best Day Brewing, which makes a great Kölsch that just happens to be non-alcoholic.

Brewed using a smart combination of Cologne and Pilsner malts and Hallertau Traditional hops, Best Day Kölsch is a crisp and perfectly balanced refresher that comes with a nice toasty malt character but won’t leave you buzzed.

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