It's officially Spring which means it's time for some new seasonal beers. Here's a guide to help you pick popular Spring craft beers that the most people will be searching for.
The Brewers Association has a list of the most common Spring beer styles.
Swap out those Barleywines and Imperial Stouts for some of these lighter Spring beer styles:
- Maibock: This German-style Lager that is said to have been consumed by fasting monks during the season of Lent. Malty and satisfying, but not too heavy, this is a perfect beer to help ring in the spring.
- Red Ale: This style is characterized by a light-to-medium caramel malt sweetness. American-brewed versions often use the beer’s malty base to support aggressive hop aromas, flavors and bitterness.
- Irish Stout: Also known as a Dry Stout, this roasty, dark ale is perfect for cool, rainy spring days or for celebrating your Irish heritage on March 17.
- Biere de Mars: A malty version of the Biere de Garde, Biere de Mars is often partially fermented with a wild yeast strain such as Brettanomyces.
- Wheat beers: These refreshing beers are brewed with 30-60 percent wheat malt. During the spring and summer months, you will often find versions of these beers brewed with regional fruits.
Source: Brewers Association
The highest rated Spring beers on Ratebeer
- Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout
- Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout)
- Stone Imperial Russian Stout
- Funky Buddha Last Snow Porter
- Kuhnhenn Fourth Dementia Old Ale
- Hill Farmstead E.
- Southern Tier Mokah
- Aecht Schlenkerla Fastenbier
- Southern Tier Jah-va Imperial Coffee Stout
- Hoppin Frog Hop Dam Triple IPA
The most searched for craft beers on BeerMenus over the last 30 days
- Three Floyds Zombie Dust
- Alchemist Heady Topper
- Russian River Pliny the Elder
- Orchard Crisp Apple Cider
- Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
- Redd's Apple Cider
- Stone Enjoy By 04-01-13
- Banana Bread Ale
- Ommegang Game Of Thrones
- Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy
Editor's Pick
In past years, the most searched for Spring beer has been Abita Strawberry Lager (released Feb. 18th this year).
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