[Wisconsin] Need a good Spring session beer.... suggestions?

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  1. sgwagner

    sgwagner Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2012 Wisconsin

    Well, it's been a cold and rainy start to Spring in good ol' Wisconsin, where we've been stuck in limbo between the bitter cold and Summer heat. I've got my go-to's for Winter, Fall and Summer drinking, and I've been trying to determine a good session beer for this lousy rainy weather, but to no avail.

    Any suggestions?
     
    #1 sgwagner, Apr 17, 2013
  2. TheNightwatchman

    TheNightwatchman Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I really like Swing from Victory, but I've seen some mixed reviews overall.
     
    #2 TheNightwatchman, Apr 17, 2013
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  3. Droogins

    Droogins Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2012 Massachusetts

    /thread
     
    #3 Droogins, Apr 17, 2013
  4. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Ummm, doesn't your avatar say it all? :wink: (p.s., I'm assuming you're not going by the proper meaning of 'session' i.e. <4%)
     
    #4 herrburgess, Apr 17, 2013
  5. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    from WI you should be able to get FFF Gumballhead < 5% or get some Founders All Day IPA
     
    #5 gatornation, Apr 17, 2013
  6. sgwagner

    sgwagner Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2012 Wisconsin

    Haven't tried the All Day IPA yet, thanks for the tip.

    Good catch, herrburgess, I should have clarified! My typical session is < 6% (my home-state has a drinking problem, what are you gonna do?) So you would be correct in that my definition is off :wink:.

    As for my avatar, Augustiner (while my favorite beer of all time), is hard to come by, and quite pricey. Not a very practical go-to for an everyday beer.
     
    #6 sgwagner, Apr 17, 2013
  7. grantcty

    grantcty Savant (1,016) Feb 17, 2008 Minnesota
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    New Glarus Edel Pils
     
    #7 grantcty, Apr 17, 2013
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  8. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    all day ipa
     
    #8 tommyz, Apr 17, 2013
  9. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    CW Hop Rise
     
    #9 crossovert, Apr 17, 2013
  10. Wisconsinality

    Wisconsinality Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2009 Wisconsin

    NG Totally Naked. The amount of flavor in that light lager is awesome. Now that is /thread.
     
    #10 Wisconsinality, Apr 17, 2013
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  11. Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2008 Wisconsin

    Capital Maibock
     
    #11 Wisconsin, Apr 18, 2013
  12. bound4er

    bound4er Maven (1,371) Jul 4, 2007 Wisconsin

    Lakefront's Wisconsinite is a tasty session brew. NG Edel Pils as mentioned previously is damn good too.
     
    #12 bound4er, Apr 18, 2013
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  13. miwestcoaster

    miwestcoaster Grand Pooh-Bah (3,981) Jan 19, 2013 Michigan
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    Odd Sides Ales Citra P A.
     
    #13 miwestcoaster, Apr 18, 2013
  14. ajzy

    ajzy Pundit (963) Jun 15, 2011 Wisconsin

    Yes this--just had it for the first time today--smells quite Zombie Dust-y. Not a fan of "session" beers, but this blows Wisconsinite, etc out of the water
     
    #14 ajzy, Apr 18, 2013
  15. Wisconsinality

    Wisconsinality Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2009 Wisconsin

    I think he meant stuff he can actually get in Wisconsin.
     
    #15 Wisconsinality, Apr 18, 2013
  16. sgwagner

    sgwagner Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2012 Wisconsin

    All good stuff, thank you fellow members! I'm surprised that I haven't tried/heard of the NG Edel Pils or Lakefront Wisconsinite. I thought I was pretty well-versed in their selections, but I guess you learn something new everyday. Prost!
     
    #16 sgwagner, Apr 18, 2013
  17. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,972) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
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    Your in WI and asking about session beers? Half or more of New Glarus's beers are session (ish) beers. Drive to closest gas station and pick from any of the NG beers and they are most likely < 5%. Cheers.
     
    #17 kawilliams81, Apr 18, 2013
  18. LazerBeast

    LazerBeast Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    Even though they have been mentioned already I'll throw my votes behind pretty much everything New Glarus puts out. Totally Naked and Edel Pils are both excellent choices and you can of course get them pretty much anywhere here.
     
    #18 LazerBeast, Apr 18, 2013
  19. ceeman

    ceeman Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2008 Wisconsin

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  20. shredder83

    shredder83 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Illinois

    As mentioned I'd give all day ipa and gumballhead a try. I also like pride and joy (@5%) and chainbreaker white ipa (@5.6%?) If you can find those.
     
    #20 shredder83, Apr 18, 2013
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