Happy Spring!
I Shall Drink in Your Honor
So, it’s official. Spring is here. The daylight is an hour longer, the snow is melted and even if there is another snowstorm, it will melt in a few days anyway. It’s not just the smell of winter turning into puddles or the angle from which the sun hits our face that makes us feel the change of season, it’s something slightly more powerful. It’s something we look forward to each time the temperature routinely rises or falls. For us in New England, it’s the seasonal change of Samuel Adams. Once you realize Sam’s Summer Ale has reached the taps, you know it’s time for the beach and barbeques, day drinking and basking in the sun. It’s wonderful.
But I’ve discovered something greater than Sam’s Summer. To me. In my opinion. I’m not the first to discover this, I know. But it’s worth sharing with you. Blue Moon is a wonderful varietal. I’m sure most of you know this too. And The Moon is dipping its toe in the world of seasonal beers. The first I had in the fall, Harvest Moon. It was crisp. Nutmeggy. But the recent Spring Ale, Rising Moon, is something else altogether. It’s description captures it all.
“Celebrate the end of winter with Blue Moon Spring Ale. This smooth, balanced ale is brewed with three varieties of specialty malts and an infusion of fresh Kieffer lime leaves and lime peel to bring out the freshness of spring.”
Nothing says, “Get out of your house,” like a good brew and the long awaited warmth of sun. So, like any good New England chickie, I will put away my winter clothes and break out my dancing sandals! Soak it in, people. Spring is here!
Tags: Addicted to Addiction, Ale, Spring
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March 9th, 2009 at 7:49 AM
queencrone says:Stock up now! St. Patricks Day is just around the corner!
Corned beef and cabbage makes me thirsty. :-)
March 9th, 2009 at 8:05 AM
AdmittedlyAddicted says:I don’t think we even had winter down here. Too many 80 degree days in December - it kinda ruins the whole “winter” theme.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:23 AM
cooter jean says:EARLY COCTAILS!!!!!!
March 9th, 2009 at 8:28 AM
chelsea says:COCTAILS FOR queencrone say it isn’t so
March 9th, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Billy the Plumber says:You make it sound almost heavenly AA….get the spare bedroom ready….I’m coming for a stay…suddenly sharing a bottle of Heineken with JuJu seems suddenly stale… compared to the sweet smell of springtime & the taste of a good old english ale.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:59 AM
queencrone says:YEAY!!
Early Coctails are my FAVORITE kind!
Shaken, stirred and bottoms up!
:-)
March 9th, 2009 at 9:01 AM
chelsea says:bottoms up that could be a post here
March 9th, 2009 at 9:04 AM
queencrone says:chelsea! I missed you. :-)
March 9th, 2009 at 9:12 AM
chelsea says:an I you(I ask about you on facebook but to no avail)
March 9th, 2009 at 9:50 AM
SeaKat says:I like that this post was written by someone w/the initials “AA”. Heeee. :)
March 9th, 2009 at 10:10 AM
TheHobo says:Someday I will learn to appreciate beers and ales. Until then, I like my beer of the root variety and my alcohol hard…
March 9th, 2009 at 10:13 AM
rumour has it says:It snowed here last night and this morning. I was a half hour late for work. I really can’t wait for spring and cocktails on the patio.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Chronically Constipated says:Mmmmmm. Cock. Tails. Patio.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:44 AM
chelsea says:What’s a patio
March 9th, 2009 at 10:53 AM
queencrone says:The patio is where we keep the barbeque grill and the outdoor table and chairs.
It’s right next to the pool.
:-)
March 9th, 2009 at 1:30 PM
silent noodles says:Pfft I drank mimosas by the pool this weekend in 80 degree weather but I live in Florida where it is perpetually summer. Surprisingly I am actually jealous of you who get to experience seasons… so jealous that I am traveling to Canada for my spring break, to experience winter.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:31 PM
silent noodles says:Also, blue moon is wonderful mixed with a darker beer like Guinness. To me.In my opinion.
March 9th, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Bedbugs and Ballyhoo says:Yay chelsea! Where have you been?
March 10th, 2009 at 5:45 AM
chelsea says:hiding