Lagers reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 216 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Lagers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/beer, r/rva, r/AskUK, r/Maine, r/atlbeer. Top-rated brands include Pilsner Urquell (4.8/5), Halfway Crooks (4.9/5), Jack's Abby (4.5/5).
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Reviews216
Subreddits18
Posts26
Brands85
Products44
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#1
Pilsner Urquell
4.8
(10)
"I’ll go with one lager, one bitter, one stout and one IPA: Pilsner Urquell"
"Urqell Pilsner"
"Pilsner Urquell"
"Try a Czech Pils like Urquell"
"Pilsner Urquell is the name of the brewery."
"Pilsner Urquell"
"Pilsner Urquell - Grolsch, to my memory... Urquell is a Czech Pils, perhaps the original pilsner... and has a beautiful, honeyed malt character that I just love."
"Pilsner Urquell is great and basically defines the category"
"Headrow House does Pilsner Urquell that comes from 4 giant tanks."
"I'm not really a lager fan but I don't mind a Czech-style Pilsner. Should be able to find Pilsner Urquell."
#2
Halfway Crooks
4.9
(9)
"Halfway crooks is the best lagers and pils in the entire southeast."
"Halfway Crooks and it’s not even close"
"100000010% Halfway Crooks."
"Halfway Crooks in Atlanta."
"Halfway Crooks + Innervoice in Decatur (they usually have 4-5 lagers on draft)"
"Halfway Crooks are great"
"Halfway Crooks, you can just close the thread now. IMO, the best brewery in Atlanta and that’s their specialty."
"Halfway Crooks"
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Halfway Crooks"
#3
Jack's Abby
4.5
(8)
"Jack's Abby in Framingham MA almost exclusively works with lagers. Their House Lager are solid and frequent buys for me."
"Anything from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers."
"Jack's Abby makes the best lagers available in distro."
"I'm a pretty big fan of Jack's Abby"
"Plenty of good craft lagers out there, Schilling up in NH and Jacks Abby in MA are two of the better lager based brewerys"
"If you can't find von trapp, you'll almost certainly be able to find Jack's Abby."
"Try to find Jack's Abbey house lager, should be in most decent grocery stores"
"I like Jack's Abby and the Lawsons Pils you mentioned."
#4
Bingo
4.1
(8)
"As are the Bingo lager"
"Second Bingo for lagers."
"Bingo Lager"
"Bingo"
"Big fan of bingo lager."
"Bingo lager slaps."
"Any of Bingo's lagers are my next go-to"
"If that’s not available I try to get Bingo’s. Bingo also has a decent Pilsner."
#5
Schilling
4.3
(6)
"Schilling makes the best lagers in the country at the moment, IMO."
"New England has several breweries making these styles really well: Schilling"
"Plenty of good craft lagers out there, Schilling up in NH and Jacks Abby in MA are two of the better lager based brewerys"
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Schilling"
"Schilling, an outstanding NH brewery, does an American lager."
"Look for schilling and Jack's Abby, they both have a good lager near you that gets distro"
#6
Yuengling
4.2
(6)
"YUENGLING OKTOBERFEST TO SO FUCKING DELICIOUS IM NOT KIDDING YOU NEED TO TRY IT."
"Yuengling seems to be everywhere here on the plains now that Anheuser-Busch took over distribution."
"The best lager you’re likely to find is probably Yeungling."
"Maybe look for someplace with a good Yuengling pour?"
"Yuengling but ONLY from a glass bottle"
"I’d give the Oktoberfest a shot."
#7
Great Lakes
4.8
(5)
"Second the Elliot Ness. Very good beer."
"Dortmunder Gold is the bees knees"
"Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold is good and should be readily available."
"Or perhaps an American version like Great Lakes Dortmunder gold."
"Great Lakes Eliot Ness."
#8
Five Lamps
4.4
(5)
"Five Lamps is the best by a country mile."
"Five Lamps is my favourite"
"Five Lamps for me."
"Five Lamps is also nice."
"I like Five Lamps and Hop House."
#9
Budweiser Budvar
4.2
(5)
"Ooooh, Budvar is lovely, that's a good deal"
"Box has Budvar IIRC."
