Best Beer To Drink This Week (7 To 13 July)

With the mercury rising and backyard barbecues in full swing, the second week of July is peak beer season. Whether you're toasting to National Dive Bar Day (July 7) or planning a weekend picnic, this is the week to explore bold new releases, old-school revivals, and climate-smart brews. We’ve rounded up the best beers across styles – light, balanced, bold – to keep your pint glass classy, not boring.

Crisp & Light: For When It’s Too Hot to Think

Best For: Daytime sipping, post-lawn-mowing refreshment, beach coolers

Sierra Nevada Summer Break IPA 

A session IPA with juicy citrus, papaya, and melon notes. Low in alcohol but high on hop character – basically, summer in a can.

Allagash Beach Report (Summer Lager)

A clean, mellow lager with subtle floral hops and a thirst-quenching finish. Plus, it’s brewed with sustainability in mind.

Bira 91 Blonde Lager (India)

Indian favorite Bira 91 brings a lightly malty, smooth lager with a twist of bitterness – perfect for Indian palates and warm evenings.

Medium-Bodied & Refreshing: The Balanced Beauties

Best For: Casual evenings, BBQ pairings, hop-head happy hours

Bell’s Oberon Ale 

A citrus-forward wheat ale with light spicy hops and a touch of nostalgia. Best served with a slice of orange. A Midwest legend!

Tree House “Julius” IPA 

Soft, juicy, and tropical, this New England IPA is a fan-favorite with notes of mango, peach, and citrus. It's a cult classic for a reason.

Simba Strong 

A malt-heavy Indian strong lager that doesn’t skimp on body or bitterness. Slight caramel notes balance its strength and appeal.

Bold & Dark: When You Want Complexity

Best For: Nightcaps, rainy July evenings, or just feeling fancy

Nøgne Ø Imperial Stout 

A Norwegian export, this stout is intense with roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and dried fruit. Smooth, velvety, and worthy of slow sipping.

Firestone Walker Mind Haze IPA 

Though not a stout, this hazy IPA leans toward darker, juicier flavors like pineapple, coconut, and banana – great for bridging light and dark lovers.

Simba Stout

Creamy and cocoa-laced, Simba’s stout offers a local, wallet-friendly alternative to international big guns.

Beer Trends This Week

• Low-ABV Heroes: As work-from-home summers return, drinkers are leaning into light, sessionable beers.
  
  
• Fruity Sours & Hazy IPAs: Tropical fruit-infused styles are flooding shelves. Look for mango, guava, and citrus-forward labels.
  
  
• Sustainable Brews: Breweries like Allagash and Toast Ale are making beer from surplus bread and solar power.
  
  
• Retro Resurgence: Dark lagers and pilsners are making a comeback thanks to Gen Z’s taste for “dad beer.”

Beer Holidays to Celebrate

• July 7 – National Dive Bar Day
  Toast with your favourite draft at a no-frills watering hole.
  
  
• July 9 – National Michelada Day
  Celebrate this spicy beer cocktail – lager + tomato juice + lime + chili.

Pro tip: Try a Michelada with Kingfisher Ultra or Corona Light for the best results.

Summing Up

Whether you’re lounging under a fan or clinking glasses in a rooftop bar, this week’s beer selection brings variety, flavour, and flair. From international craft legends to Indian rising stars, every bottle and pint has a story – and this week, the story is summer, hops, and chill. Cheers to staying cool, curious, and always a little classy.