Beers that you need at your Super Bowl Party

A Super Bowl part is nothing without libations. On Monday, we told you what food to serve. Now, it’s time to explore Cavi’s list of Beers that you need to take your Super Bowl party to the next level!

Confession: I’m not a stout guy. To clarify, I am indeed stout, but I don’t drink stouts. As Irish-American as I am, you’ll never see me with a Guinness in my hand. Even on St. Patrick’s Day. Even in Ireland. Never. I do enjoy the occasional coffee or chocolate stout. I generally drink them as a pre-game or desert beer. Why not offer your Super Bowl guests something different? Bring in a JavaHead by Troegs. The beer has a very solid coffee and creamy oatmeal taste. Perfect for the guy who likes to sip or nurse a beer; the slow-and-steady-wins-the-race guy. Also we’re located in Central Pennsylvania near them. So, shout out to Troegs. You should advertise with us.

I am a big Narragansett guy. My buddy, Pat Brothwell from PAWeekendFun.com, introduced me on to the beer years ago. I also used to house pounder cans during my early twenties in Philadelphia. Want to know if you’re in a good hipster bar? Order a Narragansett. If they have it, you’re going to have a great evening. After a six pack of Narragansett, stuff gets weird. I once watched a couple have sex on the floor of Johnny Brenda’s in Northern Liberties (maybe Kensington?). This beer isn’t from Boston, but it’s from Rhode Island and consumed throughout New England like water. Narragansett is perfect for any party. It’s relatively affordable, relatively available and anyone that likes a true American lager will appreciate this beer. I’ll take a Narragansett over a Miller, Budweiser or Coors any day of the week.

Reformation’s website suggests paring Jude with fried chicken, smoked BBQ ribs, sharp cheese and lyrics about life’s complications and mysteries. I’m in. I’m so in. When I cracked this bad boy open, it was slightly on the bitter side, but not to overwhelming. It was managable. The further along I got through the can, the flavors mellowed and became very pleasant. Very, very easy to drink for a 9.5+ ABV, which could get dangerous. Did I mention Reformation comes out of the ATL?

Coming straight out of Athens, Georgia — not far from Atlanta — is Terrapin’s Watermelon Gose. I’m generally not huge on fruit beer. But, the Watermelon Gose is really good. The watermelon flavor isn’t overpowering. There’s a balance of salty brine flavors that contrast nicely with the fruit. I also think there was a hint of lemon in there as well. I could be mistaken, I’m no Brad Beneski. It’s very light and no overly carbonated, making it easy to throw back a few of them.

The obvious choice, right? The Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl. Why not serve up Boston’s favorite beer? Sam Adams is a classic, every day beer. It’s acceptable in a fancy hotel bar and perfectly at home in the worst of dive bars. The lager has an amber-red hue, plenty of carbonation and sweet malts with just a hint of a fruity finish.