Sam Adams Alpine Spring

Ah yes, another preview of spring/summer beer drinking! Alpine Spring is an anomaly, an unfiltered lager. Normally one associates a clear brew, one that you can read an newspaper through, with lagers, but not this baby. Orange and lemon notes start the symphony, with some honey & grain providing the harmony. Very refreshing, with a sweet finish to it. As it hits the back of the palate, I think I even detect some mango or maybe pineapple. In the running for the official craft beer of the Kelso fireworks extravaganza.