Hi all,

Some exciting news from DCB, we'll be hosting our first tasting May 30th at Bauer Wine and Spirits. Nick, the beer manager has been kind enough to allow us to use his store to let us share some great beers with you.

DCB's May Tasting will feature a Spring theme and include the following beers for your enjoyment:

Southampton Double White 7%abv

Appearance:Pours with about 1 1/2" of pillowy head, translucent hazy light straw
Smell: Smells like spring and that's why we like it; hints of fresh hay and orange zest (that's a good thing to us).

Taste: Very light and effervescent on the tongue with a mild but not overwhelming sweetness and hints of banana. This is slightly sweeter than your average Belgian Wit, but given that it’s a Double Wit that’s to be expected.

Special Note: Drink this cold, it doesn’t taste nearly as good if it warms up.

Why We Like It:

1. Very refreshing on a warm day

2. At $10 a 6 pack this is actually a bargain given its 7% alcohol

3. It’s a double wit in a 6 pack…enough said.

Dupont Organic Foret Saison 7.5%abv

Appearance: Pours with about 2” of bone white fluffy head, Opaque orange
Smell: Smells pleasantly earthy…with a hint of spice

Taste: Tastes crisp and a little spicy with a slightly funky aftertaste found in most of our favorite saisons.

For those not familiar with Saisons, they were historically brewed in Belgium during the spring for farm workers to quench their thirst. Because they were brewed before refrigeration this meant they were fermented at higher temperatures, causing a slight funk in the beer. Hell, if it was good enough to quench farm workers' thirst back in the day, it’s good enough to quench ours!

Why We Like It:

1. A very accessible classic saison

2. Crisp and refreshing; those farmers knew what they were talking about

3. A great beer if you want to impress or just share with some friends

Oskar Blue’s Dale’s Pale Ale 6.5%abv

Appearance: Pours a clear dark amber.
Smell: Lots of hops...mmmm hops

Taste: Make no mistake this is a hoppy pale ale. In fact if we’re being honest its really closer to an IPA. The hops are balanced by a nice bready malt undertone which makes this beer crisp and delicious.

Spring for us just isn’t right without a great pale ale, and what’s better than a great pale ale that’s also in a can. This beer just screams bbq and beach days.

1. It’s a great crisp pale ale the walks the fine line between pale ale and IPA. Oh, and it comes in a can.

2. This beer actually still tastes good if it warms up a little so bring this one to the beach. Cans are great on the beach too.

3. Did we mention it comes in a can?

New England Brewing Company Atlantic Amber 5%abv

Appearance: Pours dark amber with a reddish hue and an inch of off-white head.
Smell: Very mild, very slight hint of hops, light malt

Taste: Slightly sweet malt. Very easy drinking. Barely there hops to balance the sweet. This is just a very smooth, easy drinking beer. Grab a sixer for yourself, and then another to share with friends.

Why We Like It:

1. Simple easy drinking beer.

2. A nice departure from hoppier beers, but not bland like light beer.

3. Did we mention we like beer in cans?

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When: Wed May 30th 5-7pm

Where:
Bauer Wine & Spirits
330 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115

We hope to see you there!

Cheers!