The daiquiri, at its best, is a simple cocktail. White rum,
sugar and lime juice. It was said to have been the favorite beverage of both
Ernest Hemingway and John F. Kennedy, the latter seeming somewhat odd considering
the spirit inherent and its prominence in the country just 90 miles to our
south.
What we find in the latest beer from Baxter Brewing Company
is nothing short of beer meets daiquiri. Celsius Summer Ale is the first seasonal
offering from this Lewiston, Maine brewery, specializing in canned beer. If
this beer reminded me of a daiquiri it was because of several additions, notably
lime and lemon peel, Kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass, each contributing a
degree of citric complexity that complemented the sharp hoppiness and tang of
wheat. With a touch of floral sweetness and a moderate 4.7% ABV this is a great summer
seasonal and would pair perfectly with anything from grilled fish to a summer
salad.
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