As winter gives way to the renewing signs of spring, a new flock of beers has arrived. Sample the season’s best maibocks, bocks, saisons, fruit-forward IPAs and wheat beers with a discussion about why these are popular this time of year. Beer has long been revered, but the past decade has seen a surge in the popularity among the craft and DIY movements. Understanding what goes into making a beer leads to a deeper understanding of the beverage and how to create a brew or order one that suits your own particular tastes.