I’m a wine lover and a big fan of refreshing wines that pair well with my summer dishes but I’m also Canadian and inherently, I believe, that means I grew up quenching my summer thirst with beer. I’ve developed a soft spot over the last few years for craft beers and especially think the summer releases from some of my favorite brewery are stellar.

• 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon Wheat: American wheat beer. Light with watermelon notes from the brewing of the beer with real watermelons. $1.80 for a 12-ounce can.
• Brooklyn Summer Ale: English Pale Ale. Not overly hoppy and perfectly quenching on a hot day. $8.99 for six 12-ounce bottles.
• Dogfish Head Festina Peche: Berliner Weisse in style. Fruitiness from peaches with no sugary flavor. $9.99 for four 12-ounce bottles.
• Flying Dog Doggie Style Pale Ale: Light but with a nice hoppy kick. $9.99 for six 12-ounce bottles.
• Goose Island Sofie: Fermented in wine barrels with citrus peel for a citrusy flavor with a little effervescence. $10.99 for four 12-ounce bottles.
• Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale: Hoppy and malty, this ale available year-around now has floral and peachy flavors. $1.70 for a 12-ounce.
• New Belgium Rolle Bolle: Light summer ale with citrusy notes that we need in the northeast. $12.99 for twelve 12-ounce bottles.
• River Horse Summer Blonde Ale: Light, crisp and refreshing – perfect for summer. $9.99 for six 12-ounce bottles.
• Samuel Adams Summer Ale: Wheat ale with lemon and peppery notes. $8 for six 12-ounce bottles.
• Victory Summer Love: American wheat beer style. Crisp, citrusy hops. $9.99 for six 12-ounce bottles.

Do you have any favorites that I’ve missed? If so, please leave me a comment!

Cheers,

Veronique