This year, the Fourth of July is going to be different. As we continue to do battle with a global pandemic while grappling with centuries-long systemic racism of Black people, America is being put to the test. As social distancing continues to be essential, the backyard gatherings that traditionally epitomize the Fourth are, for many, out of the question. But one of the great unifiers in this country is craft beer — it has the ability to bring people together.
So, we reached out to a bunch of America’s best brewers and asked what they’ll be drinking on the Fourth this year. Their picks are mostly low-ABV easy drinkers — what a summer beer should be. These are the beers some of America’s best brewers are drinking and sharing — at a safe distance — this Fourth of July.
Big Island Brewhaus Overboard IPA
Beer Style: IPA
ABV: 6.9%
Brewery Location: Waimea, HI
Distribution: Local
“I will be on the Big Island of Hawaii on July 4 visiting friends. When in Hawaii, I always drink Big Island Brewhaus. The owners Thom and Jayne are good friends and they make great beers and food at their brewery in Waimea. Their Paniolo Pale Ale and Overboard IPA are crisp, hoppy and not so alcoholic that I can’t have a few. Both beers go great with BBQ, which is a go-to Fourth of July meal in Hawaii. Aloha!” — Fal Allen, Anderson Valley Brewing Company
