April 7th is National Beer Day: Come Celebrate at The Pointe

April 1, 2022 by Chris Bigelow

The refreshing taste of beer is one of the best ways to unwind and have a pleasant day out. It is perfectly suited for any occasion – brunch, happy hour, drinks with friends or an entertaining night out. The variety that beers bring means there is always a perfect blend to spark things up.

National Beer Day is celebrated in the US every year on April 7, marking the day that the Cullen–Harrison Act was enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. With this it redefined what an intoxicating beverage was during prohibition and allowed the sale of beer that contained up to 4.05% alcohol by volume. Upon signing the legislation, Roosevelt made his famous remark, “I think this would be a good time for a beer.”

From Lagers, Ales, Ciders to fruit beers – the choice is always a great one. The rise in craft beers has revived the beer culture and at Pointe Orlando, beer lovers have several great bars where they can enjoy a refreshing classic beer or discover a new favorite.

Here are a few of the best beers available around Pointe Orlando we recommend you enjoy on your next visit.

1. Miller High Life

ABV:4.5%

Launched in 1903 as the first beer of Miller Brewing Company, the Miller High Life has cemented its place in the heart of American beer lovers. Its refreshing crisp taste with a blend of malted barley and miller yeast always avails a satisfying experience. Known as “The Champagne of Beers”, Miller High Life is a light drinking that can be enjoyed during brunch or can make for a great drink during a night out. Enjoy it on your next visit at Marlow’s or The Pub.

2. Stella Artois

ABV:5.2%

This European Lager Beer with Belgian root is famed for its lovely flavor and unique taste. The Stella Artois boasts a rich history of over 600 years with the owner, Sébastien Artois purchasing an old brewery in the town of Leuven in 1717.

This elegant beer has come to be a favorite all over the world among lovers of great beer. Stella Artois is made from the finest of barley and fruity hops and can be enjoyed anytime at Cuba Libre, The Pub and others in Pointe Orlando.

3. Bell’s Two Hearted

ABV: 7%

Bell’s Two hearted is an American Indian Pale Ale-styled beer named after the Two Hearted Michigan river. Named as the American Homebrewers Association’s best beer of 2017, Bell’s Two Hearted is loved among beer lovers. It is made of 100% centenary hops from the Pacific Northwest, malt extracts, and Bell’s house yeast to give its fruity aroma.

Bell’s Two Hearted is a great drink for a happy hour or a night out at The Pub at Pointe Orlando.

4. Coors Light

ABV:4.2%

An American classic, Coors Light is a light beer made from Moravian barley, hop extracts, larger yeast, and corn syrup. It is always packaged cold to retain its refreshing taste and make it suitable for any occasion.

Whether during night out or a few drinks after work, found at most Pointe Orlando, a can of Coors Light is sure to deliver.

5. Yuengling

ABV:4.5%

Yuengling brewery is the oldest brewery in America. Located in the state of Pennsylvania as the home to one of America’s finest lagers. The brand is famous for surviving major setbacks during its 190 years history from boycotts to prohibition.

Yuengling offers a great taste of strong amber lager at a economical price without compromising the satisfying experience beer lovers want.

Yuengling can be enjoyed with a happy hour meal or a night out with friends at Cuba Libre or The Pub.

6. Funky Buddha

ABV:5.2%

This is a Florida-crafted German-style wheat beer. The hefeweizen yeast gives it its great and appealing aroma. It is richly flavored with Banana, Clove, and citrus to give an enriching taste. The Funky Buddha Ale is a must-try for any lover of home-crafted beer.

The golden color makes for a great sight to behold before savoring the flavors embedded in each glass of the Floridian. Try it out for yourself at Marlow’s Tavern.

7. Budweiser

ABV: 5%

The self-proclaimed, King of Beers, Budweiser is produced from the stables of Adolphus Busch and Eberhard Anheuser who together created the Anheuser-Busch Company. The brewery produced the first light-colored larger in an era dominated by dark beer. Also, hit during the prohibition era, Budweiser bounced back to become one of America’s best-selling beers.

You can spend your night out enjoying Budweiser, available at bars and pubs around Pointe Orlando. Sometimes the classics are just what you need for your night.

