Aside from a couple jolty days , winter has been substantially modest in Memphis . But that has n’t stopped some from being whiny babies – bitching and groan about the “ cold . " Whatever , we ’re ready for short pants , tankful tops , patios , and picnics . And perhaps most importantly , we ’re ready to deal in that dark , deep wintertime porter for an ice - cold glass of a hoppy , spring IPA . Here ’s a list of Memphis ’ dependable spring brews to get you in the mode for the strong days ahead .
Memphis Made Brewing Co. Greenswarden
Saison ; 5.6%Cooper - Young Historic DistrictA little setting : for the past year or so , users of Midtown ’s Overton Park have been in a feud with the neighboring Memphis Zoo over the zoo ’s use of the ballpark ’s prime light-green space as an runoff parking lot . That green space is known as the Greensward . Memphis Made ’s Modern leap saison pays homage to the beloved Greensward – a place where local toss Frisbees , play soccer , and have child’s play when cars are n’t parked there . The taste of Greenswarden is filled with light citrus and heavy hops encase in a Cu ale … basically , a spring picnic in a feeding bottle .
Memphis Made Brewing Co. Rockbone
India pallid ale , 6.2%Cooper - Young Historic DistrictIn 2014 , a Memphis news post accidentally tweeted a link to a porn site ( with the word “ rockbone ” seeable in the link ) rather than to a inter-group communication to a story on their word website . Oops ! The mistake contribute to an awful day of # rockbone Twitter humor and , more importantly , to the creation of Rockbone IPA . The beloved brew – a hop - filled beer with hints of passion yield and Chuck Berry – is make a comeback this season ( # rockbone will never die ) .
High Cotton Brewing Co. CTZar
India pallid ale , 6.2%Edge DistrictThis Cu - colored , danky IPA is ideal for pair with grill foods , so despite the chill in the air , break up out the charcoal and hurl on some burgers . There ’s a massive hops poke at first sip , but the flavors balance out as hints of citrus tree come through .
High Cotton Brewing Co. Red Ale
ruby ale , 5%Edge DistrictOn first pour , this ale ’s dark people of colour might lead you to believe the bartender has erroneously pelt you a winter brew . But the taste is sweet , malty , and astonishingly clear despite the beer ’s appearance . It ’d be a little too easy to drink three or four of these onHigh Cotton ’s breezy terrace .
Wiseacre Brewing Co. Adjective Animal
American Double / Imperial IPA , 8.6%Broad Avenue Arts DistrictThis high - gravity beer provides almost double the sottish clout of a typical IPA , so enjoy with cautiousness . Despite the Holy Scripture “ double , ” this IPA does n’t taste too laboured on hops . Adjective Animal has just the correct balance of floral feel , grapefruit , and pine notes to herald the terminal of winter and receive the comer of spring . incentive : it ’s useable in tail .
Wiseacre Brewing Co. Quiet Man Dry Irish Stout
Irish stoutBroad Avenue Arts DistrictHere ’s one for those glowering beer lover . The best affair about St. Patrick ’s Day pass off mid - March is the arrival of Irish stout – perhaps the time of year ’s only alternative to natural spring hops . That said , Wiseacre ’s variant is hoppier than , say , a Guinness . But that hops is well - balanced with malty fragrance .
Ghost River Brewing What’s Good IPA
India pale aleDowntownPart of Ghost River ’s limited Brewers ’ Series , the What ’s Good IPA live on up to its name . It ’s good . Damn good . A substantial foundation of golden malt yield manner to floral hops and citrus , and it does so without leaving a acrimonious aftertaste . This one ’s ideal for pair with spicy food for thought , so seize a growler from Ghost River ’s wharf and make up some Thai .
Ghost River Brewing Honey Wheat
American pale yellow beerDowntownThis dear fountain seasonal debuted in 2015 , and it ’s pee a riposte this April . Ghost River enhanced the traditional American wheat berry beer with locally source honey and orange peel , create a smooth , drinkable beer that offers hop - haters a spring option . It ’s usable on tap or in bottle , and unlike some spring beer that may disappear from taprooms by summer , this one will be around through August .
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Katie Smithis a author for Thrillist who may have sampled one too many Wiseacre Adjective Animals for this article .
Courtesy of High Cotton Taproom
Courtesy of Andy Ashby/Memphis Made Brewing Co.
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Wiseacre Brewing Company
Courtesy of Ghost River Brewing
