5 Spring Craft Beers You Need To Chase Down

Yesterday was the vernal equinox, the official start of spring, and you need just the right beers to kick things off.

So here are 5 exciting spring seasonals that more than fit that bill.

 

Dominion Cherry Blossom Lager

The mid-Atlantic’s legendary Cherry Blossom Festival marks spring’s arrival in Washington, DC. And even though this year’s blossoms may have been damaged by a last minute snow – Dominion Brewing’s cherry-infused celebratory lager is ready to go.

Blushingly pink, bight and overwhelmingly effervescent, Dominion’s Cherry Blossom Lager is conditioned on a medley of sour red and dark sweet cherry purée, for a fruit-forward refreshment that straddles the line between a Lager and Kriek.

Einbecker Mai-Ur-Bock

 Any list of spring seasonals needs to probably start with an authentic Maibock and if you want the “inside skinny” on its many variations you can check out WHAT THE HELL IS A MAIBOCK?

The cliff notes on a Maibock is that it’s kind of a Helles Lager that’s turned up to 11, but lighter in color and with more of a hop presence. Germany’s Einbecker Mai-Ur-Bock is a perfect example of this classic spring offering – it’s also a great beer.

Dogfish Head Aprihop

Another sure sign of spring on the East Coast is the return of one of Dogfish Head’s most popular seasonals – an award-winning beer that they’ve been brewing since 2004.

Massively hopped in a continual process, then complemented with fresh apricot juice, Dogfish Head Aprihop is a 7% ABV American Pale Ale that some have called “spring in a bottle.”

Summit Maibock

St Paul Minnesota-based Summit Brewing are masters of Europe brewing techniques and traditions and  popular early spring seasonal offers a distinctly  American take on the German Maibock style.

Brewed with a unique strain Moravian barley and aggressively pumped on Czech Saaz hops Summit Maibock combines a subtle toasted sweetness with its spice and pepper profile.

Deschutes Red Chair NWPA

Call it a hoppy red ale or a mellowed-out  IPA, no matter how one sees it, it’s one of the most flavorful seasonals that Deschutes Brewing has ever crafted/

Citrusy and intensely aromatic, Deschutes 6.2% ABV Red Chair NWPA is one of the most well-rounded, hop-forward American Pale Ales that you’ll find anywhere at this time of year

Once limited to the Pacific Northwest, NWPA is now widely available, but only at this time of year.

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