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Ah yes, the Fourth of July, that perfect long weekend of sun, bbq and, of course, beer! We can't think of any other day that really signifies the kick off of summer. With that in mind we put together a great lineup of beers guaranteed to get your summer off to the right start. For this installment we've got some of our perennial favorites as well as some new beers we've recently come across that we think you all need to check out. All right, enough talking, on to the beer.
 Victory Lager
It would have just seemed wrong not to pick a beer called Victory Lager on Independence Day. What better way to celebrate our victory than by drinking a Victory? We actually had this first at a stout and porter dinner. Yes we're well aware this is neither a stout nor a porter, it was an appetizer beer if you will. The fact is this beer is incredibly easy drinking. Grab an extra 6 pack because when you friends try it they'll want to ditch their regular light beer for this
Appearance - Clear, honey gold, fluffy white head. Looks delicious on a hot day
Smell - Sweet... a little like wild flower honey. But it's a light smell...
Taste - Quite light in the hops with a little biscuity malt... very little. This is just drink on a hot day beer. You could put quite a few away without fatigue! Overall a super clean lager.
Note: Jeff's apartment was REALLY hot on the day we did this article. Devon drank half a pint in about 10 seconds... yeah, it's that good.
 Boulder Beer Company Mojo Risin' Double IPA
The reason we went with a double IPA for a summer event? Well, it's Independence Day! It's when we declared independence from Great Britain. The IPA is a British style... the double IPA is a style we stole and made better! More hops! More malt! More alcohol! More of everything, it's the American way. Plus, Mojo Risin'? This particular one was named after an American rock star... one who was way cooler than the Beatles might we add... The Lizard King himself! Mr. Mojo Risin', Jim Morrison!
Appearance - Copper and clear... off white head.
Smell - Smells like the hop room at Bell's Brewing Company in Michigan (this is just the biggest, most packed full of hops hop room we've ever been in... it probably smells like most hop rooms)... Plus a little alcohol and sweet malt.
Taste - Hoppy up front... not too bitter, but hoppy. Well balanced by quite sweet malt. Alcohol definitely shows through a bit, though.
This is a good pick for a double IPA on the 4th of July, though. It's not overly bitter or anything, so it won't destroy your mouth.
So you're confused now, we said we were giving you awesome cans and now all you've seen is two bottles. Well we're moving on to the cans now. Why cans? Ever wonder why your beer gets all skunky and nasty when left outside? It's light. Guess what light can't get in to? Cans. Yup, that's right cans keep your beer fresher. Not only that but their great around the pool, beach, fishing etc. Sounds like a perfect beer for the 4th if you ask us, and since you're still reading you must care what we have to say!
 Butternuts Heinnieweisse Weissebier
Why Butternuts? Because it's really really good and you get to say Butternuts. We'd almost recommend it because you can say Butternuts all day but that fact that it's a kick ass beer makes Butternuts a no brainer.
Appearance - Hazy yellow. White head... looks like most weisse beers.
Smell - German weisse yeast... Banana-y. It smells light and summery... wet grass after rain.
Taste - A little lime... Light, refreshing, crisp, tasty. Yeast is the predominant flavor, with a slight hint of light malt. Pretty delicious! This is one of the lighter weissbiers we've had and that's great for summer weather. Don't let the can fool you, this is some seriously tasty beer.
 Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale
Yeah, we've featured this before, and for good reason. It's freakin awesome. Add in the fact that it's a red white and blue can and it becomes a great bbq beer for the 4th. This is a hoppy one and it's great with some BBQ or spicy food.
Appearance: Medium amber with a nice light head
Smell: Hops, some more hops, then a bit of malt
Taste: BIG amarillo hop flavor followed by some nice smooth malts.
 New England Brewing Co. Atlantic Amber
Appearance: Pours dark amber with a reddish hue and an inch of off-white head.
Smell: Very mild, very slight hint of hops, light malt
Taste: Slightly sweet malt. Very easy drinking. Barely there hops to balance the sweet. This is just a very smooth, easy drinking beer. Grab a sixer for yourself, and then another to share with friends.
 Narragansett Lager
This is a very simple beer. Macro style flavor, but better. Available in 12 oz bottles as well 12 and 16oz cans. We prefer the 16oz cans especially on a hot day. This beer is very mild in flavor which makes it very nice to quench your thirst on a toasty day.
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