First Round Selections: Tailgate Beers for Every NFL Fan

Use this tailgate beer cheat sheet to please every fan in the huddle

Story by Lance Hanlin 

Fall weekends in the Lowcountry feel like an NFL Sunday Ticket commercial come to life. A Panthers fan opens the door, and in strolls a crew decked out in jerseys from every corner of the league. That’s life around here. Most folks moved from somewhere else and brought their team loyalties with them. On Sunday mornings, the beer aisle at the grocery store turns into the Pro Bowl, with fans from every division wheeling carts full of chips, wings and team colors. It’s a mashup of transplanted fandoms, but everyone is here for the same thing: good food, good company and a shot at Sunday bragging rights. When every team is in the mix, picking the right beer for the tailgate becomes a crucial call. Use this frothy playbook to stock the fridge and cooler for every fanbase.