Let’s toast to the best brewing in the game

cheers!

Cheers to golf, the activity we love to hate, reward and punish, which is what this website is called.

Cheers to you, the golfer, to your pars, birdies and bogeys, to your putts and wins, to your hooks, chunks, slices and hooks, because, hey, hit it The worst day at golf is better than the worst day at golf.

Here’s to golf beer, the game’s icy companion that both glorifies our triumphs and soothes our wounds.

Bravo to these rankings, which recognize the best golf brews!

Four cheers in total, and that was intentional. This is the fourth annual edition of these ratings, and the memories are happy and joyful. The first year, we went wild; the author was just trying to find the top beer with golf in the name. Our homebrew program continued to grow during the second year; Chad Underwood, a golf and beer enthusiast from Ohio, joined the group and together we rated the best golf beers overall, the best beers for golf clubs, and the best beers named after golf. ranked. Last year we were joined again; welcomed by the brilliant and creative co-founder of Cushwa Brewing Company, Scott Coleman, who gave the event extra legitimacy.

Year 4 saw a similar move, with Ryan Guthy pulling up a stool at our bar and our pint glasses filled with the same excitement. Guthy is one of the co-founders of Wicked Weed Brewing, one of the country’s craft beer giants. Yes, we have a foursome now.

Here’s the best part, though:

The trio and the author all went to work. No hangovers here.

We’re ranking the best beers with golf in their name. We’re selecting the best beers in golf clubs. We’re ranking the best golf beers overall. Here’s what we found.

But before we begin, two important notes:

Our rankings should be marked as the beginning of a pub conversation, not the end. Geography and taste play a big role here, and we were just four golfers who also enjoyed the foam.

So…if you think beer should be in any rating…

Please email me (nick.piastowski@golf.com) or contact me on Twitter (nick.piastowski@golf.com)@nickpia). Of course, if you want to send in a six, that’s a bonus. Then, around this time next year, I’ll release the ratings again. Well, you might even end up on the panel.

Here are the ratings for 2024. cheers!

Best beers with golf in the name (top five, in alphabetical order)

— Duck Hook by Southern Pines Brewing Company, Southern Pines, South Carolina: Yes, this is going to make the list. We need someone to come up with the “banana split” hefe now.

— Pin High Pilsner, Market Garden Brewing, Cleveland: Obvious returner. A portion of the beer proceeds will be donated to youth golf education programs at Cleveland Metroparks Golf Course.

— Ridin’ Birdie from Wrong Crowd Beer Company, West Chester, PA: “A delicious hazy IPA brewed with Comet and Amarillo hops,” one of our raters said.

—Tart Path Only by Dogleg Brewing Company in Vista, Calif.: Not surprisingly, Dogleg has a few contenders. We’re also fans of puns.

— Yippie IPA from St. Andrews Brewing Company in Scotland: We don’t like to mention the “Y” word, but we’ll make an exception. St. Andrews Brewing Company is also a sponsor of LPGA professional Gemma Dryburgh, a Ratings Friend.

bonus! Name comes from Guthy, who has named more than his fair share of beers: “White Tees. Still not used on the market – but I like the Belgian White/witty name. An everyday beer for the everyday golfer.”

Best Golf Club Beers (Top Nine, In Alphabetical Order)

— 1854 IPA, brewed for the Philadelphia Cricket Club by the Conshohocken Brewing Company, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania: A returnee. Philadelphia Cricket also received a PGA Tour event this year.

— Allegheny Airstrike, brewed for Allegheny Country Club by Pittsburgh’s Links Brewing Company: From one of our raters: “This beer was released after Allegheny Country Club was used as an airport during World War II. If you Be friendly to your employees and you can also launch “air raids” on your team.

— Bandon Pale Ale, brewed for Bandon Dunes by Hop Valley Brewing Company in Eugene, Ore.: Another returner. Enjoy one of these between rounds on the 36-hole day.

— Cliff Hanger, brewed for Whistling Straits by Eagle Park Brewing Company, Milwaukee: Whistling Straits Beer is back. Great name, great beer.

— False Front, brewed for Rolling Green Golf Club by Levante Brewing Company in West Chester, Pa.: One reader wrote: “Don’t forget False Front. Made exclusively for Rolling Green Golf Club, a nod to architect William Flynn’s mean green Design tribute. A delicious IPA also sold under the name Cloudy and Cumbersome.

