With cooler weather rolling in to Rochester, New York we’ve entered my favorite time of year. Shorter days and changing leaves are a stark reminder that we’re nearing a long winter, but it’s also an opportunity to look back on a sober summer of great beers. These last few months I extended my near beer exploration into Belgium, Australia, and Canada. While the shipping costs and wait time will be a hurdle to placing regular orders, its certainly still more economical than flying there myself!
Between some new international beers and the regular lineup of domestics available, fall seems like a great time to look back on a few of my favorites. These aren’t necessarily gold medal recipients or the best of the best, and aren’t intended to be an objective review. This is just a look back on my favorites from the summer and an opportunity to indulge in the nostalgia of sunnier days and warmer nights.
Not every beer I found this summer was a keeper, but these six stand out in my memory as total stunners.
