--- title: Beers for Summer: Light Summer Craft Beers to Drink in Hot Weather description: Drink these craft beers keep cool this summer. canonical: https://time.com/2901609/summer-craft-beers/ author: Sarah Grieco article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2014-06-20T12:00:06.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:48:35.958Z og:title: 10 of the Best Beers for Summer og:description: Here's TIME's list of light beers to keep you cool this season og:url: https://time.com/2901609/summer-craft-beers/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: 10 of the Best Beers for Summer twitter:description: Here's TIME's list of light beers to keep you cool this season twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # 10 Craft Beers to Kick Off Your Summer > Sponsored content. 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We enlisted some help from the bar finding website [Taphunter](http://www.taphunter.com) to round up a list of beers you can stock your fridge with all summer. Cheers! ### White Rascal, Avery Brewing  Avery Brewing Co. If you need to cool off after a long day in the sun, this is your beer. It’s light, sweet and can be found at just about any bar. ### Windansea, Karl Strauss Brewing Company  Karl Strauss Perfect for poolside sipping, this Hefeweizen will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. Even non-beer drinkers will appreciate the banana and vanilla undertones, giving it a sweet finish. ### RAD, Sixpoint Brewery  Sixpoint Brewery A combination of fruit juice and ale, this lower-alcohol beer is great for the lightweights in your crew. It’s almost like a beer cocktail, so feel free to put a little umbrella in your glass. ### Bombshell Blonde, Southern Star Brewing  Southern Star Brewing The Lone Star State’s sticky weather served as a good excuse to concoct this light, smooth beer. Enjoy on a hot summer day with your cowboy boots on. ### Summer Love, Victory Brewing Company  Victory Brewing Company When you’re barbequing on the roof, this lemony beer will keep you cool as you’re getting ready to enjoy a summer night. The tangy finish makes it a great addition to almost any meal. ### Blonde Ale, Diamond Knot Craft Brewing  Diamond Knot Craft Brewing Don’t be fooled by the light color–this blonde ale packs a punch. The makers used their grandfather’s pre-Prohibition recipe to make it into a modern day, light drinking option. ### Summer Honey Ale, Big Sky Brewing Company  Big Sky Brewing Company You can taste the difference of the clear, crisp Montana water in the Summer Honey Ale’s seasonal suds. It’s got some spices to kick up the flavor — but not too many, keeping it very drinkable. ### Festina Peche, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery  Dogfish Head Hailed by critics as one of the best additions to the summer season, this tart beer was made for the beer geeks. It’s a little sour, but fruity, and would probably taste great with ice cream. ### Honey Kolsch, Rogue Ales  Rogue Ales & Spirits The honey in this beer will have you buzzing for more. Made with honey from the brewery’s local farm, it’s got a special taste you won’t find in standard fizzy yellow beers. ### Big Wave Golden Ale, Kona Brewing Company  Kona Brewing Company Take a sip of this Hawaiian-brewed beer for a taste of the islands. 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