#1: Sip of Sunshine – Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Why I Love This Beer: It’s flavorful while not being overbearing. A year round winner.

Sip of Sunshine is just that. It’s bottled up rays of sunshine that have been turned into beer for your enjoyment. Brewed out of Vermont, this is a beer for the ages that will never get old. That’s why it’s #1.

ABV: 8%

Ideal Use Cases: Skiing, Dinner Parties, Drinking in the Sun.

#2: Wrench – Industrial Arts Brewing

Why I Love This Beer: It’s a reliably delicious beer. Goes great with life.

Wrench is a beer brewed in one of the best states for craft beer: New York. It’s magical concoction made by power tools, for those who want to drink power tools. Coming in at a slightly lower ABV then Sip of Sunshine, it’s a perfect runner-up for one of the best IPAs known to man.

ABV: 7.1%

Ideal Use Cases: After work drinks, train rides, home projects.

#3: Lil Heaven – Two Roads Brewing

Why I Love This Beer: It’s delicious and it’s light. That’s a hard find.

Fun Fact: Two Roads is produced in a 100-year old iron factory. Back when the factory was optional, there was a small space in the back where workers would spend time with their sweethearts. This little area became known as “Little Heaven” and today, it has turned into a beer. A low ABV which is perfect for day drinking, night drinking, really any type of drinking.

ABV: 4%

Ideal Use Cases: Sports events (during and after), boat parties, and low-key nights.

#4: Guinness – Guinness & Co. (duh)

Why I Love This Beer: It’s everywhere, it’s a classic, and it’s delicious.

Guinness, one of the greatest beers known to man, has gotten a bad rap over the past decade. It looks dark, it looks like a heavy beer, but it’s NOT. It was designed for drinking of all types. Day drinking, afternoon drinking, and night drinking. Really just any type of event where you want something refreshing with a bit of history behind it.

ABV: 4.2%

Ideal Use Cases: Drinking at the bar, St. Patrick’s Day, impressing your irish friends.

#5: Jenny Lake Lager – Snake River Brewing

Why I Love This Beer: This is the best lager known to man.

When people think of a lager, they usually think of a Budweiser. While that’s a well brewed beer, Jenny Lake which is brewed out in Wyoming, is 100x better. It takes all the great things about a Lager, removes everything you hate about the beer, and turns it into a true winner.

ABV: 4.8%

Ideal Use Cases: Drinking in Wyoming, skiing, any other winter sports.

#6: Resin – Sixpoint

Why I Love This Beer: It’s perfect to start off a night. Max 1. Maybe 2.

Sixpoint is one of the greatest Brooklyn breweries. While they have many beers, one of their classics is the Resin. The term ‘Resin’ is part of what constitutes the hop and gives it its bitter flavor. This beer packs a punch both from a flavor perspective, as well as an alcohol perspective. Drink carefully.

ABV: 9.1%

Ideal Use Cases: 1st beer of the night.

#7: Space Dust – Elysian Brewing

Why I Love This Beer: It’s delicious and because it’s produced by Anheuser Busch, it can be found everywhere.

Elysian Brewing used to be a coveted craft brewery… until it was bought by Anheuser Busch. While the small batch craft spirit of Elysian has been swallowed up by its corporate overlords, the fantastic taste of their original recipes has remained. You’ll always be able to find it on the shelves, just look for the cute hop that’s spitting space dust out of its mouth.

ABV: 8.2%

Ideal Use Cases: Sports bars and drinking with friends.

#8: Rise – Whalers

Why I Love This Beer: It’s just hands down a perfectly brewed American Pale Ale. The best.

Whalers, the BEST Rhode Island brewery, has been built off the back of Whalers and for good reason. This beer is absolutely amazing. It’s a must have when you’re in Rhode Island, and pairs well with any nautical acitivites.

ABV: 6.5%

Ideal Use Cases: Drinking in Rhode Island and anything nautical related (whaling?).

#9: Delirium – Huyghe Brewery (Belgium)

Why I Love This Beer: It makes you see pink elephants.

Belgium has a deep history of producing amazing beers, and one of their best is Delirium. While it’s not easy on the wallet, it’s a beer that will make you feel like you’re sitting on the river in Europe without a care in the world. Beware, if you drink too much you will see pink elephants flying around.

ABV: 8.5%

Ideal Use Cases: Celebratory nights and drinking in Belgium.

#10: Pale Ale – Sierra Nevada

Why I Love This Beer: Still family owned. Still amazing.

Sierra Nevada was one of the very first craft beers created in America. Originally brewed in Chico, California, this beer broke limits and changed the taste buds of America. It’s 40+ year old recipe has stood the test of time and it can stand its own against the best beers out there.

ABV: 4%

Ideal Use Cases: Drinking with your parents and with your friends.