Philip Runco

Don’t let the snowstorms afflicting part of the country fool you: Spring is officially upon us. There is no longer a need to warm yourself up with 12% imperial stouts and barleywines (though if you do, we won’t judge). Our new craft beer recommendations for April feature a quartet of traditional styles, each with their own modern flair. These beers are all under 6% ABV because, well, you need to pace yourself. We know the sun is out and you’re itching to go hard, but these light beers are a perfect way to ease back into session drinking. And, because warmer weather calls for a whole lot of outdoor activities, we suggest you browse through our lists of best hiking trails in America, best extreme outdoor adventures in America and, of course, best national parks in the U.S.

Whether a light-bodied saison or a fruited IPA, the best new craft beers to drink this month should ease your mind from the heat and humidity of summer. Thankfully, the best craft beer breweries in America know this: As proven by our list of delicious beer offerings to add to your cooler immediately. And if you’re still melting from the heat, check out the best beaches in the USA and the best water parks in the USA to cool off in different ways.

Open a window and crack a beer: September has arrived. This time of year, you may find your beers starting to get a little darker and a little heavier… Or maybe not. After all, there’s never a bad time for a hoppy variety. Whether at the best music festivals this fall in the U.S., at home relaxing while binge-watching the best new movies on Netflix in September or holed up in your nook reading through the best new books to cozy up to this month, here are the five best new craft beers to drink this September.

Spending the day at the best water parks in the USA not enough to cool you off? There is quite nothing as pleasurable as sipping on a cold beer during the dog days of summer. The varieties below—which you should consume while visiting the best fishing spots in America or after exploring the best national parks in the U.S.—range from traditional styles a half-century old to emerging sub-styles less than a half-decade young. It’s the old and the new, all keeping us company under the blistering sun: The best craft beers to drink this month.

Baby, it’s warm outside. Between bouts of fun at the best amusement parks in America, while visiting the best fishing spots in America or following long walks across the best hiking trails in America, you’ll want to sit back, relax and enjoy the summer while sipping on the best new craft beers to drink this month. From a luscious raspberry wild ale to a “crushable” IPA, these picks are the perfect addition to your picnic cooler. Happy summer, America!