There are some things in life that are always worth appreciating. A good beer. A nice round of golf.
The good news? You can easily enjoy a good beer and a nice round of golf together!
Of course, any golfer worth their weight knows you can’t just drink anything on the golf course. No, much like a 30-yard flop shot or a 30-yard chunk shot with a five wood, selecting the right drink is an art form.
I’ll be trying to stick to beers that might be sold by your golf course, because you would never bring your own beer onto the course…right?
6 Best Golf Beers, Ranked
1. Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA
Starting this list with an IPA is a bold call since IPAs, sunshine, and physical activity don’t mix very well. HOWEVER, I think the Grapefruit Sculpin IPA gets a pass because the grapefruit flavor is just too perfect. Start your round with a Grapefruit Sculpin, or have one at the turn. Or have one after your round.
If your golf course (or area) doesn’t carry this delicous beer, look for the regular Sculpin IPA or a Hazy Sculpin IPA.
2. Heineken Silver
I don’t want to crown this list with the “light lager” types (think Michelob Ultra, Coors Light, etc), but I’m going to highlight Heineken Silver. Why? Because it’s low calorie and I legitimately like the flavor.
This is what it looks like for reference:
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3. Firestone Walker 805
There’s a lot to love about the 805. This beer is perfectly light, has good flavor, and doesn’t sit in your stomach the way an IPA would. There are plenty of good occasions to grab an 805 outside of golf, but the course is a great place to enjoy this beer.
4. Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale
The Mirror Pond is a nice pale ale with real flavor, which I love. I will say that this beer does get a little hoppy for a pale ale (especially for my tastes), but I’m trying to pick beers that can be purchased anywhere in the US. This beer is best out of the bottle, but golf courses will probably sell you the canned version.
5. Local Lager
Okay, this pick is a bit of a cop-out since it’s not a specific beer, but seriously consider buying a can of a local lager next time you’re golfing. Lagers are the perfect beer for sunshine, and you might find a local brewery that you enjoy!
6. Athletic IPA
I’ve said it! The Athletic IPA, a famously non-alcoholic beer, is legitimately one of the best beers to have on the links. Athletic does an incredible job of nailing beer flavor without any of the booze, perfect for someone who thinks they golf better when sober.
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