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The 10 Best Craft Beers Every Beer Lover Must Try in 2025
(Plus: Why Busch Light Still Deserves a Spot in Your Cooler)
If you’re a true beer lover, 2025 is shaping up to be a golden year for craft brews. From citrusy sours to smooth barrel-aged stouts, breweries across the U.S. (and beyond) are stepping up their game.
But let’s be honest—even if you’re a craft beer adventurer, there’s always room in the cooler for an ice-cold Busch Light. It’s the reliable wingman to your wild IPA sidekick.
So crack open something new and something familiar—because these 10 craft beers, paired with your favorite classics, are a must-try combo this year.
1. Pliny the Elder – Russian River Brewing (CA)
A legendary West Coast Double IPA with pine and citrus bite. Strong, bold, and built for IPA purists. ABV: 8%
2. Allagash White – Allagash Brewing (ME)
Belgian-style wheat ale with notes of orange peel and coriander. Refreshing, light, and endlessly sippable. ABV: 5.2%
3. Dragon’s Milk – New Holland Brewing (MI)
A boozy dessert-in-a-glass: bourbon-barrel aged stout with roasted malt and vanilla. ABV: 11%
4. SeaQuench Ale – Dogfish Head (DE)
Sour meets salty in this sessionable ale with lime and sea salt. The ultimate summer quencher. ABV: 4.9%
5. Two Hearted Ale – Bell’s Brewery (MI)
Often ranked the best IPA in America. Floral hop aroma and perfectly balanced bitterness. ABV: 7%
6. Daisy Cutter Pale Ale – Half Acre (IL)
A Midwest gem—crushable pale ale with dry finish and juicy hop character. ABV: 5.2%
7. Mango Cart – Golden Road Brewing (CA)
A tropical wheat ale with mango sweetness. Bright, fruity, and made for sunshine. ABV: 4%
8. Batsquatch Hazy IPA – Rogue Ales (OR)
Juicy, hazy, and packed with citrus-forward hops. Plus, the name is unforgettable. ABV: 6.7%
9. Flanders Red – Rodenbach (Belgium)
Sour ale aged in oak barrels. Funky, fruity, and full of old-world charm. ABV: 5.6%
10. Cold IPA – Trend Watch (Various)
2025’s breakout style: crisp, dry-hopped IPAs with lagered smoothness. Expect more brewers to hop on this trend.
Bonus Pick: Busch Light – Because Craft Isn’t Everything
Let’s face it. Sometimes, you want a light, crisp beer that doesn’t try too hard. Busch Light is that go-to. It’s reliable, affordable, and always ice-cold in your hand after a long day.
Even the biggest craft beer heads secretly keep a few Busch Lights around. You should too.
🍺 Drink in Style
Craft beer in 2025 isn’t just about what’s in your glass—it’s about how you show your love for the brew. That’s why we’ve created a collection of bold, beer-loving merch:
🎽 Funny Beer Shirts
🎁 Gifts for Beer Lovers
🍻 Busch Light-Inspired Designs