Seasonal Beer Throughout the Year

The Main Source for U.S. Seasonal Releases

Seasonal Beers and Special Release Beers are the gems of the brewing world. They can come and go in a cyclical fashion, but can also be a one-time release. These beers are to be appreciated, and they represent the best in creativity and passion that a brewer can deliver. Seasonal beers focus on seasonal ingredients and highlight flavors that harmonize with the faire of the moment.

Availability of these beers is also something to appreciate. When you have a seasonal or special release in your possession, give thanks to the beer gods! Browse Seasonal Releases to find out in which states each brand is distributed. You may also directly contact the brewery to find out how to get any of the beers listed.

Cheers to beers of the season and the food they pair with oh so well!

Brewers, see Seasonal Beer Registration to enter your seasonal releases in the national database.

Definitions

Seasonal beer – A beer release by a brewery to tribute the time of year it is available.

Special release beer – A beer offered by a brewery with limited quantities available and usually of the highest quality. Many can be cellared and are considered "vintage" or "reserve" beers.

Craft Brewer – An American craft brewer is small, independent, and traditional.

• Small: Annual production of beer less than 2 million barrels. Beer production is attributed to a brewer according to the rules of alternating proprietorships. Flavored malt beverages are not considered beer for purposes of this definition.
• Independent: Less than 25% of the craft brewery is owned or controlled (or equivalent economic interest) by an alcoholic beverage industry member who is not themselves a craft brewer.
• Traditional: A brewer who has either an all malt flagship (the beer which represents the greatest volume among that brewers brands) or has at least 50% of its volume in either all malt beers or in beers which use adjuncts to enhance rather than lighten flavor.