"Aldi have been selling 5L Budvar kegs for about £12 recently"
"I also like Budweiser Budvar"
"Not local but you can find Czechvar in bottles. It’s like Budweiser but it doesn’t have the shitty aftertaste of American Bud"
#10
Hardywood
4.2
(5)
"My go to beer in general these days is Hardywood Lager."
"Hardywood Lager"
"Hardywood Lager"
"Hardywood"
"Hardywood has a good lager and pils"
#11
Green Bench
5.0
(4)
"Green bench has the best Pilsner, lager and pale ale in the city. Full stop."
"Green bench is the move if you’re into crisp lagers had a Pilsner there last time and the outdoor setup is solid."
"Both breweries do a variety of very clean and on-style lagers, especially when it comes to European styles."
"For lagers and easy to drink beers, it’s green bench all day long"
#12
Triple Crossing
4.8
(4)
"Triple Crossing"
"Ayyyyu yes triple crossing!!!"
"Triple Crossing hands down makes the best craft lagers in town."
"Triple Crossing is also busting out some crisp/clean lagers all the time"
#13
Benchtop
4.8
(4)
"Benchtop is a fantastic lager experience."
"Benchtop actually does the best lagers"
"Benchtop recently and was really surprised at how good it was."
"Benchtop in Manchester does a nice job alsom"
#14
Abita
4.5
(4)
"Definitely Abita Amber"
"Abita Amber is far better than the two mentioned by OP, both before and since the recipe changes."
"Abita Amber or Edmund's Oast Country Lager may be what you're looking for, among the other suggestions."
"Regional but can find them across the country usually: Abita"
#15
Von Trapp
4.5
(4)
"Von Trapp Vienna is excellent, as is Olde Mecklenberg Munzler's, sadly a seasonal though."
"Von Trapp from VT who makes excellent stuff."
"If you go to the east coast, especially the north east, you should be able to easily find von trapp."
"Von Trapp makes a pretty good Vienna and they should be available in NYC since it’s a Vermont Brewery."
#16
Augustiner
4.3
(4)
"Try a German Helles like Augustiner"
"Augustiner Helles"
"Augustiner Helles"
"Booths (northern posh supermarket) stock loads of Helles including Augustiner but it's pretty expensive."
#17
Tabol
4.0
(4)
"Tabol has a surprising number of (good) lagers/pilsners"
"Tabol makes great lagers and pilsners."
"Tabol is the best answer for plain old lager."
"Tabol and Benchtop get my vote for this category"
#18
Brooklyn
4.0
(4)
"Brooklyn pilsner is decent"
"Brooklyn Lager is similar to Sam Adams. Really tasty"
"Love a Brooklyn lager"
"If you like Yuengling try Brooklyn Lager."
#19
Bohemian
5.0
(3)
"Bohemian for good German style lagers ales and pilsners."
"From the east coast, huge fan of Bohemian."
"Bohemian won a medal for one of their lagers at Mountain Brewers Festival in Idaho back in June."
#20
Grand Central Brewing
5.0
(3)
"Both breweries do a variety of very clean and on-style lagers, especially when it comes to European styles."
"Grand central beers are so clean and well done."
"Grand Central Brewhouse and Green Bench are by far your best options for lagers."
#21
Sacred Profane
5.0
(3)
"If you want the easiest drinking, most crushable lager, Sacred Profane has you covered."
"Sacred and Prophane is delicious"
"Sacred profane pale lager"
#22
Harrington's
4.7
(3)
"Honestly Mac's Hop Rocker and Harrington's are just my go to now. Can't beat em."
"There are so many good Pilsners, which are a pale lager, in NZ. Harringtons, Tuatara, Macs, Montieths."
"Parrotdog, Epic, Harrington's, Tuatara and Emerson's are also very good."
#23
Human Robot
4.7
(3)
"Depending on where you're at the next time you come over, look for Human Robot out of Philly. Excellent lagers."
"Human robot up in fishtown neighborhood is a fantastic vibe and has great Czech lagers."
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Human Robot"
#24
Round Trip
4.3
(3)
"+1 for Round Trip. The head brewer, Craig, studied at the Siebel Institute and I think spent time in Munich while studying."
"For lagers and pilsners I'd have to go for Round Trip, it's a German inspired brewery."
"Round Trip and Arches are my 2 favorites for lagers and pilsners."
#25
Notch
4.3
(3)
"The best lagers are under the craft/micro umbrella, like Notch."
