Beach Cans

Discussion in 'New England' started by tquinn1021, Jul 16, 2012.

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  1. tquinn1021

    tquinn1021 Initiate (0) Nov 28, 2007 Pennsylvania

    With all of the new canned beers out there, does anyone have recommendations for a hoppy, relatively low ABV (<6%) canned beer that would be good for a week at the beach? I brought 21st Amendment Bitter American last year, which was good, but looking for something else.
     
    #1 tquinn1021, Jul 16, 2012
  2. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    SN Pale Ale would prob be the most obvious choice. Maybe someone else has something more creative.
     
    #2 TheNoodleIncident, Jul 16, 2012
  3. Jaysus

    Jaysus Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2003 Pennsylvania

    Not what you are after, but my go-to beach can is Royal Weiss. Just thought I'd share.
     
    #3 Jaysus, Jul 16, 2012
  4. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Sly Fox Phoenix Pale Ale. Delicious, drinkable, and only about $28 a case. It's my go-to beer for tailgating.
     
    #4 Steeeve, Jul 16, 2012
  5. TinCup69

    TinCup69 Initiate (0) Jun 26, 2012 West Virginia

    I'm interested in this as well, I will be heading to the beach in a few weeks.
     
    #5 TinCup69, Jul 16, 2012
  6. TheNoodleIncident

    TheNoodleIncident Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012 New York

    I know this isn't the point, but just wanted to add that if I'm drinking at the beach on a hot day this is one of the few times where I find light BMC stuff to be acceptable. In the heat, and especially if I'm playing sports/games (kan jam, football, frisbee, etc.), I find the watery lack of flavor kind of perfect for all day drinking without getting tanked.

    Should also point out that "drinking at the beach" is different than "having a few beers at the beach" or "having dinner at the beach" - in those instances I still prefer something good.
     
    #6 TheNoodleIncident, Jul 16, 2012
  7. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I did Avery Joe's last year which worked out really well. I'm looking for something different this year, too. I might do some Anderson Valley Summer Solstice cans or something else.
     
    #7 ShanePB, Jul 16, 2012
  8. jwat

    jwat Maven (1,278) Jan 19, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Dale's Pale Ale, though that might be a little heavy (6.5 abv)
     
    #8 jwat, Jul 16, 2012
  9. tquinn1021

    tquinn1021 Initiate (0) Nov 28, 2007 Pennsylvania

    SNPA was definitely on the short list, and even tho I am looking for hoppy, Im always open to suggestions like Royal Weiss. Dale's Pale is real good, but I feel like the lower ABV, the better b/c the beers will go down quick and easy in the heat, and I don't want to get too stupid too early. Avery Joe and Sly Fox look like winners! If anybody else has suggestions, let me know. Thanks!
     
    #9 tquinn1021, Jul 16, 2012
  10. YamBag

    YamBag Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Mammas little yellow pils by oskar blues, comes in at 5.3
     
    #10 YamBag, Jul 16, 2012
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  11. Steeeve

    Steeeve Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Pennsylvania

    If you're open to non-hoppy options, you should also consider Sixpoint Apollo and Sweet Action. Both are extremely tasty and drinkable on a hot day. They were godsend when I went to a Mets game last month on a 95 degree day.
     
    #11 Steeeve, Jul 16, 2012
  12. Avalon68

    Avalon68 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Caldera IPA is pretty good stuff. Make sure it's fresh though. I find it falls off quickly.
     
    #12 Avalon68, Jul 16, 2012
  13. jimmy666

    jimmy666 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2010 Maryland

    NBB's Ranger is not a bad choice on occasion at the beach.
     
    #13 jimmy666, Jul 16, 2012
  14. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Best beer that fits your description would be Half Acre Daisy Cutter. I know it only gets distributed in the Chicago area and I'm really not tryin to be a homer but compared to the other suggestions that have been mentioned that I've actually had, this one blows them away. It's a great hoppy pale ale with floral, citrusy and piny notes. It clocks in at 5.2% ABV. The only reason I bring this up is cuz I will be in Philly Thurs Aug 9 - Sun Aug 12. Could bring some out if anyone is interested.
     
    #14 JakeT469, Jul 16, 2012
  15. blotto725

    blotto725 Initiate (188) Dec 15, 2009 Illinois

    Wild onion brewery has "summer wit" in a can around 5% which reminds me a bit of bell's oberon- very tasty on a hot day
     
    #15 blotto725, Jul 16, 2012
  16. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Yeah, we get them on draft here in the area but I've never seen any cans. Good beer.
     
    #16 ShanePB, Jul 16, 2012
  17. 1Sundown2C

    1Sundown2C Maven (1,301) Jan 13, 2012 New York

    Narragansett Summer
     
    #17 1Sundown2C, Jul 17, 2012
  18. circus_cat

    circus_cat Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2012 Virginia

    Butternuts has a couple of good ones (all their beers are canned). I think it's pretty widely available. Check out Pork Slap. It kind of sounds like what you're describing, and I think it's underrated on here. http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/13302/28751
     
    #18 circus_cat, Jul 17, 2012
  19. circus_cat

    circus_cat Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2012 Virginia

    (also, i agree with you about dale's--it's a great american pale ale, but it's a little boozy for the beach. pork slap is an american pale ale that only comes in at 4.6% and goes down easy).
     
    #19 circus_cat, Jul 17, 2012
  20. jscottku21

    jscottku21 Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2006 Pennsylvania

    My go to beach beer for three years now has been Lancaster Kolsch. So refreshing with a mild hopp bitterness and low abv. Bonus is, at $22/case it's the best value of all the beers mentioned thus far.
     
    #20 jscottku21, Jul 17, 2012
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