Sure, when most people think of October there is one holiday in mind—Halloween. But that spooky day really focuses exclusively on candy and treats for kids. For grown ups, what about a holiday focused solely on beer? Does one of those exist in October? Of course it does! 

Every Oct. 27th we celebrate National American Beer Day, an homage to beer made exclusively in the United States. 

Do we love a Guinness from Ireland? Absolutely. 

Are we fans of an original Oktoberfest Bier from Paulaner in Munich, Germany? Definitely. 

Would we die for a chance to try a bottle of Westvleteren ("Westie") 12 from The Brouwerij De Sint-Sixtusabdij in Vleteren, Belgium? Heck yes. 

But today we're celebrating beers made within these fifty states. And there are so many! 

From iconic ones that have defined craft beer in America from the early days to the countless modern releases we find on Instagram every day. 

With now over 9,000 breweries in the country, according to the Brewers Association, we are spoiled with a cornucopia of American-made beers to drink. 

So the only question becomes: What beer should I drink right now? 
Regardless of what you choose, drinking any beer produced in the U.S. will earn you the "American Beer Day" badge from Oct. 26th, 2022, to Oct. 28th, 2022.

Our Suggestions for the Best Beers to Drink on American Beer Day

To get you kickstarted on earning the "American Beer Day" badge, here are a few lists of some of the highest-rated beers on Untappd. 

1. 12 Best American IPAs of 2021

2. The 20 Best Imperial/Double New England-style / Hazy IPAs of 2022

3. The 15 Best American Pale Ales of 2022

4. The 10 Best Coffee and Double/Imperial Coffee Stouts of 2022

5. The 15 Best Double/Imperial IPAs of 2022

6. 17 Best Pilsners of 2022

7. 10 Best Imperial / Double Stouts of 2022

8. The 20 Best Hazy / New England-Style IPAs of 2022

To earn this badge: From Oct. 26th, 2022, to Oct. 28th, 2022, check-in any beer produced in the U.S. to earn the "American Beer Day" badge.