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Summer Love

Victory Brewing Company
United States·Golden Ale
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Earthy and citrusy hop flavors of lemon and pine drive this golden ale, built on Pilsner and CaraPils malts with Tettnang and Simcoe hops. It has 5.2% ABV. The brewery pitches it as big flavor and big nostalgia for baseball, beach days and barbecues, under the line that you never forget your first love, available March through August.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyearthyhoppy
citrusy
earthy
hoppy
piney
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest predominates—followed by herbal and piney undertones from the Simcoe and Tettnang hops.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Love

◎ Appearance

Summer Love presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and good transparency. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, persistent collar with solid lacing retention on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the ale's inviting visual presence.

bright goldenclear, effervescentgood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest predominates—followed by herbal and piney undertones from the Simcoe and Tettnang hops. A soft, grainy Pilsner malt base anchors the profile, adding subtle sweetness and supporting the hop-forward character without obscuring it.

lemon, citruspine, herbalclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with bright citric hop character taking the lead across the mid-palate. The CaraPils malt contributes gentle sweetness and light body, while earthy pine notes develop alongside lingering citrus. Bitterness remains moderate and balanced, finishing clean without harshness.

citrus-forwardearthy pinegentle, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with citrus and herbal notes persisting briefly on the palate. Aftertaste remains light and refreshing, inviting another sip without residual sweetness or astringency.

dry, cleanshort-to-medium
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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