Sip & Puff: The Best Local Craft Beers for Every Month (Paired with RIA NV30K Flavors)

​Let’s be honest: beer lovers and vape fans aren’t living in separate universes anymore. If you appreciate the craft of a good local brew, there’s a high chance you also know the satisfaction of a smooth, flavorful vape.

This year, why not treat your senses to a full-spectrum experience?
We’ve created the ultimate month-by-month pairing guide, matching seasonal local craft beers with the bold flavors of the RIA NV30K — a disposable vape that’s anything but ordinary. With up to 30,000 puffs, dual mesh coils, and flavors that hit hard and clean, it’s the perfect companion for your favorite pint.

January
Beer: Imperial Coffee Stout (Local brewery suggestion: Stoutnik, Anchorage Brewing Co., AK)
Vape Pairing: Blueberry Punch
Why: The rich, roasted coffee stout with dark chocolate tones gets a vibrant kick from the juicy blueberry flavor. It’s like a breakfast smoothie meets midnight beer.

February
Beer: Chocolate Porter (Try: Black Butte Porter, Deschutes Brewery, OR)
Vape Pairing: Peach Gummy
Why: Sweet and silky porter notes meet candy-like peach for a romantic, indulgent flavor mashup — just in time for Valentine’s Day.

March
Beer: Irish Red Ale (Try: Conway’s Irish Ale, Great Lakes Brewing Co., OH)
Vape Pairing: Miami Mint
Why: Malty and smooth meets cool and crisp — the mint acts like a palate cleanser after every sip. Like a Guinness with a minty sidecar.

April
Beer: Farmhouse Saison (Try: Tank 7, Boulevard Brewing Co., MO)
Vape Pairing: Pineapple Lime
Why: Earthy and effervescent saison pairs perfectly with the tropical zing of pineapple and the sharp lift of lime. It’s citrus and funk in harmony.

May
Beer: Hazy IPA (Try: Cloud Candy, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., MA)
Vape Pairing: Fcuking Fab
Why: A bold, mysterious fruit vape with a cloudy, juicy IPA? Yes, please. The complexity of both makes for a pairing that keeps you guessing in the best way.

June
Beer: American Wheat Ale (Try: Oberon, Bell’s Brewery, MI)
Vape Pairing: Dualicious (Watermelon Honeydew)
Why: Light, fresh beer meets bright, cooling melon vibes — this is a lazy summer afternoon in flavor form.

July
Beer: Summer Ale (Try: Summer Ale, Samuel Adams, MA)
Vape Pairing: Blue Raz Ice
Why: A classic summer combo: citrusy ale with the sweet-tart burst of blue raspberry and a menthol chill. Drink it cold, vape it cooler.

August
Beer: Fruited Sour (Try: Passion Fruit Gose, Westbrook Brewing, SC)
Vape Pairing: Sour Strawberry Dragon
Why: Tart meets sour, with a tropical twist. Your mouth might actually do a backflip. A bold pairing for bold days.

September
Beer: Festbier / Märzen (Try: Oktoberfest, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., CA)
Vape Pairing: Watermelon B-Pop
Why: Malty, toasty lager meets candy-bright watermelon? Surprisingly balanced. It’s Oktoberfest with a candy carnival aftertaste.

October
Beer: Pumpkin Ale (Try: Pumking, Southern Tier, NY)
Vape Pairing: Crazy Berry
Why: Pumpkin spice and wild berry? It shouldn’t work — but it does. Like pumpkin pie topped with forest fruit compote.

November
Beer: Brown Ale (Try: Moose Drool, Big Sky Brewing, MT)
Vape Pairing: Watermelon Ice
Why: Nutty, rich brown ale with a refreshing watermelon exhale. Sweet meets savory in an unexpected fall contrast that just clicks.

December
Beer: Holiday Spiced Ale (Try: Great Lakes Christmas Ale, OH)
Vape Pairing: Pink Raz Lemonade
Why: Warm spices in the beer blend oddly well with the tart citrus bite of raspberry lemonade — like mulling wine with a citrus twist.

Bonus Tip: Boost Mode = Bigger Beer Moments
When you really want to match a bold beer (like a double IPA or imperial stout), flip the RIA NV30K into Boost Mode. You’ll get up to 15,000 powerful puffs at 35W output — perfect for cutting through the richness of complex craft brews.

Final Thoughts: Build Your Flavor Year
Great beers deserve great company — and sometimes that’s a vape with flavor just as bold. With the RIA NV30K’s premium design, long life, and next-level taste, you don’t need to choose between vaping and sipping. You can have both — intentionally, seasonally, and deliciously.