Well, looks like the 2017-2018 Tampa Bay Lightning season is off to a nice start…

As of this writing, the Bolts are currently 9-1-1 and show no signs of the Stamkos and Kucherov Show slowing down (knock on wood). But it’s also the Lightning’s 25th anniversary as a team, and Big Storm Brewing in Clearwater managed to score the exclusive right to brew The Lightning Twenty Five (Light Lager, 4% ABV) to celebrate. Thanks to Big Storm Brewing, I managed to score a four pack myself.

As a light lager, L25 is pretty clean and unassuming. It was brewed with American cluster hops and German pilsner barley malt, then lagered for 25 days (Big Storm being big enough to actually be able to properly lager a beer).

What you get ends up being pretty crisp and maybe a touch on the hoppy side, bringing a piney and earthy side to a beer where the overly malty characteristics are kept low and the drinkability ramped up quite a bit. At 4%, it’s easy to see drinking a few of these, especially during a game at Amalie Arena.

The beer is found pretty much all over the Tampa Bay area, but it’s a lot more fun to have one at Amalie Arena during a game. Keep an eye on the Big Storm and Lightning social media accounts, since they occassionally have some special deals at the arena for those getting a pint of L25 there.

Personally, I’m keeping one can to crack open at the end of this anniverary season (hopefully after the win the Cup…).

Drink Florida Craft,

Dave

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