Beer Review - Wachusett Summer

As far as summer beers go, to me the standard is Sam Adams Summer. The offering from the Wachusett Brewery in Westminster, MA is nearly as good.

Wachusett Summer is a full-bodied wheat ale with a wisp of lemon flavor. I would recommend a lemon slice in the glass or bottle, for that particular flavor is more faint than in Sam Adams. Either way, it is quite refreshing, and goes well with sunshine and friends.

Grade 4 stars (out of 5).

Beer Review - Pistil Spring Ale

Another offering from the Magic Hat Spring Sampler, the Pistil Spring Ale is a let-down.

Pistil contains dandelion leaves, but it pours like a Single Chair (see previous review), and tastes like a watered-down #9 (a beer which I have loved for years). It's not bad, but it's not "seek-out" - worthy, either. I will probably drink the remaining two bottles after finishing the three bottles of #9 the next time I spend a day down at the lake.

Grade 2½ stars (out of 5).