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Summer Ale

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An ode to summer in Maine, this is a traditional American wheat ale with a crisp malted wheat flavor and notes of citrus and honey. It is light-bodied and hopped with Saphir and Willamette, over two-row British pale ale and Munich malts. 5.1% ABV and 22 IBU, a summer seasonal made for a relaxing afternoon in the sun.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheathoneycitrusy
wheat
honey
citrusy
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with a clean, grainy wheat character complemented by subtle citrus notes and a gentle floral backdrop from the noble hop varieties.
also:fruity
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is brisk and even, creating a vibrant visual presentation that invites the first sip.

pale goldencrisp carbonationfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a clean, grainy wheat character complemented by subtle citrus notes and a gentle floral backdrop from the noble hop varieties. Soft honey notes emerge beneath, adding a touch of warmth without overwhelming the composition.

grainy wheatcitrus and floralhoney sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and lightly sweet, with the malted wheat providing a soft, slightly bready foundation. The mid-palate develops honey undertones and a restrained citrus snap from Saphir and Willamette hops, while the bittering remains gentle at 22 IBU, allowing the malt's natural sweetness to shine through without harshness.

wheat-forwardhoney and citrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a quick fade that leaves no lingering sweetness. A faint noble hop character and grainy note persist briefly before the palate returns to neutral.

clean, dryquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

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

Pint glass

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

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