Four Day Ray Blueberry Blonde is ready for summer
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If you want a tart start to patio season, head to Hamilton County.
Driving the brews: Fishers-based Four Day Ray is a year-round favorite, but I realized I still hadn't tried their summer-focused American Blonde Ale when I swung by for a six-pack over the weekend.
Brew of the week: Blueberry Blonde — categorized as a "tart blonde ale" by the brewery — is brewed with real blueberries and packs a surprising citrus punch.
- 4.8% ABV with 20 IBU.
My take: If you missed the word "tart" on the can, you'll know it's there as soon as this hits your tongue. And that's a good thing.
- The citrus is noticeable, but it stays out of the way of the blueberry and adds a lot of excitement to each sip.
- At the coldest temperatures, it almost felt like drinking a hard cider.
Vibe check: Summer kickback ready. Even if the only one at your kickback is your cat.
Fun fact: One of my favorite things about Four Day Ray is the lore. The name is old railroad slang for a worker who habitually calls off one day each week.
- Sounds like Ray was ahead of his time.
If you go: 11671 Lantern Road in Fishers.
- Open 11am-9pm Sunday and Monday; 11am-10pm Tuesday-Thursday; 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday.