Today is the day after the Vernal Equinox. The Equinox happened yesterday at 11:21 pm, so today is the first full day of spring. There will be 12 hours of daytime, and 12 hours of night, depending on your latitude. In Urbana, today the sun rose at 6:55 AM and sets at 7:06 giving us 12 hours and 11 minutes of daylight.
As to the beer:
Red Hook Mud Slinger Spring Ale is an English Brown Ale.
Mudslinger is a Nut Brown Ale with a Medium body and a fresh aroma. Its malty flavor is layered with light chocolate, caramel, brown sugar and a hint of vanilla. Six barley malts and two hop varieties result in a surprisingly smooth, well balanced dark beer.
Mudslinger pairs nicely with grilled meats, stews, fowl, and even smoked oysters or salmon.
Available on the West Coast from January through April.
The beer is 5.8% ABV.
So, for the first full day of spring, have a Red Hook Mud Slinger Spring Ale. Then, wait for summer.
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