[3] Chad Carlson of Today's Country Magazine referred to the track as a "a summer anthem that is worthy of unprecedented airplay and fandom," adding that the duo "[explores] new realms of the country genre while incorporating those trademark elements that fans have always loved about them over the years".

[4] Nanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media stated that the song had a "catchy chorus" and "upbeat tempo".

[2] Hank Rivers of Harmony Hay stated that the track "is much more than a song about having a beer", opining that it is "a testament to the resilience found in friendship, the healing power of a listening ear, and the freedom that comes from a moment of reprieve, encapsulated in the act of sharing a beer and a good time".

[5] The Reklaws appeared on Citytv's Breakfast Television to perform "One Beer Away" live shortly after the song's release.

[6] The official visualizer for "One Beer Away" was directed by Austin Chaffe and premiered on YouTube on June 28, 2024.