Spring is upon us, with all the weather unpredictability that defines the season. That poses a dilemma for beer drinkers, too. The heavier, stronger beers of winter are too much, but the light, refreshing summer ales don't have quite enough body for April's vernal cool. Bocks, which many breweries released last month, continue to be good choices -- and this year, the first day of spring was marked by Saison Day, a celebration of an ideal spring beer style. Not too light and not too heavy, saisons are slightly spicy and effervescent, and usually burst with flavor.
So lift a saison, and read on for the latest news from the craft beer world:
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