The Best Spring Beers for 2025

1. Alpine Beer Company Infinite Haze

The immense popularity of the IPA style and the sub-category of Hazy IPA continues to rage.

Origin: Alpine, California
Beer type: Hazy IPA
Price: $13 for 12 oz. 6-pack
ABV: 6.5%
Brewed by: Alpine Beer Company

Hazy IPAs are typified by ample notes of tropical, citrusy fruit flavors which are derived from the hop strains used. In the case of this year-round release from the San Diego County-based brewery founded in 1999, no fruit or flavoring is added but rather the hops do all the rendering of those aforementioned juicy flavors as well as fresh apple, peach and orange peel, and aromas of bright citrus zest and sweet, tropical fruits.

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2. Brouwerij Het Anker Maneblusser

This blonde ale from Het Anker was crafted as a tribute to Mechelen, the brewery’s hometown.

Origin: Mechelen, Belgium
Beer type: Belgian Blonde Ale
Price: $10 for six-pack 12 oz.
ABV: 5.8%
Brewed by: Brouwerij Het Anker

The brew’s name comes from a peculiar occurrence on the night of January 27, 1687. As the city was wrapped in a dense fog, the moon made a reddish glow on Saint Rumbold’s tower. A drunken man yelled, “Fire, fire, the tower is on fire,” causing a great stir. Before people reached the tower to extinguish the flames, the moon had already passed through the fog. From that moment, Mechelenians have been known as Maneblussers, or “moon-extinguishers.” The blonde ale is brewed according to the traditional method and is refermented in the bottle. It has subtle citrus aromas and a crisp, clean finish.

3. College Street Big Blue Van

College Street Brewhouse & Pub is based in Lake Havasu, and this bold American-style wheat beer is worthy of any spring break blowout.

Origin: Lake Havasu City, AZ, U.S.A.
Beer type: Fruit Wheat
Price: $9 for six-pack 12 oz.
ABV: 5.4%
Brewed by: College Street Brewhouse

The brew’s name is a reflection of its two dominant ingredients: blueberry and vanilla bean. The flavors harmonize nicely together before resolving in a long-lasting finish that lingers on the palate. Big Blue Van is both refreshing and intriguing, melding ingredients not often paired together. And while blueberry is usually a subtle flavor when used in beer, it is definitely not shy in this one.

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4. Deschutes Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale

Northwest pale ales are known for their use of hop strains grown in the fertile Willamette Valley of Oregon, the second largest hop-producing state in the United States.

Origin: Bend, OR, U.S.A.
Beer type: American Pale Ale
Price: $9.50 for six-pack 12 oz.
ABV: 5%
Brewed by: Deschutes Brewery

Deschutes Mirror Pond is a delicious pale ale. It delivers flavors and aromas from citrusy hops, with slight hints of caramel malt. It is named after the iconic section of the Deschutes River in the heart of Downtown Bend.

5. Firestone Walker Brewing Company Parabola

Firestone Walker Brewing Company distinguishes itself by specializing in aging its beers in oak barrels.

Origin: Paso Robles, California, U.S.A.
Beer type: Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Price: $10-$13 for 12 oz. bottle
ABV: 13.8%
Brewed by: Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Firestone Walker Brewing Company has its roots in winemaking, and the central California-based brewery founded in 1996 has distinguished itself by specializing in aging its beers in oak barrels. This Parabola imperial stout, released in 2025, has intense flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla and roast coffee. The beer was aged for a year in 12-year Elijah Craig and 11-year Henry McKenna barrels. These coveted bourbon vessels imparted signature notes of charred oak, nougat, espresso and cinnamon, taking the Parabola experience to new heights.

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6. Oskar Blues Old Chub

A scotch ale with strong flavors.

Origin: Longmount, Colorado, U.S.A.
Beer type: Scotch Ale
Price: $8.50 for 12 oz. six-pack
ABV: 8%
Brewed by: Oskar Blues Brewery

Seven varieties of malt are combined to create complex flavors of candied figs, raisins, and toffee flavors with a hint of smoke.

7. Sea Dog Sunfish

Founded in 1993, this Portland, Maine, brewery features artwork celebrating both New England’s seafaring history and Barney, the company’s canine figurehead.

Origin: Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Beer type: American Pale Wheat Ale
Price: $9 for six-pack 12 oz.
ABV: 4.6%
Brewed by: Sea Dog Brewing Company

First offered exclusively at Sea Dog brewpubs in Florida and Maine, Sunfish became a crowd favorite and was released nationwide in 2014. This light-bodied wheat ale pours a clear straw hue with a predominate aroma of peaches. Upon sipping, you’ll encounter a spritzy carbonation that tingles in your mouth and a subtle fruit flavor that’s slightly sweet without being cloying. The finish is dry and refreshing, making this beer an easy-drinking thirst quencher for a warm day.

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8. Ska Brewing Modus Hoperandi

A mix of citrus and pine flavors.

Origin: Durango, CO, U.S.
Beer type: India Pale Ale
Price: $9 for six-pack 12 oz.
ABV: 6.8%
Brewed by: Ska Brewing Company

This American-style India Pale Ale had a deep golden-orange color. It is bitter and hoppy, with a surprisingly smooth finish with. a melding of citrus and pine with light caramel sweetness.

This beer pairs well with strong, spicy foods such as curries or Thai food.

9. Stone The iconic West Coast-style IPA

The IPA that launched generations of hop fanatics.

Origin: San Diego, California
Beer type: IPA
Price: $11.99 for 12 oz six-pack
ABV: 6.9%
Brewed by: Stone Brewing

This IPA was originally brewed to celebrate the first anniversary of the brewery in 1997. Since then, it has become the flagship beer of the brewery.

The beer explodes with tropical, citrusy, piney hop flavors and aromas. They are all perfectly balanced by a subtle malt character. On the palate, you will enjoy a medium body with no perceivable sweetness and a clean lingering bitterness.

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