I initially tried the Whitsun Ale from Arcadia on tap at Craft Ale House a few weeks ago and recently spotted a bottle of it, so I picked it up for review. Arcadia is located in Battle Creek, Michigan and has been around in the microbrewery scene since 1996. The Whitsun Ale is the first, and only, beer I’ve tried from Arcadia so far.
This review has been brewing for a while, no pun intended. I have had the Bell’s Oberon on tap, bought a 6 pack, waited three weeks…and now writing the review. During that time, I have “sampled” a few bottles and really started to formulate how I feel about the beer. I have also allowed others to have a go at tasting it, as it is always good to have other people’s opinions.
We are back with another, yet totally different, brew from the Boulder Beer Company, the Sweaty Betty Blonde. If the name isn’t enticing enough, the label and style sure are. Heading further into Spring, this Pale Wheat Ale is moderately low in its ABV at 5.9%, making it sessionable and refreshing.
Fulfilling our reader suggested beer to review, we have Circus Boy from the Magic Hat Brewing Company. Nick and I did the sampling together, so this review is composed of both our thoughts. Circus Boy is an American Pale Wheat Ale and comes in under the norm at 4.4% ABV.
Witbiers have always been a favorite style of mine; they are clean, refreshing and nothing is better on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, it is the beginning of March right now, but witbiers are still tasty no matter what the season. One of the best examples of a classic witbier made here in the states is Allagash White from Allagash Brewing Company.
