Best Beers You Should Be Drinking Now

This week, the winter release storm of holiday brews and hardy seasonals continues. Among the offerings in this edition of Beer of the Week, we sampled four winter ales, a trio of Cold IPAs, and a pair of Christmas movie-inspired beers.

If you love beer, you’re in the right place—at the right time. With over 9,000 breweries in the United States alone, there are more craft beer varieties, styles, and flavors than ever. And, every day, experimentation and innovation are taking beer in new directions. To keep track of what’s brewing, we’re taste-testing and calling out some of the best beers you can find. If you want to pick up something special to drink, check out our favorite beers available now.

Karbach Brewing Co. Yule Shoot Your Eye Out

Style: Ale

If you can’t tell from the leg lamp on the can, the name of this holiday beer from Karbach clues you in to this homage to A Christmas Story. Drinking Yule Shoot Your Eye Out will bring back memories of Red Ryder BB guns, pink bunny pajamas, and tongues stuck to flagpoles. Brewed with orange peel, this red ale is a bright copper color with plenty of carbonation and aromas of sweet malted grains. Drinking it, you taste caramel, grain, and a touch of citrus. If you’re not sure about trying Yule Shoot Your Eye Out, we “triple-dog-dare ya!”

ABV: 5.6%

Availability: Seasonal