Avery Joe's Pils Hoppy American Pilsner

This canned nod to the classic German Pilsener style comes with distinct American influence, thanks to the abundance of hops used in the brew (though they are Noble German hops). It screams Pils from start to finish, from the pale yellow color to the malty, crackery nose and mouth, though with pleasantly forward citrus peel and grassy characteristics throughout. Light in body, the mouthfeel is crisp, with medium carbonation and a soft, pine-like flavor that unfolds on the dry, clean finish. The throwback label (which a black-and-white image of a '20s-era, fedora-wearing gentleman) will also likely please most guys at your gathering. Lauren Buzzeo