Best kegs for watching sport

Beer and sports are one of life's simple pleasures. For some, pouring a cold one for the game is ritualistic, others a treat and for the excitable types, a way of warming up. Some will use an early kick off as an excuse to start drinking beer, and who are we to judge!?

Almost nothing beats the pub. We understand you might want to pop to your local to watch the game, we love it too. However, there is a special place in our hearts for home drinking. With all the games coming up, there is more reason than ever to pour pub worthy pints from your own home bar. There will be some nail bitingly tense moments taking place and we imagine you'll be glued to the TV. And with The SUB, you can have the real pub experience without having to leave the sofa! 

We understand that your "usual" is your usual for a reason but as creatures of habit we can go on auto pilot and pick things just because they are familiar. There are so many SUB Kegs on offer we wanted to make sure you know exactly what's out there. And what better way to get the insight scoop than our very own untapped resource of beer loving sports fans. We asked six Beerwulf employees what they love to load their SUB with when sitting down to watch a game.

This is just some inspo, feel free to explore our whole range. And remember, when you buy 8x SUB Kegs your whole order will be delivered for FREE!

# 1  Lagunitas IPA

Quentin: I just love the combination of hops and citrus aromas you get from this beer. I have so many great memories of watching games at the Lagunitas taproom here in Amsterdam, so I was overjoyed to find it available for the SUB. It's 6.2% alcohol, so you're guaranteed to have a merry evening whatever the result of the game.

# 2  Gandolf IPA

Jamie: If you were to open up my SUB at home, you'd usually find an IPA, most commonly Gandolf IPA. It's super drinkable, packs big hoppy notes of tropical fruits on top of a sweet malty body. At 7.9%, this is one to enjoy by the half, but I'll quite happily enjoy a couple over a full game, and if things go to plan for my team then I'll usually treat myself to another.

# 3 Edelweiss Hefetrüb

Anais: For me, the best beer to drink during any match would be a good, easy drinking Weizen. Nothing beats a golden, cloudy German Wheat Beer. I don't usually go for anything overly complicated or too high in ABV. I don't want any distractions from the game, just a fresh beer with a gentle aftertaste like Edelweiss Hefetrüb will do me just fine!

# 4  Gösser Radler

Nicole: If I had to choose one beer to watch sports, I’d go for the Gösser Radler! It has been one of my favourites for a long time and it’s from Austria, like me. I really like the refreshing taste, the lemon flavour and that it has a low ABV. It’s a true thirst quencher, it's great at a festival, with friends at home, at a BBQ and especially, watching sports. It’s always a good fit for me!

# 5 Bird of Prey

Gianni: With the upcoming championship and matches every weekend, Bird of Prey from Brouwerij Het Uiltje is a must-have on The SUB. Drink this and you’ll be transported to their microbrewery, in the heart of the picturesque city of Haarlem, near Amsterdam. In my opinion, it’s a great way to bring my love of craft home. This means I can get the real craft experience and cheer on my team without leaving my living room! The 5.8% ABV paired with the refreshing notes of citrus and tropical fruit make it the perfect beer to enjoy on match days, whilst still having a bit of a kick.

# 2 Desperados

Demirel: Desperados is my family's go to beer when we are watching football games. The tequila flavour is what really makes this beer good. It is also not as strong as a Tequila shot, so you get the added bonus of Tequila flavour without the high ABV. This a great for watching sports, it means you can have more than one! Not only is it refreshing but it also has aromas of lemon and lime, delicious!

# 8 Wild IPA

Darren: I like to take advantage of all the craft and specialist beers that we release in SUB Kegs but when watching football, I often want something a bit more sessionable. Fourpure Hemisphere and Brixton Low Voltage are regulars at home, but the new release of Wild IPA is really hitting the spot. Fermented with Wild's own 3 yeast blend makes this easy drinking but provides an interesting acidity that cuts through those in-game snacks. A dry low bitterness leaves you wanting more either to celebrate or commiserate...

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# 8 Brand UP

Thijs: I like variety, so there's something new in my SUB every weekend. For lagers I always go back to the Brand UP though. It's an Urtyp Pilsner, brewed in the tradition of the original Czech pilsners. There's a nice malty base, but I especially like the stronger hoppy bitterness that gives it a bit of a kick. The fresh finish and 5.5% ABV make it very drinkable, perfect for a relaxing afternoon on the couch!