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In a world full of pale lager beers, finding yours can be quite a feat. Between American industrial beers like Budweiser, Miller and Coors, there’s not a lot of room for distinction. Overseas, beers like Heineken, Becks, Amstel and Stella might be a slight upgrade– but these are often selected for appearance, more for the label than the flavor. Once you get outside of the fray of Big Brand Lagers, you start to find some enjoyable, exciting beers that you might miss otherwise. Of these, we suggest Birra Moretti, an Italian lager with a relaxed, fresh flavor and a friendly little bite. Like many other light, pale lagers, Birra Moretti is a smooth refreshing beer that is ideal for barbecues, well paired with many meals, light enough to last on late night rallies. You can find Birra Moretti at your local Whole Foods or beer/wine superstore. Instead of reaching for Bud, Heineken or Amstel, give Moretti a shot. You’ll thank us!

Buy: ~$8.00/six