The best all-American beers to drink this July Fourth weekend

Brewed in Oregon by Deschutes Brewery, Obsidian Stout boasts medium malt sweetness with a degree of caramel, chocolate, and roasted coffee flavor. Roasted barley and roasted malt aromas are prominent, and the citrus and resin in the hop character make it a distinctly American choice. ABV: 6.4%

Brewed by Bear Republic Brewing Company in Northern California, Red Rocket Ale gets its amber color from the American-variety hops used to produce it. Characterized by a medium hop bitterness, flavor, and medium aroma, it also has a medium maltiness. This middle-of-the-road beer is sure to please this Fourth of July. ABV: 6.8%

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company's Pale Ale pays homage to America through its "traditional" style: The local hops used produce floral, fruity, citrus-like, piney and resinous characteristics. It features medium levels of bitterness, maltiness, and body strength — making it an easy favorite for a wide variety of drinkers. ABV: 5.6%

This beer's name alone evokes quintessential American images. Produced in New Hampshire by Smuttynose Brewing Company, this brown ale showcases roasted malt caramel and chocolate flavors of medium intensity. It has a low to medium hop flavor and aroma, medium hop bitterness, and medium body. ABV: 6.7%

Yuengling Traditional Lager is an American-style premium lager brewed by D.G. Yuengling and Son out of Pennsylvania. Keeping with the traits of a premium lager, it features low malt sweetness, is medium-bodied, and contains a low percentage of adjuncts. It's significantly less bitter than other beers made in this way, though, so it's the perfect beverage for those who aren't fans of the bitter aftertaste of other brews. ABV: 4.4%

Northern California's Summer Solstice beer by Anderson Valley Brewing Company also conjures up the Fourth of July spirit with its name. It's mild, pale, and light-bodied, with low hop bitterness and flavor. Brewed using a warm fermentation and cold lagering in the cream-ale style, it's crisp and refreshing. ABV: 5.7%  

This pale ale also originates in California, from Stone Brewing Co. near San Diego. It's characterized by intense hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma, as well as a high alcohol content that is evident in its taste. The hop is fresh and lively, giving the beer full body qualities, fruity esters, and a high maltiness. ABV: 8.9% 

Somersault Ale from New Belgium Brewing in Colorado is another traditional American beer in terms of its style and flavors. Fruity and floral with citrus elements, this pale ale also has a medium body, aroma, and maltiness. ABV: 5.2%

This Little Sumpin' Sumpin' from Lagunitas Brewing Company also joins the ranks of our pale ales. Its characteristics fit in among the fruity and floral flavors, medium body, and maltiness that are typical of this brewing style. With a higher alcohol content than some of the others, it offers a more bitter taste. ABV: 7.5%

Hailing from San Francisco, Anchor California Lager is produced by Anchor Brewing Company in the style of an American premium lager. It has low malt and sweetness, low hop aroma and flavor, and some light fruit hints. Its all-around mildness and low alcohol content make it a great choice for a laid-back Independence Day get-together. ABV: 4.9%