So you know I'm a fan of Portland's own Shipyard beer. Well weather-be-damned, those crazy brewmasters have decided it's summer, because Shipyard Summer Ale had its release party last night!

Granted I didn't go; 38 degrees, rainy and foggy is not my idea of summer, and let's face it, Summer Ale is good, but it's no Pumpkinhead Ale. But still, I wanted to mention it here in hopes to kickstart the weather, and also mention their new label design:


You might remember it used to look something like this:


Either way, I still have a few Blue Fin Stouts to finish before I go in for the mellow, malted wheat flavor of Summer Ale.