Eight Beers to Drink This Summer That Aren’t IPAs

It's hot, it's humid, and you want some suds. Do you really need another semi-chilled IPA? Hops are great for adding bitterness and acidic flavors to beer, but if you consume too much at this time of year, you end up with a dry mouth instead of that clean refreshment you're looking for. Here are eight craft alternatives for summer's warmest months.

When you think of wheat beers, you probably think of something yellow, a little bready, and wrongfully served with a slice of orange plonked in the glass. Oberon Ale will destroy your preconceptions. The wheat base is brewed with an ale yeast and has that signature smooth body, but it's then hopped like a pale ale so you get more grapefruit and pepper than banana and clove. It'll start disappearing from shelves as Labor Day approaches. If you're smart, you'll grab a few extra six-packs for early fall.