Magic Hat Pistil Dandelion Ale Chilled Soup

Summer is in the air! I cannot wait to fire up the grill and have my first cook out...fill up the propane tank stat! So tonight is day two and I am trying to contain myself from drinking all of the flavors from the variety pack...its almost painful.  Today I decided on trying Pistil, here goes.

Appearance: Bright yellow slightly hazy with a little sediment (its an unfiltered brew)

Smell: grassy, from the dandelion, and notes of lemon citrus!
Taste: Very very refreshing, citrus lemony, grassy
Feel:  Smooth, low to medium carbonation!
Overall:  Loved this, probably my new favorite summer beer!  Unbelievably refreshing, I could drink this over and over again.
Rating:  A

PISTIL CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP

Ingredients 

• 4 cucumbers

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 (12-ounce bottle) Magic Hat Pistil

• 1 large bunch fresh mint

• 1 small bunch fresh chives

• salt

• sugar

• ground black pepper

Recipe

• 4 cucumbers, peeled and seeded and cut into chunks

• 1 cup plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup Magic Hat Pistil

• 1/2 packed cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish if desired

• 2 tablespoons chopped chives, plus more for garnish if desired

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree.

• Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.

• Taste and add more salt, sugar or pepper if needed.

• Serve, garnished with chopped mint and/or chives, if desired.

Yield

 About 6 (6-ounce) servings

http://www.magichat.net/sites/default/files/beer_recipes/MH_POP_SS_recipesPistil_2012.pdf