It’s an odd sensation to really feel nostalgic for one thing you by no means actually had. Rising up, my dad and mom refused to maintain soda in the home. The one time I might partake could be at birthday events or sleepovers. I by no means developed a style for cola, however fruit-flavored soda nonetheless entices me to today. So it could be truthful to explain my demeanor as “giddy” once I obtained the brand new Grape Fizz Ale from New Belgium.

A restricted seasonal launch, the Grape Fizz Ale is a golden bitter ale with added Calamansi lime and Harmony grape juice. In case you’ve by no means had a contemporary Harmony grape (one other one in all my summertime obsessions), image the epitome of each “grape flavored” sweet or soda reworked right into a contemporary, juicy actuality. Upon cracking a can of the Grape Fizz Ale, that Harmony aroma (and all its accompanying nostalgia) hits first. However don’t anticipate a candy grape soda. The beer is fruit ahead, with the grape aroma carrying by way of for a juicy, tart, however finally balanced taste. At simply 5 % ABV, this one is just enjoyable and crushable—a super summer season beer. See newbelgium.com for distribution.