Yikes, August already and American craft brewers are marking summer’s swift passage with a smart roster of beers that, we promise you, will not disappoint.

Field Trip (San Diego & Berkely CA) – Karl Strauss Brewing has long believed that the best beers come from the shared love of the craft. And their latest limited release, a collaboration with Berkeley-based Fieldwork Brewing Co is another great example.

The perfect balance between bold hop expression and exceptional drinkability,  Karl Strauss + Fieldwork Field Trip Hazy IPA is a 6.7% ABV, India Pale Ale with intense aromas of tropical fruit, ripe berry, bright citrus, and a layered dank hop character, all supported by a soft, pillowy mouthfeel and smooth finish.

“Collaborations have always been one of the best parts of craft beer,” said Karl Strauss Brewmaster Paul Segura. “They’re an opportunity to learn from one another, experiment with new ingredients, and create something that neither brewery would have made on its own. Working with the talented team at Fieldwork made this beer especially rewarding.”

“When we look at craft beer, Karl Strauss is one of the breweries that helped lay the foundation for everything that came after,” said Fieldwork Co-Founder and Brewmaster Alex Tweet. “As San Diego’s first craft brewery, they’ve earned a legacy of innovation and quality that we have tremendous respect for. Collaborating on Field Trip was an opportunity to celebrate that history while creating something new together, and we couldn’t be more excited about the result.”

This limited-run release will be available on draft and in 16-oz four packs across California, Arizona, and Nevada

(Courtesy AleSmith Brewing)

Pace Yourself (San Diego, CA) – AleSmith Brewing has a new addition to its year-round portfolio that we can’t wait to get our hands on. inspired by the brewery’s legendary Speedway Stout. but in a lighter, more sessionable format AleSmith Pace Car is  a smooth and uber-creamy 6% ABV Nitro Coffee Stout with rich and seductive coffee and chocolate tones, complemented by notes of roasted barley and subtle toffee character.

Packaged in 16oz 4-pack cans and draft, AleSmith Pace Car Nitro is now available at the brewery’s taproom as well as online and at many retail outlets in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Virginia and Washington DC.

Prost! (Sausalito, CA) –  Best Day Brewing, the second largest independent non-alcoholic craft brewer in the country, has released something special, an Oktoberfest beer that won’t muddy your head.

Delivering the full festival beer experience without any of the alcohol, Best Day Oktoberfest is a Märzen-style lager with a malty nose and subtly sweet body and delicately hopped nose. A beloved style originally enjoyed at Oktoberfest in Munich and now brewed all over the world, Best Day’s version pays homage to the centuries-old tradition.

(Courtesy Best Day Brewing)

Unlike many non-alcoholic brands that rely on low-calorie, diluted bases, Best Day first brews their beer to full strength. The alcohol is later extracted through a gentle thermal technique where the liquid never rises above standard fermentation temperatures. This guarantees that the standard bready body expected of a true German festival beer remains fully intact

“Oktoberfest is one of the world’s great celebrations of beer and everything that comes with it like friends, food, music and a lot of fun,” said Tate Huffard, Founder and CEO of Best Day Brewing. “We brewed this because we love beer and the role it plays in bringing people together, and Best Day is here to create more moments to enjoy it>”

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