While Leinenkugel Summer Shandy may have kicked off the wave of popularity of "summer beer drinks," and is one of the biggest sellers at Bacon's Wine and Spirits, it didn't make owner Charlie Bacon's top five list. Other best selling brews such as Sam Adams' Summer Ale and, dare we say it, Bud and Coors, didn't make it either.
For the warm months, here are Bacon's top five picks, in no particular order:
1. Sam Adams Porchrocker
2. Allagash White
3. Wachusetts Summer Ale
4. Weihenstephaner Vitus
5. Abita strawberry lager
What about you? What do you tend to grab the most of when the cookouts and backyard parties heat up?