Few things go better with sunshine than a summertime beer, something brewers have long been taking advantage of (not that we're complaining). Each year, New York City's small craft breweries mark the summer solstice with lovely wheats and bright ales, light-bodied draughts that are designed to refresh—and, generally, they're lower in alcohol, too, so you can still find Central Park's Bethesda Fountain after a pint. Here, we showcase warm-weather offerings from five local breweries (and one wild card). Good thing the days are longer, 'cause you'll want the extra hours to track down and enjoy each of these special suds.

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