Birdsong Brewing Debuts Be Easy, a Berliner Weisse Infused with Basil

Birdsong Brewing Co. out of Charlotte, North Carolina has announced the release of a new Berliner Weisse brewed with Basil.

Be Easy, a fitting life motto as well as the name of the brew, is a lightly sour and low-ABV brew that clocks in at 3.5 percent ABV with a paltry 8 IBUs, making it an easy-drinking summer quencher.

The full release from Birdsong is below.

BE EASY
Berliner Weisse infused with Basil
ABV: 3.5%  |  IBU: 8

Did you miss Saturday's release of "Be Easy" Berliner Weisse? Shame on you! It was a big hit over the weekend and added some oomph to our lineup. Fans of sours will like it for its slight tartness and people interested in trying tarter beers will love it for its approachability. It's light, refreshing and 100% delicious. 

Another thing we like about this brew is that it's so dang easy to infuse. It's more or less a blank slate for flavorful additives, so we thought we'd try one this week for THURSty THURSday. We've had fresh basil on our minds for a hot minute so, needless to say, the herb is the word. With the herb's bright aromatics and flavor, we're excited for that energizing burst of sweet basil flavor with a hint of sharpness. Try it and let us know what you think! 

Looking for something to do tonight? You can join Lisa at Camp Gladiator for Get Fit with Birdsong or stretch it out at the McGill Rose Garden with NC Yoga Bar (stop in for a beer after!). The rest of this week is filled with food trucks, fun, live music, and plenty of opportunities to meet new friends in the tap room. We have our weekly Sip & Skip guided dog walk this Thursday, Redleg Husky joining us on Saturday afternoon, and you can catch us at the OrthoCarolina 10K Classic AND the Charlotte Pride Parade! 

How Does Your Garden Grow?: Basil is a staple in many gardens, but did you know it is native to tropical regions in Africa and Asia? Also known as Saint Joseph's wort, this plant belongs to the mint family and comes in many different varieties like lemon and Thai basil. It is believed to have therapeutic properties and may even repel pesky mosquitoes!