Virtually any kind of beer makes good beer can chicken. I used Guinness for this recipe, which is a stout beer with rich caramel notes. IPAs and ales are also great options. Guinness is a dark beer, but you could also use a light beer if you prefer the taste. The best beer to use is the one you like the taste of, so go with your favorite. You can also use root beer, ginger ale or apple juice if you’re not a fan of beer.