Looking for Good Late Summer Beer

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  1. kblespaul

    kblespaul Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2011 District of Columbia

    I'm getting married next September on the panhandle in Florida and I'm trying to come up with some good beer for the reception. I will have access to beer in NC and DC as well. Does anyone have any suggestions? Good releases for that time of year? Thanks
     
    #1 kblespaul, Mar 3, 2014
  2. Handle

    Handle Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2009 North Carolina

    Looking for something that will work for a large group of people, some of whom aren't into craft beer?

    If that's the case, Mother Earth's Endless River Kolsch might be a nice option considering the location and time of year.
     
    #2 Handle, Mar 3, 2014
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  3. kblespaul

    kblespaul Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2011 District of Columbia

    I'm actually looking for both. I will have craft beer lovers at the wedding and some who just want something easy drinking. Thanks for the rec, I'll look it up!
     
    #3 kblespaul, Mar 3, 2014
  4. brstls4drmrs

    brstls4drmrs Maven (1,396) Jan 30, 2011 North Carolina

    Since you'll be in Florida, I'd go with the Cigar City Hotter than Helles.
     
    #4 brstls4drmrs, Mar 3, 2014
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  5. APBT91

    APBT91 Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 North Carolina

    OMB Cptn James Jack Pilsner is out during summer, its a German pilsner and is good. NoDa Hop Drop is one of my favorite IPA's and I love to drink them on a hot day. NoDa and OMB have a bunch of other good beers to check out as well like Copper (OMB) and Jam Session ( NoDa). NoDa only cans Hop Drop and Jam Session I think but you can get growlers of pretty much everything else they have which is all pretty good.
     
    #5 APBT91, Mar 3, 2014
  6. jcb7472

    jcb7472 Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2011 Florida

    Cigar City Florida Cracker is much better IMO. Different style, as FL Cracker is a Witbier, but I thought Helles Lager was just so-so.
     
    #6 jcb7472, Mar 3, 2014
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  7. DWheeler379

    DWheeler379 Zealot (747) Jun 15, 2012 Colorado

    Second the NC suggestions. Jai Alai cans would also be a good IPA option. Cigar City's Invasion Pale Ale is good I hear. Virginia has access to Firestone Walker - Union Jack is great. Also, Troeg's Sunshine Pils is a good summer beer (can get in VA).
     
    #7 DWheeler379, Mar 3, 2014
  8. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    For a wedding, if youre pleasing lots of people, Mother Earth Endless River/Big Boss Angry Angel/Foothills Torch Pils are all solid choices. Year round, accessible, and crowd-pleasing. Dont forget Highland Gaelic.
     
    #8 VncentLIFE, Mar 3, 2014
  9. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    Invasion would be a hit among those less into beer.
    Jai Alai is amazing when fresh, get that shit!
    And if you're lucky try to score some White Oak Jai Alai.
     
    #9 jivex5k, Mar 3, 2014
  10. jcb7472

    jcb7472 Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2011 Florida

    Invasion Pale Ale is awesome. I bought some this past weekend that was canned 2 weeks ago and it was fresh and delicious. I was getting all my in-laws (non craft beer ppl) to try it and everyone said they liked it.
     
    #10 jcb7472, Mar 3, 2014
  11. rc51sport

    rc51sport Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2013 North Carolina

    I had CCB Florida Cracker and Maduro at my wedding reception. Florida Cracker was a HUGE hit! 90% of the guests don't drink craft or never heard of Cigar City but everyone was drinking it and telling me how much they loved it. It was a great sight seeing FL Cracker and Maduro cans all over the place!
     
    #11 rc51sport, Mar 3, 2014
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  12. OldhouseRecs

    OldhouseRecs Pundit (980) Aug 3, 2012 North Carolina

    I second the Mother Earth suggestions. Endless river is a good choice and they have a pale ale and summer seasonal hefeweizen in cans also.
     
    #12 OldhouseRecs, Mar 4, 2014
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