Top Shelf Boston

Ms Frizzle is back on the shelf at Top Shelf Market, and this one is always a favorite. Lamplighter Brewing brews it as a bright, expressive sour ale built around butterfly pea flower, which gives the beer its striking purple hue and a soft floral edge. The base beer is tart and refreshing with a citrusy snap, a little berry-like acidity, and that signature Lamplighter balance that keeps it drinkable rather than puckering. Lamplighter, brewing out of Cambridge, has a reputation for playful, creative beers, and Ms Frizzle is one of those releases that shows off their knack for flavor and color without ever feeling gimmicky. Swing by Beacon Hill and grab it while it lasts.

The Second Arrangement from Barewolf Brewing just landed at Top Shelf Market, and it’s a perfect pick for anyone who loves classic German-inspired beer with a modern twist. This 5.3 percent dampfbier pours a bright copper and brings a crisp, clean profile with light notes of banana from its weizen-style fermentation, all brewed with antique German heirloom barley for a smooth, snappy finish . Barewolf, based up in Amesbury, is known for its small-batch, hands-on approach and fun, experimental vibe — a family-and-friends fermentation factory that never filters or pasteurizes, always keeping things fresh and full of character . Swing by and grab a four-pack while it’s here.