FFB BEER RANKINGS: SPRING 2026

The best beers of that Stew and James drank during the first episodes of the new season of Fantasy Footbeer.

BEER REVIEW

James Kemp, Michael Stewart

6/15/20261 min read

DR. STEW'S TOP FIVE

  1. Sturdy Shelter Brewing - Batavia, IL - Riverview Kolsch - Kolsch

  2. Sun King Brewery - Indianapolis, IN - Wee Mac - Scottish-Style Ale

  3. Sturdy Shelter Brewing - Batavia, IL - Mary Todd Lager - Franconian Style Rotbier Red Lager

  4. Sturdy Shelter Brewing - Batavia, IL - Third Anniversary BBA - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout

  5. Sturdy Shelter Brewing - Batavia, IL - Rowdies - American Pale Ale

Fantasy Footbeer are an elite two-man podcasting team that dedicate their time to drinking beers and talking ball. This new recurring section of FantasyFootbeer.com is for the first of those two things, giving some shine to the brews and brewers that make the show go. These were our favorite beers that we reviewed on the podcast during the Spring session of this year's Fantasy Footbeer Podcast.

Disclaimer: Neither of us are professional beer judges, brewers, tasters, sniffers, or anything in any kind of official capacity. We just like beer. Don't make it a whole thing.

JAMES' TOP FIVE

  1. Moontown Brewing Company - Whitestown, IN - Skool House Bock - Maibock

  2. Black Horizon Brewing Company - Willowbrook, IL - Midnight Fist Fight - New England IPA

  3. Solemn Oath Brewery - Naperville, IL - Cold Black Night - Black Kolsch

  4. 3 Floyds Brewing - Munster, IN - Floyds Deluxe - American Lager

  5. BuckleDown Brewing - Lyons, IL - Cactus Pants - Mexican-Style Lager

Are you a fan of these beers as well? Do you think our taste sucks? Do you have some beers that you think will crack our summer lists? Send them our way on instagram, or shoot us an email at fantasyfoobeer@gmail.com.