18 New Low(ish) ABV Beers That Are Barbecue-Friendly and Perfect for Summer
Even for self-serious craft beer purists, knocking back a blood-warming, high-alcohol Belgian quad or Imperial stout at the height of summer isn’t all that appealing. It’s going to be hot and it’s going to be sunny, and most drinkers will be hunting for beers that lean toward the crisp, low-alcohol, refreshing end of the brewing spectrum. The new beers on this list all fit that bill. While not all are strictly “sessionable”—a term usually reserved for beers that clock in south of 5 percent ABV—they’re close enough to ensure you can have a few at summer beach outings or BBQs without passing out under a nearby tree.

Fresh Catch by Narragansett
Lots of credit to the brewers at ’Gansett for making a crisp, biting, refreshing beer that is going to appeal to a wide range of drinkers. Take your favorite easy drinking macro-lager and add layers of toasty bread and Citra-hop complexity, and Fresh Catch is what you’d hope to end up with. At just 4.2 percent ABV, this is a beer you can enjoy all afternoon. (And you’ll want to.)