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Summer Crush

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A juicy citrus finish tops this easy-drinking wheat beer, brewed with orange and lime zest. At 5.0% ABV and 15 IBU it pours pale and hazy, a seasonal made for bright summer days that runs from May through August, meant to bring refreshment to the shore, the front stoop and the rooftop.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcitrusyjuicy
wheat
citrusy
juicy
orange
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and lime—mingling with the wheat's gentle grain character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Crush

◎ Appearance

Summer Crush pours pale golden with a distinctly hazy appearance, characteristic of the wheat ale style. The unfiltered suspension catches the light with a soft, cloudy sheen. A modest white head forms and recedes gradually, leaving light traces of lacing on the glass.

pale goldenhazysoft white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and lime—mingling with the wheat's gentle grain character. A subtle yeast-derived cloudiness rounds the bouquet without overwhelming the fresh, juicy citrus impression. No harsh hop bite intrudes; instead, the overall aroma remains light and inviting.

orange zestlime citruswheat grainfresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt sweetness and a delicate breadiness, quickly joined by zesty orange and lime notes that brighten the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at just 15 IBU, allowing the citrus adjuncts to shine without astringency. The body remains light and crisp, eschewing heaviness in favor of drinkability.

wheat sweetnesscitrus zestgentle bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes that fade gradually without a harsh or sticky aftertaste. A clean, quenching quality persists, reinforcing its seasonal summer appeal.

citrus fadedry and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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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