5 summer beers that are great for any summer get-together

Summer is best spent outside, making memories with friends and family. These 5 summer beers can make any gathering even better.

Warm weather, long weekends and vacations mean that summer is in high gear. Whether planning a summer get-together or enjoying at home barbecue summer beers help to set the mood. While dark, heavy craft beer may be fitting on a cold, winter night, beers for the summer need to be refreshing on a hot day. These 5 summer beers are perfect for any summer occasion.

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Uinta West Coast IPA

The newest brew from Utah’s Uinta Brewing is West Coast IPA. This beer is a West Coast style India Pale Ale. With flavors of pineapple, mango and pine, the craft beer is hoppy without being overpowering. The tropical flavors have drinkers being whisked away a relaxing beach, even in the middle of the city.

Uinta Brewing creates beers with a sense of adventure. This new craft beer fits perfectly into its brand. The Uinta West Coast IPA is available at various retailers.

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Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy

Anyone who lives in the Midwest understands that summer means people finally get outside and explore. The famous Wisconsin brewery, Leinenkugel’s, epitomizes the Northwoods culture and outdoor lifestyle. The popular Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy is an easy drinking, warm weather beer. Blending a flavorful flalager with lemonade, the Summer Shandy is a refreshing beer on a warm day. Plus, it is light enough to keep drinkers active with all the outdoor fun.

Leinkugel Summer Shandy is available at many retailers nationwide.

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Hootie’s Home Grown Ale

I may be showing my age, but Hootie and the Blowfish was part of my summer college experience. With the help of Rock Brothers Brewing out of Tampa, everyone can enjoy summer beer inspired by the iconic band.

Hootie’s Home Grown Ale is an American Blonde Ale that is great for concerts, barbecues and long summer days with friends. The light and smooth beer has flavors of lemongrass. Referencing the band’s South Carolina home, the beer is brewed with South Carolina rice. This summer beer is good pairing to new summer memories.

The Hootie’s Home Grown Ale is one of the Rock Brothers Brewing collaborations with music artists. The Tampa based brewery blends craft beer and artists in this unique Ybor City space. For more information on the brewery and concert space, please visit https://rockbrothersbrewing.com.

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Florida Beer Company, Sunshine State Pils

Summer time is often associated with a beach vacation. With the tag line, when in Florida, drink Florida, Florida Beer Company can transport anyone to an amazing Florida beach. The Sunshine State Pils is a German style pilsner. The beer is relatively light and crisp. With the sun, sand and heat, this beer is perfect for summer time.

Even if you’re not in Florida, a Sunshine State Pils can make you think you’re in Florida. For more information on Florida Beer Company, please visit its website.

Good Chit Pilsner, Rogue Ales

Don’t mispronounce this name of this pilsner from Rogue Ales. A Czech style pilsner, Rogue Ales a balanced, classic pilsner. With a few lemon notes, the beer is slightly hazy but good for a relaxing afternoon. The farm-grown pilsner shows the attention to detail that is expected from Rogue Ales. Using an ancient brewing process, the Good Chit Pilsner is a full flavor beer expected from the craft brewery.

Good Chit Pilsner is available in 22 ounce bottle nationwide.