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Notch"
"New England has several breweries making these styles really well: Notch"
#26
Parrotdog
4.3
(3)
"Lager - Parrotdog, probably the best I’ve had."
"Parrotdog are a good drinkable bunch"
"Parrotdog, Epic, Harrington's, Tuatara and Emerson's are also very good."
#27
Suarez
4.0
(3)
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Suarez"
"Lukr pour of Suarez Family at Torst."
"I would recommend taking a ride up to Suarez and loading up."
#28
Bunker Brewing Machine
4.0
(3)
"Bunker Brewing Machine pilsner would be my pick."
"So many choices but I say Bunker Machine"
"Bunker Machine"
#29
Genesee
4.0
(3)
"Genesee (go for the Cream Ale though)"
"Genesee Cream Ale, not technically a lager but it drinks like one."
"Genessee Honey Brown- very delicious and absurdly cheap localish lager"
#30
Baxter
4.0
(3)
"The Baxter lager is popular at my bar that has a mostly domestic beer preference"
"Baxter brewing Einstein beer. I sweet it’s what bud light should taste like. It’s everything Budweiser wishes it was."
"Those baxters are a solid crowd pleaser"
#31
Shiner
3.7
(3)
"Check out Shiner, Yuengling, and Abita ..."
"Shiner Bock"
"Regional but can find them across the country usually: Shiner"
#32
Templin Family Brewing
5.0
(2)
"Templin Family (Tf) Brewing makes some fantastic lagers."
"Templin Family is pretty much without question the best when it comes to traditional lagers!"
#33
Warped Wing
5.0
(2)
"I also love Warped Wing's Trotwood."
"If you like something lighter than that, you really can't go wrong with Trotwood by Warped Wing."
#34
Richbrau
5.0
(2)
"Richbrau Lager changed my mind. One of the best i've had, easy drinker with a great taste."
"Richbrau Lager. Won best Lager in VA last year craft brew cup"
#35
Bench Life
5.0
(2)
"Bench Life is great! They’re just different styles (standard American macro-style lager vs classic American pilsner)"
"I personally think bench life is the best lager GB puts out."
#36
Fretboard
5.0
(2)
"Fretboard's Vlad for Pilsner."
"Vlad by Fretboard is a very good pilner."
#37
Paulaner
4.5
(2)
"Yeah, big big fan of Paulaner"
"If you're a fan of Spaten, check Tesco who now stock Paulaner on a regular basis."
#38
Garage Project
4.5
(2)
"All the breweries do great lagers - others have mentioned some good ones already. Garage Project, Panhead and Behemoth are arguably the best brands."
"Garage Project:
https://garageproject.co.nz/products/hapi-daze
https://garageproject.co.nz/products/beer/
https://garageproject.co.nz/products/bliss/"
#39
Wild East
4.5
(2)
"The best NYC lager breweries are Wild East, Grimm, and Threes."
"New England has several breweries making these styles really well: Wild east"
#40
Tuatara
4.5
(2)
"There are so many good Pilsners, which are a pale lager, in NZ. Harringtons, Tuatara, Macs, Montieths."
"Parrotdog, Epic, Harrington's, Tuatara and Emerson's are also very good."
#41
Faxe
4.5
(2)
"Lidl have a 1L can of Faxe. 3 quid and delightful imo"
"Oh I remember faxe back in the 90s lovely lager and great value in a 1L can."
#42
Mast Landing
4.0
(2)
"Mast landing champ is closest to Budweiser as far as American light lagers go"
"Mast Landing Champ works."
#43
Birra Moretti
4.0
(2)
"Birra Morretti is the nicest lager that’s served in most pubs IMO."
"I also like Bierre Morretti"
#44
Alfa
4.0
(2)
"It’s the Greek Alfa I’m referring to. ... I still think it’s a very good, easy drinking lager"
"Alfa"
#45
Hop House
4.0
(2)
"Hop House and Five Lamps would be my choices."
"Hop house is great"
#46
Warsteiner
4.0
(2)
"I like warsteiner"
"Warsteiner from Majestic wine, £13 x 12 330ml bottles."
#47
Good Word
4.0
(2)
"Good Word, however it’s 25 miles northeast of the city."
"If you happen to be in the Northeast suburbs, Good Word is excellent too."
#48
Modelo
4.0
(2)
"Next is probably Modelo Negra (though it’s not American)."
