The Best Beers for Crawfish Boils: Our Top Picks
A crawfish boil is a hot, spicy, hands-on feast, so you want a crisp cold lager by the crate to cool the cayenne and keep the party going. These four are the classic boil beers.
| Beer | Style | Our rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coors Banquet | American Lager | 3.8/5 | An all-day session |
| Corona Extra | Mexican Lager | 3.5/5 | A cold one with lime |
| Pacifico Clara | Mexican Pilsner-style Lager | 3.6/5 | Cutting through spice |
| Modelo Especial | Mexican Lager | 4.0/5 | Cooling the cajun heat |
A crawfish boil is a long, spicy, hands-on affair. You want a light, cold, cheap lager you can drink all afternoon.
The Best Beers for Crawfish Boils, Reviewed
Coors Banquet
The boil staple. Cold, crisp and easy, it cools the cayenne and you can drink it all afternoon. Read the full Coors Banquet review.
- Smooth and easy
- More body than the light lagers
- A dependable classic
- Still fairly plain
- Not for hop seekers
Corona Extra
Light and refreshing with a wedge of lime, a natural fit for a spicy outdoor spread. Read the full Corona Extra review.
- Light and refreshing
- Iconic with a lime wedge
- Easy crowd-pleaser
- Very light body
- Best ice cold and fresh
Pacifico Clara
Crisp and a touch more lively, perfect for washing down a spicy pile of crawfish. Read the full Pacifico Clara review.
- Light and refreshing
- Extra fizz cleans the palate
- A natural with seafood
- Mild on flavour
- Can read as watery
Modelo Especial
A clean, dependable Mexican lager that stands up to the seasoning without any fuss. Read the full Modelo Especial review.
- Crisp and clean
- Cuts through chilli heat
- Cheap and everywhere
- Light body
- Not for bold-flavour fans
The pot that does the whole boil
A crawfish boil needs a big pot and a lift-out basket so you can drain the whole lot in one go. This is the gear that makes it possible.
Crawfish Boils and Beer: FAQs
What beer goes with a crawfish boil?
A light, cold lager you can drink by the case. Coors Banquet is the session pick, and Corona Extra with a lime cools the cajun spice.
What beer suits other spicy seafood?
The same crisp lagers work across the board. See our beer with seafood guide.
Related pairings: beer with seafood, beer with tacos, beer for chili.
