Cool beers for a hot summer
Sun King is bringing the chill this summer with refreshing seasonal beers, award-winning classics, and fun new taproom cocktails. From the variety-packed Pool Party 12-Pack to limited releases like Pachanga Sunrise and Pineapple Whip, there’s a perfect pour waiting for every kind of summer moment.
Stay refreshed with Sun King’s summer-ready sips
There’s nothing like an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day, and Sun King has just the lineup to keep you cool, whether you're lounging poolside, firing up the grill, or kicking back in one of our taprooms. From citrusy wheat beers to tart summer sippers (and even a few cocktails worth bragging about), we’ve got your summer thirst covered.
Dive Into the Pool Party Pack
Meet your new go-to for beach days, backyard hangouts and spontaneous weekend escapes: the Pool Party Pack. The Sun King Summer Vibes 12-pack is a flavor cannonball of our newest warm-weather releases, including:
Deck Diver Cucumber Kölsch – crisp, cool and cucumber-fresh
Summer Glow Wheat Ale – smooth, mellow and sunshine-friendly
Cooler Companion American Lager – light, classic and effortlessly crushable
Cabana Breeze Tart Ale with Strawberry & Kiwi – juicy, bright and slightly sour
It’s variety built for summer fun and it’s only here for the season.
Glowing with Summer Flavor
Summer Glow is your new summer anthem in beer form. It’s so good, we pulled it as a standalone from the Summer Vibes pack. This American wheat beer has a lightly sweet character balanced by zesty citrus notes from Centennial and Cascade hops. It’s the kind of easygoing brew that pairs perfectly with sunsets, bonfires and good friends.
Sunlight: The Cream Ale Classic
Our flagship Sunlight Cream Ale is a year-round favorite, but it shines especially bright in summer. With smooth malt complexity and a crisp, clean finish, it’s won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals around the globe. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new sipper, Sunlight always delivers.
Looking for all the flavor without the ABV? Sunlight Non-Alcoholic Cream Ale brings the same award-winning character, minus the alcohol, so you can soak in the moment without missing a beat.
Limited Releases Worth the Hype and Sure to Cool You Off
If you’re chasing bold flavors and small-batch brilliance, don’t miss these limited releases while they last:
Pachanga Sunrise
Brewed to celebrate our 16th Anniversary, Pachanga Sunrise takes our award-winning Mexican-Style Lager and layers it with bright pomegranate and juicy orange character. It’s crisp, citrusy and ultra-refreshing. It’s like summer in a can with a celebratory twist.Pineapple Whip
Released just last week, Pineapple Whip is smooth, creamy and bursting with tropical pineapple flavor. This sunshine-sweet brew is basically vacation in a pint. I wouldn’t sleep on this one. It’s generating buzz and it’ll be gone before you know it.
Cool Cocktails, Taproom Style
Our taproom mixologists have been busy crafting new summer cocktails that hit just right when the temperature rises. Here are a few stars of the season:
MONKEY MARG-TINI
Cimmarron Blanco Tequila, Licor 43, banana, agave simple syrup, a touch of dairy and a fun toy monkey. It’s tropical, quirky and part of our limited-time Summeritas menu.RHUBARB RUNNER
18th Street Barrel-Aged Rum and Cane Run Rum join forces with rhubarb simple syrup, lime and pomegranate juice, fresh ginger, and a rhubarb stalk garnish. Bold, tangy and totally crushable.BASIL-GIN COCKTAIL
Sun King American Gin meets pineapple juice, fresh basil, house-made peppercorn syrup, and tonic for a garden-fresh take on summer sipping. Spicy, herbaceous and delightfully refreshing.
Wherever summer takes you, let Sun King be your chill companion. Find our beers in stores across Indiana and visit our taprooms to try these new cocktails before they’re gone.
Drink fresh. Drink local. Stay cool.
Celebrate the 4th with Pineapple Whip
Launching today: Pineapple Whip, the newest release in our King’s Reserve barrel-aged beer series. Pineapple Whip is a Belgian-style Tripel aged in Jamaican rum barrels with pineapple, coconut, vanilla and lime. Inspired by a famous soft serve, Pineapple Whip is smooth, creamy and packed with sunny flavor.
Happy 4th of July! Whether you're celebrating with fireworks, cookouts or just kicking back with friends and family, we’ve got the perfect beer to add a tropical twist to your holiday:
Launching today: Pineapple Whip, the newest release in our King’s Reserve barrel-aged beer series.
🍍 Pineapple Whip
Belgian-style Tripel aged in Jamaican rum barrels with pineapple, coconut, vanilla, and lime
Inspired by a certain famous soft serve from a very large theme park in Florida, Pineapple Whip is smooth, creamy and packed with sunny flavor. We took a Belgian-style Tripel and gave it time to soak up the complex character of Jamaican rum barrels, then added a swirl of pineapple, coconut, vanilla and lime. The result? A vacation in a glass. It’s boozy, bright and unforgettable. Definitely a drink to help you savor the flavor of summer.
What’s King’s Reserve?
Some of you are very familiar with King’s Reserve while others may not be. So here’s a short and brief refresher. King’s Reserve is our most exclusive series of small-batch, barrel-aged beers. Every KR release has spent time aging in oak, pulling in rich, bold flavors that make each beer one-of-a-kind. They’re brewed for those who want something rare, refined and full of character.
Coming Soon: Cherry Busey Returns
Later this month, Cherry Busey is back! Our Flanders-style red ale aged in red wine barrels with tart cherries is funky, fruity and a fan favorite you won’t want to miss. So stay tuned for release date details.
Hope you have a happy and safe Independence Day!