What is the best microbrew for a summer bbq?
Just because a bbq takes place in the summer doesn’t mean you need a “summer” brew. Your beer should match the flavors of your meal. Most bbq’s are strong flavored, with a fair amount of both saltiness and sweetness. You don’t want a heavy or a sweet beer, but you also don’t want a light or wheat beer that will not hold its own. I think an IPA, any good IPA, would be the best bet. After all, they were designed to be served in India, which is plenty hot. There are lots of good microbrew IPA’s, Sierra Nevada is excellent. But support your local brewery if you have one!