"Modelo Negra and Von Trapp should both be available in your area. Of course, there's also Sam Adams Boston Lager."
#49
Alaskan
4.0
(2)
"Alaskan amber"
"Alaskan Amber is a good replacement for OG Fat Tire"
#50
Fox Farm
4.0
(2)
"Fox Farm, OEC, and Counterweight. All 3 are very consistent and high quality."
"Fox Farm and East Rock are my suggestions."
#51
Utica Club
4.0
(2)
"Utica Club really impressed me."
"Utica Club"
#52
Rhinegeist
4.0
(2)
"If you're looking for a light American lager like Bud Light then I'd recommend Rhinegeist's Cheetah."
"Cheetah is a great hopper Pilsner and my go to “light” beer."
#53
Deschutes
4.0
(2)
"Reminds me of the Deschutes Kernza Lager"
"Deschutes Kernza"
#54
Väsen
4.0
(2)
"Usually Vasen and Benchtop have the most variety of lagers and pils."
"Vasen has some good ones that I've tried recently"
#55
Narragansett
3.5
(2)
"Narragansett is probably the best cheap lager and it's employee owned"
"Regional but can find them across the country usually: Narragansett"
#56
Great Lakes Brewing Company
5.0
(1)
"Strongly recommend Elliot Ness from Great Lakes Brewing Company"
#57
Stiegl
5.0
(1)
"Against The Grain in Yeadon does Steigl Goldbrau permanently (which is excellent)."
#58
Vocation
5.0
(1)
"Best home made lagers I get are the ones from Vocation (Hebden Lager, Yakima Pilsner and Pure Pilsner)."
#59
Spaten
5.0
(1)
"Spaten helles is my favourite out of those."
#60
Bauhaus
5.0
(1)
"Nah Helles by Bauhaus is crazy good. I just tried one last night and it tasted like a real lager."
#61
Batson River
5.0
(1)
"Batson River Hook and Lager is phenomenal"
#62
Untitled Art
5.0
(1)
"Untitled Art- Italian Pilsner. One of the best N.A. beers I’ve had"
#63
Harlan
5.0
(1)
"Harlan Japanese Rice lager is also fire."
#64
Utopia
5.0
(1)
"Best home made lagers I get are the ones from Utopia's Lager."
#65
Bissell Brothers
5.0
(1)
"Bissell Brothers Lime lager, Dangol, is so refreshing this time of year. I prefer it over Bunker Hacienda."
#66
Keller
5.0
(1)
"Keller Pils is consistently great"
#67
Cycle Brewing
5.0
(1)
"Cycle Brewing's "Presta" is the best pilsner I've had at any of the local places."
#68
Four Provinces
5.0
(1)
"Four Provinces make a banger - used to be The Poddle lager, now called True Blue."
#69
Hill Farmstead
4.0
(1)
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Hill Farmstead"
#70
Barrique
4.0
(1)
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Barrique"
#71
Bierstadt
4.0
(1)
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Bierstadt"
#72
Lost & Grounded
4.0
(1)
"Donzoko and Lost & Grounded make the best lagers in the UK."
#73
Jever
4.0
(1)
"Jever"
#74
Kirkstall
4.0
(1)
"Kirkstall 3 Swords"
#75
Odell
4.0
(1)
"90 Shilling from Odell in the closest but they don’t distribute to FL."
#76
Galway Bay
4.0
(1)
"Galway Bay do some great lagers"
#77
Gulfport Brewing
4.0
(1)
"Also check out Gulfport Brewing."
#78
Saranac
4.0
(1)
"Saranac's Adirondack Lager"
#79
Brooklyn Lager
4.0
(1)
"You'll probably be able to find Brooklyn lager."
#80
Dos Equis
4.0
(1)
"Redhook ESB, Dos Equis Amber"
#81
Templin Family
4.0
(1)
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Templin Family"
#82
Donzoko
4.0
(1)
"Donzoko and Lost & Grounded make the best lagers in the UK."
#83
Cerebral
4.0
(1)
"Breweries with the best Lagers/Pilsners in the US, in my opinion: Cerebral"
#84
Bell's
4.0
(1)
"Bell's Amber Ale or Alaskan Amber in place of Fat Tire"
#85
Samuel Adams
3.0
(1)
"Regional but can find them across the country usually: some Sam Adams"
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