A friend of mine turned me on to Flying Dog Brewery’s In-Heat Wheat Ale. I knew the weekend weather was going to be perfect for beer (not that I need weather to guage my beer quaffing) and so I grabbed a six-pack and headed to the register. As I made my way to the front of the store, I was stopped several times with comments like, “That is the best beer,” “Ooh you’re gonna love that!” The verdict on this beloved beer? The graphics on the bottle are great and the beer inside is bright and light with a hint of lemony/banana flavor, classic of Hefeweizen, a german-style malted white wheat ale known for its smooth mouth-feel and unique flavor. I paired this beer with white chocolate and bbq, both stunning. Squeeze a wedge of lemon into the bottle (or glass if you pour it out) for more intensity. More info on this and other Flying Dog ales can be found at www.flyingdogales.com

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