25 Best New Hampshire Beers to Drink in 2026

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Alexandr established Schilling’s reputation for serious Czech-inspired lager, with crisp malt, rounded bitterness, herbal hops and a clean finish. At 5.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with wood-fired pizza, roast chicken or a soft pretzel; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Finestkind IPA remains one of New Hampshire’s defining old-school IPAs, with grapefruit, pine, firm bitterness and a dry malt finish. At 6.9%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with cheeseburgers, buffalo wings or sharp cheddar; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Stoneface IPA anchors the Seacoast brewery’s year-round lineup, with bright citrus, clean malt, pine and assertive hops. At 7.2%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with grilled sausages, pepperoni pizza or fish tacos; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Full Clip shows Stoneface’s softer, modern New England hop profile, with juicy peach, pineapple, citrus and a soft body. At 6.5%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with hot chicken, coconut curry or creamy cheese; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Great North IPA brings a classic West Coast IPA structure to Manchester, with citrus, pine, aromatic hops and a clear bitter finish. At 7.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with barbecue, tacos al pastor or aged cheddar; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Combover proves Schilling’s lager expertise does not limit its ale range, with citrus, strawberry, spruce and Galaxy-hop intensity. At 7.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with lamb burgers, spicy noodles or smoked Gouda; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Palmovka 12° uses Czech ingredients and decoction for deep lager character, with baked bread, rounded bitterness and a silky mouthfeel. At 5.5%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with schnitzel, roast pork or fried cheese; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Hazy DIPA pushes Smuttynose into the saturated modern double-IPA lane, with ripe tropical fruit, citrus, soft bitterness and warming strength. At 9.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with spicy barbecue, blue cheese or rich pizza; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Sunday Sauce pairs Italian pilsner technique with Seacoast drinkability, with crisp grain, floral hops, light herbs and a dry finish. At 5.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with margherita pizza, fried seafood or antipasti; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Electric Haze gives Great North a plush counterpart to its flagship IPA, with Citra and Mosaic fruit, soft haze and restrained bitterness. At 6.3%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with spicy ramen, fried chicken or goat cheese; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Erastus extends Schilling’s European focus beyond lager fermentation, with pepper, citrus, pear, noble hops and a dry finish. At 9.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with mussels, roast chicken or washed-rind cheese; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Jakobus demonstrates the precise balance of a classic German pils, with cracker malt, lemon, floral hops and crisp bitterness. At 5.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with bratwurst, potato pancakes or grilled trout; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Magic Beans adds coffee-driven depth to Smuttynose’s current packaged range, with roasted coffee, cocoa, dark malt and a smooth finish. At 6.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with chocolate cake, breakfast sausage or blue cheese; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Greatful North turns Great North’s hop identity into a bigger celebratory pour, with bold citrus, resin, ripe fruit and a smooth strong finish. At 9.1%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with smoked brisket, sharp cheddar or sticky ribs; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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G’Suffa! models the paler lager served during Munich festival season, with bready malt, light floral hops and a clear golden finish. At 5.8%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with pretzels, roast chicken or bratwurst; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Poppy’s Moonship reworks a traditional tart German ale with mixed berries, with blackberry, boysenberry, tart wheat and gentle salinity. At 4.8%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with goat cheese, grilled pork or berry desserts; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Trail Juice IPA builds a trail-ready IPA around bright tropical aroma, with tropical fruit, citrus, fresh hops and a lively finish. At 6.2%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with turkey sandwiches, fish tacos or spicy slaw; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Double Clip takes Full Clip’s hazy foundation into stronger territory, with overripe pineapple, citrus, dense hops and smooth strength. At 7.8%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with barbecue, pepper jack or loaded fries; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Schlaumeier brings Bavarian wheat-beer fermentation into the White Mountains, with banana, clove, wheat and lively carbonation. At 4.8%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with weisswurst, soft pretzels or roast chicken; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Tie Dyed offers hop aroma at a more relaxed pale-ale strength, with citrus, floral hops, light malt and an easy dry finish. At 5.4%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with fish and chips, turkey clubs or mild cheddar; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Lena 10° Nefiltrovaný uses landrace barley and Czech lager methods at session strength, with grassy Saaz hops, clean malt and smooth bitterness. At 4.3%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with fried chicken, grilled sausage or potato salad; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Raspberry Lime Rickey turns a New England soda-shop flavor into a tart beer, with raspberry, lime zest, bright acidity and a refreshing finish. At 5.2%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with fish tacos, chèvre or a berry shortcake; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Konstantin uses double decoction for a leaner take on amber festival lager, with biscuit, fresh bread, light caramel and a dry finish. At 5.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with roast pork, pretzels or smoked sausage; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Pompadour combines Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe in a lighter hazy framework, with citrus zest, stone fruit, berry and a soft body. At 5.5%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with grilled shrimp, tacos or creamy cheese; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.

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Betula connects local barley and birch bark to Schilling’s lager precision, with woodsy citrus, dry grain, Cascade hops and subtle birch. At 5.0%, it earns its place by showing a distinct part of New Hampshire’s brewing identity rather than merely filling a style slot.

Serve it fresh in a clean style-appropriate glass, beginning cool and allowing several minutes for the aroma to expand. Pair it with smoked trout, roasted vegetables or nutty cheese; those flavors give the beer’s malt, fermentation and finish a useful counterpoint.