Top 5 Fishing Beers

Take a moment and ask yourself: What's the best part of fishing? The thrill of a good fight? The adrenaline of a new PB? The glory of out-fishing your inferior friends? No.

It's beer.

Fishing without a beer is like running without shoes. Sure you CAN... but do you really want to? When you lose a nice fish, beer is there. When the sun is beating down and you need to cool off, beer is there. When your wife leaves you because you fish too much, beer is there. Beer is the ultimate tool to make a bad day of fishing just a bit more bearable.

However, it's important to have the RIGHT beer. You don't wanna find yourself sweating profusely because you decided to bring a 6-pack of some 12% dark matter sludge while its 90 and sunny. Save that stuff for the winter. When you're fishing, you need a nice, crisp cold one. You might ask, "but what are the best fishing beers?" Well, look no further. Here are the top 5 fishing beers for you to throw back this summer while you get skunked:

 5) Corona Extra

A fairly obvious choice, Corona (in all its forms) is a summer staple. This crisp, light cerveza will teleport you from the pond by your house to a beach in Mexico. At 4.6% ABV, this beer is a great choice for any fishing adventure.

4) Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy

Prefer lemon over lime? Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy is a great way to get your lemon fix and a nice buzz. Another fairly obvious choice, this midwestern beaut is a great choice for getting some lines wet on a hot summer day. (4.2% ABV)

3) Kona Big Wave

Although a bit pricey for the average man's liking, Kona Big Wave is a terrific choice for reeling in fish and soaking up some sun. You get what you pay for with this golden ale, believe me (I'm an expert). The light refreshing taste makes this beer a popular choice for summer enthusiasts, and not for no reason. Weighing in at 4.4% ABV, you can slam a few of these without the fear of falling off the dock.       

2) Coors Banquet

Saddle up, cowboys. Throw back a few Coors Banquets and you'll be blasting old country music and ready to ride a bass like a mechanical bull. Be aware, this beer goes down like water. Although the ABV is a mere 5% (the highest on this list) this rocky mountain river water can sneak up on you if you don't keep track.

1) Miller Lite

Don't disrespect it. Miller Lite was there for you when you were nothing. This crisp, refreshing pilsner is strong enough to get you a buzz, but light enough to keep you in the game for the long haul. I'd be crazy if I didn't recommend this classic for any sunrise to sunset fishing day, making it the clear top choice for this list. (4.2% ABV)

Well, there you have it. If you read this, your life just got better. Don't take my word for it, get out there and give this beers a shot. Just make sure you drink responsibly (ish). Happy hunting, anglers.

        

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