When thinking of my hometown of Houston, TX, two things come to mind. How friggin' hot it gets and Saint Arnold beer. These guys not only run Texas' oldest craft brewery, but make some pretty darn good beer too! Take for instance, their newly released (June 2011) Weedwacker brew. This beer is brewed exactly like their Fancy Lawnmower Beer except instead of kölsch yeast, they use a Bavarian hefeweizen yeast. This big change brings on a big difference in flavors between the two. Saint Arnold describes its taste as a light and refreshing beer but with a spicy clove note and some banana esters that come from the different yeast.
Needless to say, this is my perfect beer for beating the heat. And thanks to it's overwhelming popularity (and the cases upon cases i've purchased) will be brewed year round. So, whether your working in the yard or sitting pool side (where glass is permitted of course; we're not criminals), Saint Arnold Weedwacker is a must enjoy.
Cheers!
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| Color: Blond Bitterness: 15 IBU ABV 4.9% |
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