Another week is halfway in the books.  Another weekend is on the horizon.  Another “Sip with us Saturday” is here.  Before you know it, all the Christmas beers will be showing up: all the spiced, cranberried, and a plethora of others.  Unlike the ubiquitous pumpkin beers, there will actually be some things for which we can anticipate.

We’re not quite there, however.  In the meantime, I want to cling to the fading thoughts of summer but realize the fall is closing in all about us.  In this stage, Warsteiner Dunkel seems to be a good choice.  It’s still a lager, which creates an indelible summer impression.  But it is also a darker lager, which gives the feel that the days are getting shorter and a dark winter beer will eventually be needed.  So, let’s call this a summer to fall transition beer.  I think most people will be able to find this one.