Get your pen and pencil out. Here's a few sure bets for you beer folk.

I've tried these in the last few weeks and really enjoyed them. They are all different, so what you pick depends on your mood.

Fuller ESB: English Ale with notes of caramel and toffee. Great finish. I'm not a dark beer fan but I was hooked after the first few sips. Drink out of a glass for the best flavor.

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy: Another beer from the Wisconsin brewery. I've blogged about some of their other offerings recently, but since then this has appeared on the market. This very lemony beer would taste best on one of those hot July days. You could definitely knock back more than you should without much effort.

Sam Adams White Ale: I haven't seen this on the shelves as of late. It looks as if it is getting replaced by their Summer Ale, but if you can find it, this is worth a try. I'm always looking for a good witbier and this one has strong notes of orange and coriander, just the way I like it. You just can't beat a good unfiltered wheat ale.