By Clem McAuliffe
SUMMER BEER BUSTERS
Palate-Pleasing Refreshment
Mister Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide away for so long, so long. Thank you, ELO, for putting to music my spring sentiment. When the sun finally peeked through, I danced like Baby Groot. The long time New England phrase, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, wait a minute,” didn’t sound so corny any more. Especially after unpacking from a short day-trip and realized I had used sunblock, bug spray, a raincoat, hat and gloves, long pants and short pants, boots, sandals, t-shirt, and a hoodie. The only thing I didn’t use was my bat utility belt. Must have been a slow crime day. Well anyway, spring has come and gone, leaving me thirsty for some summer sessions, like the Lemon Blueberry Pale Ale from Woodstock Brewing in Lincoln, NH. This light pale ale has an essence of lemon with the presence of blueberry and at 4% ABV, you’ll be able to sustain your summer sun dress elegance. Keeping with the times, Woodstock is releasing Lost Time, a hazy, Galaxy- and Comet-hopped New
England Pale Ale. Orbiting at 6% ABV with only 40 IBUs, I’m sure this outer-worldly brew will replace Tang on future missions into space. Do I see a Space Force sponsorship in the works? Lastly, unlike Pauly Shore, the Raspberry Weasel Wheat will be coming out of retirement after five years. But just like Pauly, you won’t be able to resist this light summer blonde that teases you with pecks of raspberry lip gloss. With their new brewery up and running, Hobbs has their summer blockbusters all lined up to be put in the can. Lake Life Pale Ale (5.9%) is back and better than ever. Thanks to a favorable hopping of Citra and Simcoe, and layered on a smooth, slightly malty base, Lake Life delivers notes of citrus, candied orange, and a touch of pine. Staying with the classic six-pack of 12-ounce cans, the beer may evolve but the can remains the same. Salinity Now! Raspberry is also back for a limited time. Salinity Now! is their Gose series with rotating fruit. Randy uses puréed raspberries in this sour, salty wheat ale to produce a tart and refreshing beer for the warmer months. Only one batch will be canned, so make sure to catch it when you can.
