Ten Beers to Sip in April Cover a Wide Range

From a fat cat to a collaboration, our April beer review highlights diverse suds from Connecticut to Ohio

Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:10am

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Our April beer review covers an array of different beers this month, from a quartet of brews from Connecticut's Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. to an intriguing collaboration between BJ's Brewhouse and Sapporo. We also sampled Pilsners from Denmark, a double dry-hopped IPA from Ohio's Third Eye Brewing, and more.

Why it matters

This monthly beer review provides readers with a comprehensive look at the diverse range of craft beer offerings available, highlighting both regional and national brands. It showcases the creativity and innovation happening in the beer industry, from unique flavor profiles to collaborative brews.

The details

The April beer review includes 10 different brews, covering a wide spectrum of styles. Highlights include the hazy, citrusy "Baby Kittens" IPA and the boozy "That's a Terrible Idea... What Time?" triple dry-hopped IPA from Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. in Connecticut. The review also features a pair of Pilsners from Denmark's Carlsberg, the balanced "Congress Street" IPA from Trillium Brewing, and the double dry-hopped "Nirvana or Bust" New England IPA from Ohio's Third Eye Brewing. Rounding out the list is the light, yeasty "Waterfall" Japanese-style rice lager, a collaboration between BJ's Brewhouse and Sapporo.

  • The April beer review was published on April 5, 2026.

The players

Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.

A brewery located in North Haven, Connecticut, known for producing a variety of craft beer styles including hazy IPAs, double IPAs, and white stouts.

Carlsberg

A Danish brewing company that produces a range of Pilsner-style lagers, including the "Danish-style Pilsner" and the higher-alcohol "Elephant Premium Pilsner."

Trillium Brewing Co.

A craft brewery based in Boston and Canton, Massachusetts, specializing in IPAs and other hop-forward styles.

Third Eye Brewing Co.

A brewery located in Hamilton, Ohio, that has won awards at the Great American Beer Festival for its double dry-hopped New England-style IPAs.

Sonder Brewing

A craft brewery based in Mason, Ohio, known for producing a range of beer styles including Kolsch.

BJ's Brewhouse

A restaurant and brewery chain with locations in Ohio, including Canton, Fairlawn, North Olmsted, Orange Village, and Mentor. They collaborated with Sapporo on the "Waterfall" Japanese-style rice lager.

Sapporo

A Japanese brewing company that collaborated with BJ's Brewhouse on the "Waterfall" rice lager.

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What they’re saying

“Typical quaffer, no off flavors. Snow-shoveling, soccer-watching, lawnmower beer. But we love the hyperbolic tagline on the can: 'Probably the best beer in the world.'”

— Marc Bona, Beer Reviewer

“Grapefruit and pine notes intertwine with a deep pleasing burn on the finish. Tastes big, but the alcohol is kept in check. Good one for DIPA fans.”

— Marc Bona, Beer Reviewer

What’s next

The April beer review provides readers with a comprehensive look at the diverse range of craft beer offerings available, highlighting both regional and national brands. As the weather warms up, readers can use this guide to explore new beers and discover their next favorite brew.

The takeaway

This month's beer review showcases the creativity and innovation happening in the craft beer industry, with a wide range of styles, flavors, and collaborations. From hazy IPAs to Japanese-style rice lagers, there's something for every beer lover to enjoy.