8. Dogfish 90 Minute

ABV: 9%

The 90 IPA beer is an amber-colored beer from Dogfish’s stable. Head, Sam Calagione calls the 90 IPA the first continually hopped beer produced by the brewery. Enriched with an exciting hop flavor with a malt backbone this beer makes for a great Ale.

The beer has a citrus flavor that adds to its aroma and great taste. The Dogfish 90 minutes is one of the best beers to be had with a meal making it great for brunch. The beer can be found at Marlow’s Tavern or The Pub at Pointe Orlando.

9. Sam Adams Seasonal Beers

ABV: varies

The Sam Adams Seasonal is a variety of beers made by Boston brewery. Considered one of the best beers in America, Sam Adams is highly esteemed among beer lovers. The beer gets its name from the great American patriot and member of the Boston Tea party, Sam Adams.

Handcrafted from hand-selected hops, the beers are enriched with various flavors to give beer-lovers the desired refreshing taste. Four seasonal beers are produced each year and they include the Cold Snap (January-March), Summer Ale (April-August), Octoberfest (August-October), and Winter Lager (November-January).

10. Crabbie’s Ginger Beer

ABV:4%

While not your typical beer, Crabbie’s Ginger Beer is loved for its feel of natural ginger spice at every sip. The golden color with carbonated bubbles gives it an elegant appearance with every gulp producing a refreshingly wonderful experience. This beer is a summer favorite and can be best had during brunch. This Ginger beer is also used for making amazing cocktails and is a popular night drink at The Pub.

Despite making its first appearance in the US in 2012, its popularity has soared due to its great quality.

11. Heineken

ABV:5%

Heineken’s rich history dates back to about 150 years ago when founder Gerard Adriaan Heineken acquired Haystack Brewery, Amsterdam. The young founder would go on to redefine brewing by producing the finest of Lager beers. Heineken is loved all over the world and it is famed as the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League.

A great bear made from a special strain of yeast for a malty backbone, hops, barley, and water. The fine craftsmanship has earned its reputation across the globe as a premium beer and can be enjoyed at bars around Pointe Orlando.

12. Truly

ABV:5%

Truly is a popular hard seltzer that launched in 2016. Since then, sales have taken a giant leap as the seltzer industry boomed over the past few years. Truly is produced by Boston brewery – Producers of Sam Adams – and one of the finest breweries in the nation.

The sparkling alcoholic drink makes for a refreshing relief on a hot afternoon and is available in Colima Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo, and Pomegranate flavors. They are a great alternative to a traditional beer.

13. Bud Light

ABV: 4.2%

From the stables of Budweiser, the Bud Light is a Premium American light larger made from a blend of finest hops, barley, rice, and water. The Light beer has a reduced alcohol volume of 4.2% competing with its fierce rival the Miller Lite as the most popular beer in America due to its lightness.

The Bud light beer is greatly crafted to enhance enjoyment through its rich crisp taste. It is estimated that about 256 million Bud Light cases are sold each year. This is a great drink to be had at any time—brunch or a night out.

14. Miller Lite

ABV: 4.2%

A combination of color, aroma, taste, and great flavor with its rich culture inviting friends to drink together, the Miller Lite is a high-quality American light beer. The drink is produced by Molson Coor of Illinois and is finely decorated as one of the best-selling beers in America. Its soaring came when it ran an ad in 1973 promoting low-calorie, Low-alcohol beer.

The Millers Lite is best shared with friends around the Pubs and Bars of Pointe Orlando.

15. Corona

ABV:4.6%

Corona is a popular American-styled Mexican beer made from the finest of ingredients. The quality and greatness of the beer have made it a list topper among beers in the US dominating the list of imports. Corona is produced by constellation brands – makers of the Funky Buddha.

The fine lager is usually served with a lime wedge and comes in four different types: Extra, Light, Premier, and Familiar.

This beer is a great choice for brunch or Happy hour and is best enjoyed on a nice hot day.

Conclusion

A good beer is always a great way to relax and share beautiful moments with loved ones. The bars found at Pointe Orlando help provide some have the best beers available for a refreshing brunch, Happy hour, or a night out. This showcases just a few of our recommendations available but the selections are always being updated as new selections are made available. We welcome you to come down an spend National Beer Day at Pointe Orlando and try them for yourselves.

Here are a few of the best beers available around Pointe Orlando we recommend you enjoy on your next visit.