The birds are chirping, the days are growing longer, and our NCAA basketball bracket is officially busted. That can mean only one thing: spring is officially here. Looking for that perfect beer to shake off winter’s chill and prepare you for the dog days of summer? Check out these recommendations from San Francisco Bay Area locals.
If those aren’t your style, the Hapa’s crew put together a few of our spring favorites.
Midnight Sun Brewing Co. – XXX Black Double IPA
Call this style what you want, but Midnight Sun does it right. A perfect balance of dark roasted malt and fresh hop bitterness straddle the best of winter and summer complementing the transition from cold nights to hot days.
Ballast Point Brewing – Pale Ale
Fresh, aromatic, and crisp just like an April morning. What else could you ask for in a spring beer?
Ninkasi Brewing Co – Spring Reign
The Portland, OR brewery kicks out this seasonal every year between March and June. Light in color but sporting a solid malt backbone, this sessionable beer will make your spring cleaning a lot more fun.