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Cool Off With the Best Summer Beers, Ciders & Hard Seltzers

By Tricia Kucinski
July 8, 2025
Summer calls for cold drinks and good vibes. Whether you’re firing up the grill, floating in the pool, or just looking for something crisp to sip while you ignore your inbox, we’ve got your go-to guide for the best summer beers, ciders, and hard seltzers. And yes, we’ll even show you how to earn free gift cards just for buying them.
Before we dive in, download Fetch and turn your beer buys into reward runs. Every receipt gets you points, and points can be redeemed for free gift cards. Cheers to that!
How to earn rewards on summer sips
If you’re stocking up on beer, cider, or hard seltzer this summer, don’t sleep on the easiest way to earn rewards: Fetch. Snap your receipt after checkout or shop online through Fetch Shop to get points on all your favorite brands. Keep an eye on the beer, cider, and seltzer category in the app for exclusive offers on your favorite summer sips. Whether you’re grabbing a 12-pack or just a couple cans, your chill time can still pay off.
Brew-tiful summer beers to cool you down
Blue Moon
Sweet, citrusy, and basically sunshine in a glass. Blue Moon hits different in the summer—especially with an orange slice. It’s the kind of beer you drink when you’re pretending to be fancy at a BBQ, but still want something easygoing.
Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy
This one’s basically summer in beer form. Lemonade meets light beer for a combo that’s bright, breezy, and dangerously drinkable. It’s your lake day wingman.
Miller Lite
When in doubt, go with a classic. Miller Lite is crisp, smooth, and goes with everything from hot dogs to hammock naps. Plus, it’s light enough to have a couple without ruining your cannonball form.
Coors Light
Cold as the Rockies, because that’s literally its thing. The silver bullet is a go-to for beach coolers and baseball games alike. Just make sure those mountains on the can are blue—it’s science.
Keystone Light
Sometimes you just want a beer that gets the job done without trying too hard. Enter Keystone Light. It’s easy, it’s chill, and it tastes like summer tailgates and lawn chairs.
Ciders that slay summer
Cider vs. Beer: What’s the Difference?
Cider is made from apples. Beer is made from grain. That’s the gist. Cider tends to be sweeter or fruitier, which is great if hops aren’t your thing or you’re avoiding gluten.
Redd’s Hard Apple
Apple-forward and unapologetically sweet, Redd’s is for the folks who want their summer drink to taste like a fizzy dessert. Easy to love, even easier to drink.
Redd’s Wicked
This is Redd’s bold cousin who shows up to the party with a boombox and sunglasses. Wicked clocks in at 8% ABV and comes in wild flavors like Black Cherry and Lemonade. Not for the faint of heart, but perfect for beach bonfire legends.
Hard seltzers that bring the sparkle
Lone River
Inspired by the Far West and born to crush summer heat. With just 80 calories, Lone River seltzers are perfect for float trips and long porch hangs. No fluff, just fizz.
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer
Mineral water goes rogue. Topo Chico’s hard seltzers have killer flavors (hi, Pineapple Twist) and the same iconic fizz fans love. It’s like sparkling water got an upgrade and decided to party.
Vizzy
Sweetened with real cane sugar and clocking in at 100 calories, Vizzy brings big flavor without feeling heavy. Bonus: it’s gluten-free and tastes like vacation in a can. We’re fans of the Blueberry Pomegranate, just saying.
Simply Spiked
Ever wish your lemonade came with a little buzz? Enter Simply Spiked. Made with real fruit juice and just enough bite to keep things interesting. Perfect for backyard hangs and impromptu dance parties.
Crack a cold one and get rewarded
You’re already buying drinks for your summer adventures, why not get rewarded for it? Fetch makes it easy to earn points, rack up gift cards, and keep the good times going. Download the app and start turning your summer sips into rewards.
Topics: Food and Drink, Shopping Lists

Tricia Kucinski is an author of literary fiction, and bops around the digital marketing sphere. She has written everything from the great Native American novel, to recipe blogs, under the discerning eye of her Sphynx cat, Peach.