I tried 5 spring beers, and the best had a refreshing citrusy flavor that was infinitely enjoyable

Max KalnitzMar 17, 2021, 20:04 IST

The five spring beers I tried for my taste test.Max Kalnitz/Insider

I tried five spring beers to see which one was perfect to drink as we transition out of winter.
I looked for a beer that was refreshing and featured a flavor that excited me for warmer weather.
Harpoon's The Long Thaw won me over with its refreshing tartness from orange peel and coriander.

My least favorite beer out of the five I tried was the Guayabera Citra Pale Ale from Cigar City Brewing. It was also tied for the second most expensive beer.

The Guayabera Citra Pale Ale from Cigar City Brewing. Max Kalnitz/Insider

At 5.5%, the Guayabera Citra Pale Ale had the second lowest ABV of the beers I tried.

The Guayabera Citra Pale Ale from Cigar City Brewing. Max Kalnitz/Insider

In my opinion, the Guayabera Citra Pale Ale was refreshing but lacked flavor.

The Guayabera Citra Pale Ale from Cigar City Brewing. Max Kalnitz/Insider

In fourth place: Sierra Nevada Brewing's Wanderland Nectarine Ale, which was tied for the cheapest beer I bought.

Sierra Nevada Brewing's Wanderland Nectarine Ale. Max Kalnitz/Insider

The Wanderland had the second highest ABV at 7.5%

Sierra Nevada Brewing's Wanderland Nectarine Ale. Max Kalnitz/Insider

The Wanderland smells and tastes delicious, but I don't think I could drink more than one.

Sierra Nevada Brewing's Wanderland Nectarine Ale. Max Kalnitz/Insider

Boulevard Brewing Company's Chill Vibes Sour Ale with Cucumber was tied for the second most expensive beer I bought.

Boulevard Brewing Company's Chill Vibes Sour Ale with Cucumber. Max Kalnitz/Insider

Boulevard's Chill Vibes had the lowest ABV at 4.2%.

Boulevard Brewing Company's Chill Vibes Sour Ale with Cucumber. Max Kalnitz/Insider

The Sour Ale with Cucumber is going to become a summer staple for me but still isn't my first choice when picking a beer.

Boulevard Brewing Company's Chill Vibes Sour Ale with Cucumber. Max Kalnitz/Insider

The Sip of Sunshine IPA from Lawson's Finest Liquids was by far the most expensive of the beers I purchased.

The Sip of Sunshine IPA from Lawson's Finest Liquids. Max Kalnitz/Insider

Sip of Sunshine also took the crown for the highest ABV at 8%.

The Sip of Sunshine IPA from Lawson's Finest Liquids. Max Kalnitz/Insider

The name doesn't lie: As I was drinking this I genuinely got excited for warmer weather.

The Sip of Sunshine IPA from Lawson's Finest Liquids. Max Kalnitz/Insider

My favorite beer was Harpoon's The Long Thaw Hazy IPA with Orange Peel and Coriander, which was tied for the second cheapest beet I bought.

Harpoon's The Long Thaw Hazy IPA with Orange Peel and Coriander. Max Kalnitz/Insider

The Long thaw had the third highest ABV at 6.2%.

Harpoon's The Long Thaw Hazy IPA with Orange Peel and Coriander. Max Kalnitz/Insider

The beer has a subtle hint of spice and a slightly bitter finish that I found infinitely enjoyable.

Harpoon's The Long Thaw Hazy IPA with Orange Peel and Coriander. Max Kalnitz/Insider

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I tried 5 spring beers, and the best had a refreshing citrusy flavor that was infinitely enjoyable

My least favorite beer out of the five I tried was the Guayabera Citra Pale Ale from Cigar City Brewing. It was also tied for the second most expensive beer.

At 5.5%, the Guayabera Citra Pale Ale had the second lowest ABV of the beers I tried.

In my opinion, the Guayabera Citra Pale Ale was refreshing but lacked flavor.

In fourth place: Sierra Nevada Brewing's Wanderland Nectarine Ale, which was tied for the cheapest beer I bought.

The Wanderland had the second highest ABV at 7.5%

The Wanderland smells and tastes delicious, but I don't think I could drink more than one.

Boulevard Brewing Company's Chill Vibes Sour Ale with Cucumber was tied for the second most expensive beer I bought.

Boulevard's Chill Vibes had the lowest ABV at 4.2%.

The Sour Ale with Cucumber is going to become a summer staple for me but still isn't my first choice when picking a beer.

The Sip of Sunshine IPA from Lawson's Finest Liquids was by far the most expensive of the beers I purchased.

Sip of Sunshine also took the crown for the highest ABV at 8%.

The name doesn't lie: As I was drinking this I genuinely got excited for warmer weather.

My favorite beer was Harpoon's The Long Thaw Hazy IPA with Orange Peel and Coriander, which was tied for the second cheapest beet I bought.

The Long thaw had the third highest ABV at 6.2%.

The beer has a subtle hint of spice and a slightly bitter finish that I found infinitely enjoyable.