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Summer Crusher

Narragansett Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Wheat Ale · One of 34 American Wheat Ales in hopIQ

Summer Crusher is Narragansett's seasonal American wheat ale, brewed for hot summer days. Wheat malt gives the beer a soft, biscuity base with a light grainy note. Lemondrop hops add bright lemon and candied citrus, which carry from the aroma onto the palate. The body is light, and the beer finishes crisp and clean with only a gentle bitterness and a faint lemon zest.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Wheat Ale.
Malt character
wheat
bready
Distinctive notes
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
cleanfruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Crusher

Appearance

Summer Crusher presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is evident and lively, creating steady streams of fine bubbles that maintain a light lacing along the glass.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright Lemondrop hop character—fresh lemon zest and candied citrus notes dominate the profile. Beneath this citrus expression, soft wheat malt contributes a gentle biscuity and light grain character that grounds the aromatic composition.

lemon zestcandied citrusbiscuity wheatclean hop

Taste

The palate opens with the same refreshing citrus character found on the nose, supported by a soft, bready wheat malt foundation. The body remains light and crisp, with a gentle bitterness that emerges mid-palate without overwhelming the delicate citrus and grain notes.

bright citrussoft wheatlight-bodiedgentle bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with a faint lemon zest that persists briefly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, with no lingering sweetness or harsh bitterness.

crisp finishdrylemon zest fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Summer Crusher

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Summer Crusher

About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Wheat Ale?

American Wheat Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, citrusy, crisp character as Summer Crusher will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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