Hamm's Premium 6Pk

Hamm's Premium 6Pk is a classic American adjunct lager packaged as a six-pack of 12 oz cans at 4.7% ABV. Originally brewed in Saint Paul, Minnesota since 1865, the brand carries one of the longest brewing legacies in American beer history, recognized by its iconic tagline "From the land of sky blue waters."

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.7%  |  Origin: Golden, Colorado, USA  |  Style: American Adjunct Lager  |  Brewery: Molson Coors North America

Production & Heritage

Theodore Hamm founded the Hamm's brewery in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1865, making it one of the oldest continuously produced beer brands in the United States. The recipe relies on malted barley, corn syrup (maltose), hops, yeast, and water, brewed using traditional cold fermentation at lower temperatures — a process that contributes to its characteristically clean, crisp profile. Now produced by Molson Coors at facilities including Golden, Colorado and Irwindale, California, the core recipe has remained largely unchanged, preserving the straightforward, no-frills character that built the brand's Midwestern following over more than 150 years.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Faint toasted malt leads, followed by subtle grassy and fruity hop highlights. A gentle sweetness of corn rounds out a restrained, approachable nose.

Taste: The entry is light and effervescent with sweet corn and bread-grain malt notes arriving first. Mid-palate stays supremely dry and light-bodied, with mild hop bitterness providing just enough contrast to the malt sweetness. Minimal bitterness keeps the palate clean and easy throughout.

Finish: Quick, crisp, and highly refreshing with very little lingering flavor. The dry close and brisk carbonation reset the palate almost immediately, making it exceptionally sessionable.

How to Drink Hamm's Premium

Serve ice-cold, straight from the can or poured into a chilled pint glass. Hamm's is built for uncomplicated drinking and works best at near-freezing temperatures where its clean, dry character shines. For a simple Shandy, combine with lemonade — the light body blends seamlessly without clashing. In a Michelada, the mild malt and low bitterness pair naturally with lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. A Beer-a-Rita using Hamm's as the base lets the lager's neutral grain profile act as a blank canvas for citrus and salt.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and casual summer gatherings
• Watching sporting events with a reliable, sessionable lager on hand
• Budget-conscious shoppers seeking a quality everyday American beer
• Nostalgic drinkers who appreciate heritage Midwestern brewing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hamm's Premium taste like? Hamm's Premium is a light, crisp American lager with subtle sweet corn and bread-grain malt flavors, mild hop bitterness, and a clean, dry finish. It drinks easy and refreshing with brisk carbonation and minimal aftertaste.

How does Hamm's Premium compare to Pabst Blue Ribbon? Both are classic American adjunct lagers at similar price points and ABVs (Hamm's at 4.7%, PBR at 4.8%), and the two are frequently compared in the budget lager category. Hamm's tends to lean slightly sweeter with more pronounced corn notes, while PBR is often described as having a touch more hop bitterness and a slightly fuller body.

Is Hamm's Premium good for casual drinking? Hamm's Premium is purpose-built for casual, high-volume drinking — its 4.7% ABV, clean grain profile, and dry finish make it one of the most sessionable American lagers available.

Where is Hamm's Premium made? Hamm's Premium is currently brewed by Molson Coors North America, primarily at their facility in Golden, Colorado, with additional production at the Irwindale, California plant. The brand was originally founded in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1865.

What foods pair well with Hamm's Premium? Grilled burgers and hot dogs match the lager's light malt sweetness without overpowering it. Fried chicken benefits from the beer's carbonation cutting through the richness. Salted pretzels and peanuts complement the subtle corn-grain backbone. Tacos and nachos with mild salsa work well, as the clean finish refreshes between bites. Pizza — particularly classic pepperoni — is a natural pairing for this straightforward American lager.

What sizes does Hamm's Premium come in? Hamm's Premium is widely available in 12 oz cans sold in 6-packs, 12-packs, 15-packs, 24-packs, and 30-packs, as well as individual tall-boy 16 oz cans.

Is Hamm's Premium worth the price? Hamm's Premium positions firmly in the value tier of American lagers, consistently priced below most mainstream domestic brands. For the money, it delivers a clean, well-carbonated beer with a recipe unchanged for over a century — widely regarded as one of the best values in budget beer.

Why Hamm's Premium?

Few American beers can claim an unbroken heritage stretching back to 1865 while still sitting at the most accessible end of the price spectrum. The cold-fermented recipe — malted barley, corn, hops, yeast, and water — has remained essentially the same for over 150 years, producing a lager that prioritizes drinkability above all else. With over 80,000 ratings on Untappd and enduring loyalty across the Midwest and beyond, Hamm's has outlasted countless competitors by doing one thing consistently: delivering a clean, honest, no-nonsense American beer. In a category crowded with brands chasing trends, Hamm's simply stays the course.