The Cure for Spring Fever: Five Top Spring Beers

One day, you catch your reflection in the rear view.  A bead of sweat swells and then disappears into your stocking cap.  Uh-oh!  You've caught it.  Spring Fever. The only cure I can think of starts with “B” and ends with “Ahhh…” as in “a nice glass of beer -- ahh!"

We’ve waited long enough through cold Winter months for a chance to shed our sweaters, park ourselves under the sun with a refreshing brew to keep us well-basted and not too wasted. Despite warm afternoons, you might still catch hints of Winter and spend chilly evenings halfway between craving a crisp, light lager, or a downy and warming ale.

Whichever side of the pint you stand, here are a few perennial and seasonal beers that’ll help you shake off Winter blues for warmer Springtime hues.


Shiner Bock Spring Ale Dortmunder

Shiner Bock Dortmunder

Your afternoon begins with Shiner Bock’s Springtime seasonal beer, Dortmunder, a Spring Ale. The light, sweet grains perfumed by floral blooms and cut grass tell you that it’s perfect for warmer weather. This 5.5%ABV brew is an excellent thirst-quencher and partner to grillside get-togethers.








 Barbãr Belgian Honey Ale

Barbãr Belgian Honey Ale

From Brasserie Lefebvre, the 8%ABV is well-hidden and can refresh and warm you within the same glass. The subtle taste of honey and citrus draw you in like bees to Spring wildflowers.








Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA

Belgium’s Achouffe Brewery finds a balance between sweet red apple and an earthy farmhouse cheese (a famed characteristic of Belgian beers). It’s a creamy, golden ale, finishes dry, and at 9%ABV it’s a great India Pale Ale for coasting into a cooler Springtime evening.

Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager

Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager

Abita Brewing marks the peak of our local strawberry season with a light, smooth lager made with real strawberries. At 4.2%ABV, Strawberry Harvest Lager drinks clean, crisp, and finishes with an intense hit of berry goodness.





Southampton Publick House Double White

Southampton Double White

Southampton Publick House brews a golden, Belgian-style witbier of 6.6%ABV with red apple, citrus, pear and dewy grass notes. The “double” represents the strength, but could also suggest how it plays double duty for daytime and nighttime enjoyment.








All of these beers may quench your thirst no matter what time of year you pour them (stash some of the seasonals in your pantry like a good beer nut).  But for the next seven weeks until the Summer Solstice, let these picks chip off the icy winter chill and put the Spring back in your step.

Cheers!