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July has come and gone, and by now most beer drinkers have checked out the various "summer beers" on the market. I know I’ve been overwhelmed by the variety of beers with the sub-name “summer” available at my local beer store. The style just didn’t seem to have a neat grouping, like fall has Oktoberfest, since summer beers range from IPAs to wheats to pilsners. This begged the question then: What even is a summer beer?

The summer has finally arrived! And with Fourth of July almost here, we’ve taken the liberty to compile a list of patriotic beers that you might want to enjoy this holiday.

Summer is in full swing, and the Capital Region was never so appreciative! We always greet the sun and warmth with the respect such a season deserves: drinking and merriment. Graduation parties, a sprinkling of birthdays, Memorial, Labor and Independence Day parties all dot our calendars as well as the impromptu gatherings in the backyard with a grill and a case of beer.

We get up close and personal with Ithaca Beer Co. owner, Dan Mitchell, in this intimate Q&A.

May has arrived and you know what that means… summer is almost here! Once Memorial Day weekend hits, it’s barbecues, trips to the lake, concerts, and a whole lot more. We did some painstaking research to round up the best contenders for your summer bucket list. Some are seasonal — meaning they’re only available during the summer months — and others are just downright. Cheers!

Today, haze is all the craze! Here are 10 hazy beers that are sure to please your palate.

We get up close and personal with Long Trail Head Brewers, Sam Clemens and Ian Harbage, in this intimate Q&A.

The 2nd Annual Albany Craft Beer Week kicks off next week! Don't miss these great craft beer events happening all week long throughout Albany.