Here from one of the best states in the country for craft beer is Breckenridge Brewery's Summer Bright - an easy going American Wheat Ale with notes of citrus, apricots and honey. This 4.6% abv summer seasonal is light, simple and refreshing - an uncomplicated beer for uncomplicated times. And if you enjoy cooking with beer, the Summer Bright fares extremely well in this recipe for steamed mussels.
Summer Bright Steamed Mussels:
3 lbs. fresh mussels, cleaned, scrubbed
1 bottle of Summer Bright
2 table spoons olive oil
3 med shallots, chopped fine
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
Discard any mussels with cracked or open shells. In a large pot, sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil. Then, add the whole bottle of Summer Bright and mussels and cover, bring mixture to a boil, cook 5 to 10 minutes until mussels have opened; stir once or twice.
Discard any mussels that have not opened.
Stir in heavy cream, tomatoes and parsley and boil 3 to 5 minutes until thickened slightly. Spoon mussels into wide shallow bowl, pour broth over top of mussels. Serve with crusty garlic bread.
YUM!
Summer Bright will be available in NJ in 6-packs starting Monday April 25th! Other Breckeridge brews currently in-stock include: Agave Wheat, Avalanche Ale, Vanilla Porter, Oatmeal Stout and Lucky U IPA.
Celebrating over 20 years in the beer business, Breckenridge Brewery was founded by home-brewing enthusiast Richard Squire in the little ski-resort town of yes, you guessed it, Breckenridge, Colorado. Over the last two decades, they have grown from a tiny brewpub facility to company with an annual production of more than 30,000 barrels and distribution in over 25 states. They also maintain three other brewpubs throughout the state of Colorado with locations in Denver and Grand Junction. Breckenridge produces six year-round beers: LuckyU India Pale Ale, Avalanche Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Trademark Pale Ale, Vanilla Porter and Agave Wheat. In addition, they have a small-batch, limited release series called the “471 Series” and four seasonal brews. Remember the Christmas Ale? We know you enjoyed it so much so we'll promise to get more this year. But let's not jump ahead! For now, relax and enjoy the warm months ahead with a Summer Bright!
Cheers!
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