— Merion IPA, brewed for Merion by Workhorse Brewing Company in King of Prussia, Pa.: One of our raters put it well last year: “I don’t know if that’s because it’s poured from a red wicker basket handle, or because I I was on cloud nine after a stroll through Merion’s mecca, or maybe because I was feeling dazed after one of those world-famous rain showers, but pouring this beer into an ice-cold glass was such a treat.

— Pinehurst Deuceland Pilsner Brewed for Pinehurst by Wicked Weed Brewing in Asheville, North Carolina: “The pilsner we brew is brewed at The Deuce at 2 Pinehurst,” says Guthy.

— Pin Seeker Pilsner brewed for TPC Sawgrass by Mocama Brewing Company in Fernandina Beach, Florida: One of our raters said: “TPC Sawgrass partnered with Mocama to brew this refreshing Czech-style pilsner. In It was a solid consolation after losing a sleeve on the 17th.

– The Ocean Course Pale Ale, brewed for Kiawah by Low Tide Brewing in Johns Island, SC: One of our raters said: “I’ve been lucky enough to play at The Ocean Course in Kiawah a few times and always love it Finish a round on their ocean course with a scenic patio”

– bonus! A municipal beer! Fore Y’all Muni Lager, brewed for the Charleston Muni Lager by Freehouse Brewery in Charleston, South Carolina: “A beer for the average guy that’s often ranked among the best Muni beers in America,” said one of our raters. As soon as I saw it”

– bonus! Master beer! Crow’s Nest Wheat Beer: Who brewed it remains unknown, although GOLF’s Josh Berhow tried to find out.

– bonus! Club cocktails! Frozen Tomahawk, Mixed at Timuquana CC: One of our raters said: “It’s at the top of my list of favorite club drinks I’ve ever had. On a warm Florida day, this vodka-based , lemon juice, soda, sugar and lime, a drink as delicious as it is dangerous. Two of those happened on Tim Quaner’s back nine, and then again, to most of us, the score didn’t matter. You shouldn’t do this anyway!

Best Golf Beers (Top 12, in alphabetical order)

— All Day IPA from Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI: One of our raters said: “As the brewery says, it satisfies your palate while keeping your senses sharp (until you no longer care) .

—Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale by Four Peaks Brewing, Tempe, Arizona: A collaboration between Four Peaks and Bad Birdie, this beer is a delicious treat on the golf course. Just the right amount of “juicy” flavor. Lower the alcohol content. Big, big fan.

— Del’s Shandy by Narragansett Beer, Providence, Rhode Island: “Queen your summer thirst,” said one of our raters.

— Freak of Nature by Wicked Weed Brewing, Asheville, NC: One of our raters said: “This is the best pre-round beer around. It inspires confidence and makes you give it a go.

– Greenskeeper Session IPA from Land-Grant Brewing Company, Columbus, Ohio: Back Again. A sincere thank you to those who keep our courses running.

— Guinness Beer from The Guinness Company in Dublin, Ireland: One of our raters said: “I made my first pilgrimage to Ireland this year, and while it’s been mentioned in previous articles, I can assure you that this recommendation is as good as it gets. Probably perfect imagination. My first round at Lahinch started with a jam biscuit and a pint of Guinness and I couldn’t be happier.

– Heady Topper by The Alchemist, Stowe, Vermont: The author’s favorite beer. A bit strong, but great for after turns.

– Par Punch by Workhorse Brewing Company in King of Prussia, PA: Extremely smooth. Perfect.

— Salty Golfer Pineapple Blond by Grand Strand Brewing Company, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: One of our raters said: “I had the pleasure of tasting this beer with Salty Golfer himself, a Pawleys Island native. of legend. A moderate amount of pineapple can add a hint of sweetness.

— Irish Red, Smithwick’s, Kilkenny, Ireland: A rater who played golf in Ireland this year noted: “I quickly discovered that for some of us, Guinness just doesn’t settle in the stomach after a while. That leaves too much room in. After a few days of golfing in the dunes and golf courses of southwest Ireland, I found myself drawn to this wonderful and authentic Irish beer.

– Spotted Cow by New Glarus Brewing Company, New Glarus, WI: Return. Undoubtedly the top golf beer for many.

— That’ll Play by Cushwa Brewing Company (Williamsport, MD): Most popular. A light ale with lime, it’s the perfect summer press.

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