A Completely Objective, Nonnegotiable List Of The Best Beers For Everyday Moments

The year 2020 was the year we all started thinking small (and we're not just talking about the living room/home office/personal gym we were all confined to). No, 2020 was the year we celebrated life's small wins, taking a step back to appreciate the little moments.

And to help commemorate these moments, we at mbg found ourselves consistently turning to an unexpected source—beer.

Beer is the Swiss Army knife of the beverage world, and—if you ask us—the perfect way to celebrate a variety of occasions. What else can cool you off on hot days, mellow you out after a long day, and serve as common ground between you and your Uncle Earl (we've all got one)? But its gift is also its curse—how do you know which beer is right for the moment?

You know the scene: You just finished up a grueling workout, and you're catching your breath while you try to prevent that bead of sweat on your nose from falling onto your new carpet. The only thing on your mind is "I need something in me...NOW." And in 2020, we found ourselves swapping our standard green juice for something a little tastier—the lager. It's clean, it's crisp, and if you ask us, it's one of the best ways to reward yourself. 

It's been a day. A day full of deadlines, endless push notifications, and conference calls that could have been emails. You deserve this. You've earned this. All you want to do is relax with something that will take your focus away from that strongly worded email about Q1 deliverables. On days like this, you're probably craving something familiar. Something unfussy. Something that leaves the drama at the office (even if the "office" is your living room). You need a pilsner.

Why the quotes? Because celebrations come in all shapes and sizes. So whether you finally got that big promotion, got approved on that gem of an apartment (it's got TWO walk-in closets!), or just finished organizing your sock drawer by color, length, and style—we say #BeersToThat. A momentous occasion like this calls for something vibrant, fun, and cheerful. A German-Style Hefeweizen is our go-to here (bonus points if you can drink it the traditional way out of a vase glass, because honestly that just kinda feels right).

Named for the patron saint of the "girls-night-in movie marathon," this beer is intended for just that. Some hallmarks of the Nancy Meyers Beer include:

●     Often shared with your best friend (even if it's over Zoom)

●     Often enjoyed while marveling at a protagonist's kitchen

●     Never, under any circumstances, consumed while wearing real pants

The beer that needs no occasion. It doesn't require a rationale. It doesn't discriminate, and it certainly doesn't judge. Sometimes the only reason for drinking a beer is because...you just want to drink a damn beer (trust us; you've earned it).