Host The Ultimate 4th of July Cookout With These Grilling Essentials

You’re feeling American this year and hosting a 4th of July cookout to kick the summer off, and watch fireworks light up the sky. Way to go! But hold on a second, is your BBQ setup ready to host this epic cookout you have imagined in your head? Below, we have you covered with all the essentials you’ll need, including a seasonal brew to sip while you’re grilling the perfect burger.

Before you know it, people will be referring to you as “grill master,” and you might even make the neighbors a little jealous too.

The Grill

Blackstone 2 Burner 28″ Gas Griddle, $199

Perfect for crowds big or small, you’ll be amazed at just how much you can fit on this griddle! But the real takeaway here is the rear grease management system for no-mess cooking and easy cleanup when you’re done.

The Precision Cooker

Anova Precision Cooker, $129/$159

If you’re looking for restaurant quality results, and perfect edge to edge doneness EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. The Anova Precision Cooker will take your BBQ skills to new levels.

The Brew

Kickstand Pontoon Pale Ale

Heading up north this weekend? Make sure to stop along the way and pick up some Pontoon Pale Ale! Use our Beer Locator, found on our website, to see where you can score our beer on both sides of the bridge! Have a safe, fun weekend! #kickit #beer #mibeer #craftbeer #memorialday #weekend #holiday #wheredoyoupontoon

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It’s tough to find a beer better suited for summer than this well balanced Michigan beer. No matter where you’re watching fireworks light up the sky this 4th of July, this drink will instantly transport you to Michigan summers floating on the lake.

The BBQ Sauce

Stubb’s Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce, $2.48

Don’t overthink this one. Grab a bottle of this seriously good BBQ sauce and enjoy. Comes in a variety of flavors, and is good on anything you throw on the grill.

Happy grilling, grill masters!

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