Summer Beer Thread

[LZclone]

I might get taken to town, but I do like Miller Lime. Not as big of a fan of Bud Light lime.

Summer Shady is also excellent!

But the most important part of the equation is COLD!

[CYdTracked]

Boulevard Tank 7. Not sure it really qualifies as a summer ale but it's not the easiest to find either. Started showing up on Hy-Vee shelves around here lately and El Bait Shop has it on tap. It comes in a 750ml bottle at the store so you'll likely find it with the non-refridgerated beers.

[DaddyMac]

Is Summer Shady widely available, or more of a specialty store type thing?

[azn4cy]

Is Summer Shady widely available, or more of a specialty store type thing?

I bought it at West Hyvee last summer, so i imagine everywhere.. just need to be in season.

[Cybyassociation]

I got done bartending the other night and sat down at the end of the bar for a beer. Our cooler has been a bit funky lately, first it wasnt cool enough, then it was too cold and freezing beer. We brought a guy in and he "thought" he fixed it. The first beer I pulled out was covered in frost, so needless to say, I was a bit fearful for my customer. He said it was perfect, almost too cold, but not frozen at all. I thought, ok, maybe I'll check back throughout the night to be sure they arent freezing. Sure enough, throughout the entire night they were staying just above freezing.

Anyways, back to the beginning of the story, after work, I cracked open a Summer Shandy just above freezing temp in a sweaty hot bar...may have been my best moment this summer.

[sunnysideup]

Is Summer Shady widely available, or more of a specialty store type thing?

Should be available at any local Hy-Vee. It's only sold from May to August or something close to it. I even noticed the Kum & Go close to my house is selling it.

[DaddyMac]

Thanks guys.

Who brews it?

Aside - went on a trip through Colorado last week. Wife was very upset we hit New Belgium on a Sunday when they're closed. Ended up at a place called Coopersmith's in Ft Collins. Good stuff - however I recommend staying away from the jalepeno beer.

[azn4cy]

Thanks guys.

Who brews it?

Aside - went on a trip through Colorado last week. Wife was very upset we hit New Belgium on a Sunday when they're closed. Ended up at a place called Coopersmith's in Ft Collins. Good stuff - however I recommend staying away from the jalepeno beer.

It's Leinenkugel stuff. I'm looking forward to visiting the Leinie lodge later this summer. http://leinie.com/summer_shandy.html

Question for everyone though. Is it available on tap anywhere?

[CYphyllis]

I know this is supposed to be about beer, but you really can't beat a good gin and tonic during the summer.

[wartknight]

If you want to try it out- here's a smaller batch ratio:

1 can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 can o' beer
1 can of vodka (use empty lemonade container)

Isn't that to lemon-y?

[Stew]

Big Sky IPA - it's got a citrus flavor and is great cold.

[LZclone]

I know this is supposed to be about beer, but you really can't beat a good gin and tonic during the summer.

AGREED

[IowaStateClones]

I know this is supposed to be about beer, but you really can't beat a good gin and tonic during the summer.

Very good point! Gin and tonic is very hard to beat especially in the summer

[ajk4st8]

Schell Beer is unbeatable...

Zommerfest



is solid..

You can NEVER EVER EVER go wrong with Grainbelt.

Grain Belt Premium

[cybirdie]

If you like wheat beers I suggest Hoegaarden Original. A great Belgian beer perfect for summer!

This goes down like water for me...and I love the wide-mouth glass it's generally served it

here's where I get mine poured v o l d e n u i t

and if you're in NYC and want the original German stuff, as well as a place to watch the world cup check out this place Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten

keeping it real