Inspired by Jamaica's penchant for relaxation, and taking their name from the seam down a policeman's uniform, Red Stripe lager is a beer import that has managed to break into the mainstream.

Buoyed by successful marketing campaigns, this Caribbean lager has garnered a solid base of fans in the US and the UK while spreading a lifestyle of stopping to enjoy the simple things, like an ice-cold beer and good conversation with your friends. We can respect that. (Heck, we based an entire podcast around it.)

We've covered a lot of niche, regional beers on "A Beer With Atlas", but in May we turn our attention to a solid selection of mainstream beers.

These are your constant beverage companions, ever-reliable, always thirst-quenching. They may not blow away your taste buds, but there's a respectable comfort in enjoying a beer you know.

Sit back and grab a cold one. Relax with us as we cover our mainstream beer picks.