Celebrate National Beer Day With Great Springtime Beers

Fun fact: I took a short walk today, and came back to the office drenched in sweat. In any other part of the country, that would probably signify the dog days of summer, but in Austin, it just means that Spring has officially sprung.

Fortunately, today is National Beer Day, which means we can cheers the warmer weather with a cold one. Of course, we can do that any day of the year, but it tastes a little more special today. The holiday began back in 1933 as a celebration of the Cullen-Harrison Act, which legalized the sale of beer. 

A pair of beers I plan to enjoy include Guinness's Blonde American Lager, which claims to be the most interesting blonde you'll meet all summer (a claim that will be true for roughly 78% of readers), and Thump Keg Brewing Co.'s Agave Amber Ale. It's the second debut beer from Thump Keg, along with the Rye IPA, and the agave and lemon grass flavor notes balance the flavor between malt and hops to create a crisp, refreshing delight. Give 'em a try, and enjoy this nice weather!

Man Catches Foul Beer in His Beer, Attempts to Chug Said Beer, Fails

The Seattle Mariners don't really have much to get excited about this season, as they're projected by nearly every expert to finish second-to-last in the AL West. The only team that's supposed to finish behind them? The Houston Astros, who just beat Seattle twice in a row.

The second game did have a highlight for the home team, though. This fan catches a foul ball in his beer, then proceeds to chug the beer. Never mind that most of his drink ends up on him rather than in his mouth; the enthusiasm his buddy shows makes up for it. And it probably tasted leathery. Good stuff.