Best New York Summer Beer To Put In Your Cooler

Summer and beer go together like summer and barbecue. Not just any beer though. Have you peeked at the forecast for the next couple of months? It’s going to be warm. This means guests are going to want a refreshing alcoholic beverage when you invite them over for a barbecue, so why not choose a nice summertime brew?

Luckily, the good folks over at Popular Mechanics compiled a list of the best such brew in every state.

New York’s best summertime brew is the Brooklyn Bel Air Sour, the report said.

"This softly tart and fruity wheat was inspired by the original 'champagne of beers,' the tart Berliner weisse," Popular Mechanics said.

If that doesn’t suit your fancy, the report listed Suarez Family Palatine Pilsner and Other Half Brewery Forever Ever as honorable mentions, either of which could certainly be worthy additions to any proper Summer get-together.

Here’s a breakdown of the beers according to the beer rating site, BeerAdvocate (link).

Brooklyn Bel Air Sour

• Rating: 3.91/5

Suarez Family Palatine Pils

• Rating: 4.25/5

Other Half Brewery Forever Ever

• Rating: 4.07/5

You could also add a summertime six-pack or three into your cooler from Connecticut, where Kent Falls Lime Zest Gose was the top recommended beer.

Now that you’re armed with beer knowledge, we’ll leave you with one last thought — Don’t wait until the last minute to buy ice, or else this could be all for nought.

If you are free Saturday, July 14, the Victory Cup Polo Match is teaming up with craft brewers from New York and beyond to put on a craft brewers festival in Patterson at 3 J Ranch on Route 311.

This is a family friendly event held atop a bucolic set of hills with picturesque views. Thousands of craft beer lovers from New York and surrounding states will enjoy chatting with the brewers responsible for these tasty libations. Not to be left out, food lovers, wine lovers and our craft spirit friends are also excited for an amazing day.

Alcohol tastings will be provided by Tommyrotter Distillery, Clifton Cider, Peony Vodka, Fishers Island Lemonade, New Paltz Brewing Co., YaVe Tequila, 1857 Spirits, Gristmill Distillers, Treasury Hard Cider, Broken Bow Brewery, RS Taylor & Sons Brewery, Cross Roads Brewery, Twin Stills, Seneca Lake Brew, Cooperstown Distillery, Blue Toad Hard Cider and Sahm Brewing Company.

Food partners include Aversanos, Le Express Bistro, Mason Catering, Ice & Vine, Skinny Pines, Waffles & Dinges, San Matteo Pizzeria, The Butcher Bar, Corfu Grill, Essie’s Restaurant, Elia’s Market and Heritage Food & Drink.

For tickets or more information please visit VictoryCup.org/FarmBash.

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