Random Summer Beer #1 (found in cooler)

So we had an idea for a last minute 4th of July weekend BBQ. Apparently none of my friends had plans, because about 25 people showed up. The plan? BYOB + side dishes and we'll provide the main course as well as fresh Orange Crushes. The results, a good night with friends and a cooler full of 10 different types of summer beers. The benefit for Nic? Summer beer taste-off for the blog!



Spaten Franziskaner Weissbier
Hefe-Weissbier
Munich, Germany
$1.99/bottle, $39/20-pack

Appearance: Cloudy with amber hue
Aroma: Yeasty sweetness dominates with light herbal hints
Flavor: Mild & mellow, yeasty, touch of sweetness and citrus notes. No bitter bite.
Mouthfeel: Light body. Fine carbonation/no discernable bubbles. Texture is a little too "Miller High Life champagney". Wouldn't reach for this as a thirst quencher because of the carbonation and yeastiness. Would be a good food beer.
Overall: An easy pick when paired against domestics. Not as much personality as locally produced Hefeweizens.

- Brian (first guest post!)

We interrupt this wine blog...

Have to apologize for being MIA again! My goal of a post/week has been difficult with extremely busy work load, vacation, visiting family, wedding planning and all things summer. Even my photos still haven't been downloaded from my camera so you know it's nuts around here.

Good news! The boy will be out of town for a few days so I am hoping and planning on getting caught up on posts.