I'm not a "seasonal" drinker

I'm with you! Any beer, any style, any time of year.

 

Definitely not an avid seasonal drinker. And tend to avoid a lot of the generic seasonal-type releases.

Having said that, I'd say there's probably a higher chance of me reaching for an APA on a 90 degree summer day, than an RIS. And vice versa in winter.

 

While I don't exactly crave Black Tuesday at a 4th of July BBQ, I am a "year round" drinker as you say.

 

I'd say I'm somewhat seasonal. When it's warm, I want to be outside. When I'm outside, I'm probably not throwing down a room temp KBS. Definitely drinking more lower ABV, lighter styles this time of year.

 

When Its summer I'm outside and I want to be able to drink a beer without it making me full and dehydrated. I start drinking more session beers and kolschs and hefe's because they are tasty to me while being light. I don't like light feeling stouts and imperial beers are never very light tasting. It doesn't mean I wont enjoy a heavier beer every once in a while it just becomes less common for me to do so. I like my stouts and dopplebocks on the warm side so that might have something to do with it.

 

Both as far as I'm concerned. Neither a 4% dry irish stout or a 12% DIPA are really beers I crave on a hot day either

 

I'm not a "seasonal" dresser.

 

I don't really get that either. I drink what I like and when I like. Thank you very much! Besides, I can't stand 98% of all Summer and Spring releases. Just don't like those styles.

 

I often drink seasonally and hold people who don't in a volatile mix of pity and contempt.

 

the only beers I consider seasonal pumpkin ales at Halloween or two months before Halloween now and Christmas ales

 

I drink seasonally, that is I drink seasonal releases and look forward to them every year, but I drink all beers in all kinds of seasons.

 

I'd never, and I mean never, turn down a good beer any time of year! Could be 110 degrees and I'd drink a BA stout, likewise it could be 10 degrees and I'd still drink a good Kolsch. However I do love that there are seasonal beers to look forward too. And I'm a fiend for good pumpkin ales

 

As others have said, I'll drink anything at any time, but I get more of a craving for lighter beers in the summer, and heavier beers in the winter, so I understand the purpose of seasonals.

 

My tastes really depend on my mood, which the season contributes to a lot so I may fall more into the "seasonal" camp. I mostly drink IPA's and Double IPA's year round, but I will reach for a Pale Ale or Pils in the spring/summer while grilling or fire-pitting. Generally not a fan of "session" ales though. Fall/Winter does make me want something a little heavier to warm me up. I do have to have a couple of Oktoberfest beers in the fall along with some Nosferatu Imperial Red. Maybe it's marketing.....I may not even be in the mood for those, but when I see them released I have to buy a pack or two for the season....it just feels right.

 

I don't make rules on seasonal drinking, but I definitely find myself steering more towards crisper lighter beers during the summer and less giant stouts. During the other seasons, anything goes. I usually burn out on Christmas/spice beers after a month or so in December though.

 

Hard to imagine that you can't understand the logic behind seasonal preferences - despite your own personal choices. If you can't fathom how weather can compliment any sort of food or beverage, than that is just odd. I feel bad FOR YOU

 

I'll drink whatever whenever...but it's nice to have a lighter more refreshing beer during hotter months and something with more boozy warmth in the colder months. As a homebrewer, I look forward to seasonal beers as something different from my usual routine.

 

Don't feel bad for me. I much prefer the seasonality element of some beers. I like to drink in the summer. It's hot. The actual act of consuming liquid that I enjoy makes me feel good. I don't care about drinking so much in the winter. One bigger beer works just great for me at such times of the year.