Akron Life April 2023

GOOD EATS

UN T APP ED

by Aaron Fowler

Spring Forward Enjoy the warmer weather with these Ohio beers.

JACKIE O’S BREWERY’S OFF DUTY LIFEGUARD One of the newest beers on the list comes from Athens. Jackie O’s Brewery has successfully created a rotating year-round selection of fruited wheat ales with Off Duty Lifeguard ($13.99, six-pack) arriving in time for spring. Passion fruit, guava and mango fuse together in glorious fashion in this sat isfyingly light, tart and vibrant wheat beer. FAT HEAD’S BREWERY’S LIME FEELIN’ GOOD Now in its second year, Lime Feelin’ Good ($11.99, six pack) brings the highly popular Mexican lager tradition to the local beer scene with excep tional results. Bright lime and subtle sweetness create the perfect flavor synergy in this hopped-up American lager from Fat Head’s Brewery, one of the state’s largest and most beloved breweries.

HOPPIN’ FROG BREWERY’S TURBO SHANDY One thing is for sure — you can’t pass up a shandy from one of Akron’s most cherished breweries. Turbo Shandy ($15.99, four-pack) is a staple of Ohio with its refreshing lemon flavors and character istics familiar to fans of the style. In typical Hoppin’ Frog Brewery fashion, Turbo Shandy brings it up a few notches to 7 percent alcohol by volume with an arsenal of flavor to match.

BREWDOG’S BUSHWOOD BEER

COLUMBUS BREWING CO.’S INSANE WANDERER This ongoing hazy India pale ale series by Columbus Brewing Co. never disappoints. As the days begin to get warmer, the Insane Wanderer ($12.99, six pack) will cool you down and blast your palate with its fruity, hoppy goodness, thanks to an array of rotating hop varietals in each batch. This limited beer is not to miss.

Nothing’s better than having a few beers while watching a great comedy classic. BrewDog has partnered with Warner Bros. to craft a brew that pays tribute to the ’80s film series “Caddyshack.” Bushwood Beer ($10.99, six-pack) is an easy drinking pilsner that would make Bill Murray proud.

Find these beers at select Acme Fresh Market, Buehler’s, Fishers Foods, Giant Eagle and Heinen’s locations, as well as craft beer stops such as Mustard Seed Market & Cafe and 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.

[ Aaron Fowler is the key account manager at Cavalier Distributing. ] Comments? Email them to Kelly Petryszyn [kpetryszyn@bakermediagroup.com].

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