8 Best Summer Beers to Crack Open Before the Season Ends

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An ice cold glass of beer makes the heat of summer so much more bearable. NatalyaBond/Shutterstock

Summer is racing by, but there’s still time to get out and try some seasonal beers. While lighter beers like a kolsch or an American light lager are always satisfying, consider these special selections when you stock your fridge or fill your cooler for the next couple of months.

Great Lakes Brewing

Strawberry Pineapple Wheat

The pride of Cleveland, Great Lakes Brewing takes a summery turn with their Fruited Wheat Line. Last year’s big hit, Cran Orange Wheat, has been swapped out for Strawberry Pineapple Wheat. This is a wheat ale with added strawberry and pineapple juice concentrate, so it pours pink and offers a nice combination of sweet and tart. Their website also features recipes made with this beer, from margaritas to Bundt cake. (Cran Orange Wheat comes back in fall.) ABV: 5.5 percent.