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Summertime

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Fruity and aromatic, Summertime is a crisp 5% Kölsch brewed with Hallertau and Saaz hops. Goose Island calls it a celebration of the sun finally shining, for beach days, patio hangs and cookouts, and says it waits all year to see joy on its neighbours' faces. It is sold nationwide in 12 oz cans, in six- and twelve-packs.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitynoble hopclean
fruity
noble hop
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle fruity esters and the refined spice of Hallertau and Saaz noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summertime

◎ Appearance

Summertime presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and retains a delicate lacing on the glass as you drink, characteristic of a well-crafted Kölsch. The overall impression is bright and inviting.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle fruity esters and the refined spice of Hallertau and Saaz noble hops. There is a clean, bright character without any yeasty or sulfurous notes, allowing the hop aromatics to remain in the foreground. A subtle sweetness from the Malz rounds out the profile.

fruity estersEdelhopfen spiceclean and brightdelicate Malz sweetness

◐ Taste

On entry, the palate is crisp and refreshing with a light malty foundation that provides structure without weight. Mid-palate reveals noble hop character with a gentle herbal and floral quality. The bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the fruity and hoppy notes to lead the flavor while maintaining excellent drinkability.

crisp malt basenoble hop characterrestrained bitternessrefreshing throughout

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a lingering hop presence that fades gracefully. No astringency or harshness remains, leaving only a pleasant memory of fruit and noble hops.

clean finishdry and hoppy
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stange

The right glass focuses the aroma and maintains carbonation — enhancing everything that makes this beer worth drinking.

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