Citrus Reboot IPA
Oro Brewing Company,
IPAs traditionally do not have a seasonality; one can enjoy an IPA equally in the heat of the summer or during the coldest days of winter. The reason we chose this particular IPA as a great spring option was due to the robust tangerine forward citrus aromas and flavors. The citrus masks the 5.9 percent ABV. Oro Brewing is a taproom only but they have a working agreement with the sandwich shop next door, which benefits both companies — and the consumer. Since Oro does not package their beers, you need to visit their taproom at 210 West Main Street, Mesa, to enjoy this one.
Alt Amber
Huss Brewing Company of
Pedal Haus Light Lager
Pedal Haus Brewing Company,
Are you looking for the perfect beer for an extended session of consumption? Checking in at only 104 calories and just over 3 percent ABV, this newly crafted lager is refreshing. Unquestionably a light beer, it still retains a pleasant, easy-drinking flavor profile showcased by the bread-like malts used. Staying true to its "craft" nature, the Pedal Haus Light Lager does not use any adjunct ingredients, such as corn or rice, to cut costs or lighten the beer. The Pedal Haus Light Lager is composed of malted barley, hops, reverse osmosis water, minerals, and lager yeast, and is gluten-reduced with the lowest detectable levels of gluten. It's nice to see local breweries taking the time to produce lagers, as they typically take more time to produce than a typical ale, and require precision and astute attention to detail. The Pedal Haus Light Lager is a perfect refresher for patio drinking on a warm spring day. Check out Pedal Haus at 730 South Mill Avenue in Tempe.
Tangelo Gose
5.6% ABV, 2 IBU
McFate Brewing Company, Scottsdale
4.5% ABV; 23 IBU
Though Hatch Chile Gatos is a year-round offering at McFate Brewing Company in Scottsdale, it's most appropriate to add it to the list of great beers to enjoy in spring. Cream ales are easy-drinking, very refreshing, low-alcohol beers typically consumed in quantity during warmer weather. The style itself is meant to represent an ale version of an American lager. Hatch Chile Gatos is a very interesting Southwestern take on a traditional cream ale. McFate's traditional cream ale, Oh My Gatos! Golden Ale, was brewed with the addition of roasted Hatch chiles, which provides pronounced chile pepper aroma and flavor with virtually no heat. The presence of the chiles contributes an additional level of clean, crisp, refreshing character over and above what the base beer already provides. Since Hatch chiles are typically sourced in and around Hatch, New Mexico, this key ingredient makes Hatch Chile Gatos a true beer of the Southwest. This beer can be enjoyed by light lager drinkers and craft connoisseurs alike. And the best place to enjoy this easy drinking cream ale is at either of McFate's two Scottsdale brewpub locations; McFate South, 1312 North Scottsdale Road, or McFate North, 7337 East Shea Boulevard.