A week in Austin, Texas was exactly what the doctor ordered. Here in Utah it doesn't seem like it's even hit spring compared to the beautiful warm weather in Texas. My wife and I (yes, someone married me) enjoyed our first wedding anniversary boating, golfing, dining, and of course drinking.
Before we left, I tried getting myself in the summer mindset by enjoying an Apricot Ale by Pyramid Brewing. The Apricot Ale has great head retention and a strong apricot smell. Though it has a lower alcohol content, the beer tastes "hot" to me. The alcohol notes came across very strong and really hendered my ability to enjoy the other flavor notes that were very suttle. Obviously, the beer had a good apricot flavor. For an unfiltered beer, the body is very clear and clean with a light mouthfeel. I have not tried very many fruit beers. I think I'll keep looking before I settle on a favorite.
Rating: 5 out of 10
Aroma: apricot
Appearance: light golden
Flavor: alcohol, apricot, some spice
Mouthfeel: light
Overall Impression: there has to be better fruit beers
ABV: 5.1%
