Alaskan Summer Ale 3.09 350

Alaskan Summer Ale

	Percentile
	55
	overall

Brewed by Alaskan Brewing Co
Style: Kölsch
Juneau, Alaska USA

bottled
common

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unknown

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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
350	3.1/5.0	3.09/5.0	Summer	5.3%	79.2	Kölsch/Altbier

Commercial Description:
Based on the traditional style of Kölsch beer brewed in Cologne, Germany. Haines Booth Our Crew loves the chance to hook up with Alaskan fans at festivals! Flavor Profile: Alaskan Summer Ale balances a softly malted palate with the clean freshness of Hallertauer hops. In the tradition of the style, neither overpowers the other. Both hops and malt come together to refresh and renew the palate. The straw-gold color and easy drinkability are an enjoyable way to celebrate summer. History: Brewed in our original brewhouse in 1997, this beer is part of our Rough Draft series and has met success with each limited edition release. The enthusiastic reception led the Brew Crew to bring it to the West Coast as a summer seasonal. Ingredients: Water, malt, hops and yeast with no adjuncts, no preservatives and no pasteurization. Our glacier-fed water originates in the 1,500 square-mile Juneau Ice Field. Crafted from Pale, Munich, Vienna and wheat malts, with Hallertauer hops and our own house yeast.

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jbye4334 (719), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

2.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.1	3/10	2/5	4/10	3/5	9/20

May 22, 2009

(bottle from Springs Liquor Outlet in Colorado Springs). Pours a clear yellow color. Medium white head. Light alcohol aroma. Light grain and alcohol taste. Avg duration. Slightly astringent finish. Watery texture. Minimal lacing.

Gypsy19 (663), California, USA

2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2	3/10	2/5	4/10	3/5	8/20

Apr 29, 2009

Pours a medium gold with just a little lacing forming. Looks and smells very lager-like, disappointingly. I mean very weak, barely-beerlike aroma. Flavor is slightly more robust, though not by much. I barely get any malt or hop flavors. Just the slightest hint of generic fruit. Palate is sprtizy, though watery. You know what? This shit is bunk. This would make a pretty decent lager. Calling it "ale" is simply false advertising. I’m very surprised and disappointed. I mean, I’m not trying to be an asshole or anything, but I just lost a lot of respect for Alaskan, considering what they’re capable of in the barleywine arena. Overall, just fair.

Guinnessman (94), VACAVILLE, California, USA

2.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.8	5/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	11/20

Apr 27, 2009

Had it in a bottle. Poured fairly smooth with a little bit of head. Decent flavor, slightly bitter aftertaste.

yemenmocha (428), Glendale, Arizona, USA

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	5/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	12/20

Apr 22, 2009

ours a luminous golden color, transparent, with reasonable white head. Nose is citrusy and metallic. Some metallic components on the palate too, with a nice herbal presence and crisp, light & refreshing malt. Faint sour element that disappears near the finish. Very refreshing and something I would love with good American pub fare.

LtDan (538), Los Angeles County, California, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	12/20

Apr 14, 2009

Appearance: Pours a bright yellow gold with a small collection of white foam at the top. Aroma: Grainy malt at first, then some sweetness and orange zest, and earthiness. Taste: Dry ,bready malt in the beginning. Ends with crisp bitter hops. There are hints of citrus in the taste as well as the nose. Mouthfeel: Full bodied, and not overdone with carbonation. Overall: A classy, well made summer session beer.

superdude1979 (61), Phoenix, Arizona, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Mar 21, 2009

smooth beer, easy on the palate, could drink this all day. The beer actually fits the description, which is a testamate to Alaskan Brewery, nothing too strong here, so I could see how many Ale enthusiasts give it a lower grade. Bought a 6-pack on sale.

Barreras (134), Diamond Bar, California, USA

2.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.8	7/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	9/20

Feb 16, 2009

Bottle, personifies a drinkable beer for he summer. Golden in color with a slight fruity and citrus finish.

ericandersnavy (1141), crossroads, Texas, USA

2.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.8	6/10	2/5	6/10	3/5	11/20

Feb 11, 2009

bottle thanks to swalden28. poured clear gold with no head at all. aroma of citrus and malt. flavor was citrus. light body with medium carbonation. not real impressed with this beer.

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