Fall is campfire season. Whether you’re on a camping trip or hosting friends and family at a bonfire in your backyard, a big, blazing fire will warm your body and your spirits as the days grow ever darker . But while you’re watching the flames grow and listening to your cousin regale the crowd with his wacky catfish story for the 20th time, you’re going to need a tasty beer to sip on (and maybe even some s’mores to snack on). We’ve gathered up our favorite fall beers for a brisk evening around the fire pit. Check them all out below.
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Beers For A Campfire
Alaskan Smoked Porter
In recent years, a handful of craft brewers have tried their hand at making smoked beers. One of the best is Alaskan Smoked Porter, a beer that was pretty much made to be enjoyed near a smoky fire.
Photo: Alaskan Brewing
Bell's Best Brown
There’s no wrong time to enjoy this well-made brown ale. But, it’s perfect for a crisp fall night by the fire.
Photo: Bell’s
Deschutes Hop Trip
Hop Trip is a pale ale, but it’s only available in the fall. That’s because there’s room for hop-filled ales in the fall as well as rich porters and stouts.
Photo: Deschutes
Founders Breakfast Stout
Even though this beer is called Breakfast Stout, we honestly wouldn’t encourage drinking it before at least mid-afternoon. That’s why this barrel-aged stout is also well-suited for sipping around an evening fire.
Photo: Founders
Jack's Abby Copper Legend
If you only drink one Oktoberfest-style beer this year, make it Copper Legend. It’s malty, sweet, refreshing, and will definitely become your fall go-to.
Photo: Jack’s Abby
Southern Tier Harvest Ale
This is the kind of beer that is eagerly awaited at the end of every summer. It’s rich, complex, and well-balanced. The perfect beer to pair with a cool evening.
Photo: Southern Tier
Spaten Optimator
The only non-American brand on this list, Spaten is well known for its Oktoberfest beer, but we want to kick it up a notch and that’s why we like to drink this 7.6 percent doppelbock on cold nights instead.
Photo: Spaten
Surly Surlyfest
Like Copper Legend, no fall is complete without this variation on the classic Oktoberfest. By variation, we mean that it’s a dry-hopped rye lager instead of a Märzen.
Photo: Surly