Night Shift Shandy Beach

Night Shift Shandy Beach is a shandy from Massachusetts, a style that blends beer with citrus, traditionally lemonade or lemon soda. No ABV or IBU is listed for this one, but shandies as a group are built to be light, so expect a low-to-moderate strength, very little perceived bitterness, and a bright, tart-sweet lemon character over a soft, lightly bready wheat or lager base. The name suggests a beach-day lean, and that fits the style: the profile is meant to be refreshing and easy to drink rather than hop-driven or malt-heavy. Serve it well chilled, around 38 to 42°F, so the citrus stays crisp and the sweetness doesn't turn syrupy as it warms. A standard pint glass or a tall pilsner glass works well, and it also pours fine into a plain tumbler over a little ice if you want it even lighter. Pour gently down the side, since shandies usually have modest carbonation and a short-lived head. For food, lean on salty, fried, or grilled dishes where citrus acts like a squeeze of lemon: fish tacos, fried calamari, grilled shrimp, clam rolls, fish and chips, or a chicken salad with a vinaigrette. Mild cheeses and spicy dishes like Thai or Mexican-style plates also work, because the sweetness and acidity ease the heat. It is best drunk young and cold, so keep it refrigerated and don't hold it for long.