5 Best Beers for Beginners in 2023

4. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Insider Monkey Score: 9

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale stands out as an iconic choice for beer beginners, bridging the gap between simplicity and flavor. It’s approachable at 5.6% ABV, citrusy, and well balanced, with a light-medium body. 

Sierra Nevada was founded in 1980 by Ken Grossman in Chico, California. Still 100% family-owned and operated, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is among the Largest Craft Breweries in America, and boasts an annual revenue of over $320 million, turning its owner into a beer billionaire.