Tonight was my first Pizza Luce experience of spring. Round these parts (Uptown) a major rite of passage come spring is to walk down to Luce and indulge in a few rounds of refreshing libations followed by an always delectable pizza.

In years past my pre-pizza patio drink of choice was wine. A rose from spain, an oaky chilean chardonnay....I didn't think a more satisfying drink could be found to enjoy with a warm breeze and an inviting patio. Tonight I switched gears....wine was out I was having beer. Since we ordered "The Luce" pie with banana peppers, I figured I better pick out a crisp refreshing number. I settled in on the Surly Furious.

The pairing was spot on, the spicy hop heavy brew melded perfectly with the sweet tang of the banana peppers. I guess I shouldn't be so suprised, it isn't exactly an epiphany to think that the time honored pairing of beer and pizza would work.

Next time you stop by Pizza Luce...order up a Surly Furious and a "Luce" with banana peppers...I think you'll be delighted, I know I was.