The Best Beers to Drink This August at Nashville's Favorite Sports Bar

August in Middle Tennessee runs hot, and the sports calendar is finally waking back up. Preseason football is here, college ball is right around the corner, and the patios stay busy well past sunset.

When the afternoons feel like a sauna, the beer in your hand matters. That is why we refresh our picks every month, and for August we are pouring two of the most easy-drinking options on the board: Pacifico and Leinenkugel's.

Both were made for warm weather and long game days, and the right beer has a way of setting the mood for the whole visit. Here is what makes each one worth ordering this month, and why it belongs in your hand while you cheer on your team.

Pacifico

Pacifico has been brewed in Mazatlán, Mexico, since 1900, and it still tastes like the coast it came from. It is a pilsner-style lager, light and clean, with a crisp finish that never weighs you down. There is a reason surfers and beachgoers have loved it for generations. It is the kind of beer you can enjoy for a full afternoon without feeling full.

• Style: a light, crisp pilsner-style lager that goes down easy.

• Best paired with: a lime wedge and our Baja Fish Tacos or Bam Bam Tacos.

• Why it works in August: it refreshes without filling you up, so you can enjoy it all afternoon long.

That is what makes Pacifico a smart choice in August. When the Tennessee heat is at its worst, you want something that cools you off, and a cold Pacifico with a lime wedge does exactly that. It is an easy, crowd-pleasing pour for a day game or a happy hour after work.

Leinenkugel's

There is a lot to like about Leinenkugel's, and part of it is the story behind the name. The Leinenkugel family has been brewing in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, since 1867. As a family-owned business ourselves, we have always had a soft spot for folks who keep something good going for generations, and this beer carries that same kind of pride in every glass.

• Style: a wheat beer brightened with natural lemonade flavor, better known as the Summer Shandy.

• Best paired with: our wings, a flatbread, or a plate of crispy Brussels sprouts.

• Why it works in August: it is bright, thirst-quenching, and a seasonal treat you can only enjoy for so long.

In the warmer months, the Summer Shandy is the Leinenkugel's people ask for by name. Its sweet, citrusy snap is light and thirst-quenching, and it cuts right through the heat of our wings or a flatbread. Grab one on the patio while you can, because summer favorites like this do not stick around forever.

Cold Beer, 55 TVs, and the Best Seat in the House

Great beer is even better with a game on the screen and good people around you. Every Jonathan's Grille has 55 TVs, so no matter the sport, league, or team, you will not miss a single play. August is the perfect time to claim your spot before football season takes over every weekend.

Do not forget our Daily Happy Hour, either. With 2-for-1 beers, you can enjoy both of this month's picks without thinking twice, and our $8 appetizers give you plenty of reasons to stick around for another round. It is one more way we try to make every day feel a little bit like Friday.

With 12 locations across Tennessee and Alabama, there is a Jonathan's Grille close to you, from Franklin and Brentwood to Chattanooga, Gallatin, and beyond.

Come find your seat, order a cold Pacifico or a Summer Shandy, and enjoy the last stretch of summer the right way. Watching the game at home instead? You can order online and bring your favorites with you.