There’s not been a better time to become a beer drinker. There are currently more breweries in the U.S. than ever before — 7,500 and counting — meaning greater assortment of brands and flavors compared to our microbrewing predecessors could have ever envisioned. However, there’s a time and location for each and each beer — the ones we assure we never beverage (or infrequently acknowledge to).
VinePair chatted to find out what theyrsquo;re drinking beneath the scenes. Can it be the Champagne of Beers? A can chilly as the Rockies? Or perhaps a leading import? Keep reading to find out 16 craft brewers’ macro lagers of choice.
“Pacifico. Residing in South Florida, we have a Spanish influence. Empanada stores and also taco joints are all around the area. Back in the day, Pacifico joined German brewing and Mexican culture to create a local beer. Now it’s mass-produced, but it’s still a wonderful lager. ” — Mike Halker, Owner, Due South Brewing, Boynton Beach, FL
“Coors Banquet. In all honesty, I wouldn’t call it a go &hellip a, ‘if there s nothing better I’ll drink it. ’ Nothing contrary to the macro lagers, it s not something I drink by option. But Banquet is definitely drinkable than others in the group. ” — Fred Searles, Head Brewer, Bonfire Brewing, Eagle, CO
“I practically never drink macro lagers, but when I doit’s probably a PBR. ” — Jordan Fink, Head Brewer and Co-Owner, Woods Boss Brewing, Denver, CO
“My go-to lager is Lone Star, since Texas. ” — Chris Juergen, Head Brewer, Karbach Brewing, Houston, TX
“I’m not ashamed. My go-to is Bud. Been drinking it because I had been … er… 21? ” — Kevin Van Winkle, Co-owner and Head Brewer, Endo Brewing Company, Fort Collins, CO
“Bud Light. Growing up, Bud Light was the constant at family parties, and it still holds true today. ” — Chris Rockwood, Head Brewer, Magic Hat, Burlington, VT
“Lately my go-to macro lager was Modelo Especial [in] 24-ounce cans. I truly appreciated the balanced, slightly hoppy, and also refreshing flavor when enjoying concerts at Red Rocks. ” — Carl Heinz, Brewmaster, Breckenridge Brewery, Breckenridge, CO
“Coors Banquet. ” — Marks Lanham, Head Brewer, Comrade Brewing, Denver, CO
“While you’ll never find me turn my nose up at any lager, you’re more likely to observe a PBR in my fridge than some of the others. Must be my internal hipster… excuse me while I wax my mustache. — Aaron Reilly, Head Brewer of the Basecamp Brewpub, Devils Backbone Brewing, Roseland, VA
“I really don&rsquo. There are many craft baits around to try […] Even looking for a light lager, there are 20 art offerings on any liquor store shelf. ” — Carol Cochran, Co-owner and Co-founder, Horse & Dragon Brewing Company, Fort Collins, CO
“Pacifico. ” — Paul Friedheim, Lead Brewer, Thirsty Monk, Asheville, NC
“I have always had admiration for Coors Banquet, and revel in a draft version. ” — Dennis O’Harrow, Head Brewer, Lone Tree Brewing Co., Lone Tree, CO
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