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Rating: 76

Summer Beer

Brewery: Harpoon Brewery - Boston · Boston, MA
Variety: Ale · German Ale · Kölsch
Alcohol: ABV 5.00% / ABW 4.00%
IBU: 28
Preferred vessel: Bottle
Color: Straw Gold (Blond Ale) (4 SRM)
Added by Scott C

ABOUT THE STYLE Harpoon Summer Beer is a Kolsch style ale. Originating in the Rhineland city of Cologne (Koln), Kolsch ales have the characteristics that many people associate with lager beers. Kolsch is brewed with an ale yeast, but like other northern German light ales, it is straw gold in color and light bodied. The flavor is mild. The hopping levels provide a crisp, dry finish that make this beer particulary refreshing.

BEER CHARACTER AND GLASSWARE Harpoon Summer Beer is a beer brewed to be enjoyed with summertime activities. It is light, refreshing, and crisp.

The traditional serving style is in small, straight glasses which are constantly circulated among the tables in Koln’s beer halls. This beer goes well with a wide variety of foods, including delicate dishes such as salads and seafood.

The overall character is light and refreshing, with a crisp, dry finish.

AVAILABILITY - April to August

Light, Clean, Golden

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Reviews

  1. Review by Lobsterman
    Rating: 67

    Lobsterman

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Portland, ME
    May 7th, 2009 at 1:26 p.m.
    Comment:

    An easy drinking, tasty Summer Ale. Had a cold bottle while eating cashews and patching lobster gear, nice combo.

    Characteristics: light soft
  2. Review by ChickenArise
    Rating: 80

    ChickenArise

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Arlington, VA
    May 12th, 2009 at 5:49 p.m.
    Comment:

    A nice session beer. The flavor is simple and pleasant.

    Characteristics:
  3. Review by TLinDC
    Rating: 82

    TLinDC

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Washington, DC
    May 14th, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.
    Comment:

    Nice light beer with a simple and straightforward flavor. It pours golden and has a balanced carbonation. Definitely a good session beer, and definitely a summertime beer.

    Characteristics: clean golden light

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