Alaskan Summer Ale

From a stubby 12oz. brown bottle with a best before date on the lower right hand side of front label, 05/19/06. Made a decent appearance, poured a clear pale golden with a foamy white head that settled into a thin lacing, moderate carbonation overall. Had a fruity, cereal grainy nose with a subtle dry spicy, salty hoppiness. A crisp, smooth medium bodied mouth feel, good drinkability. Sweet fruity and cereal grainy maltiness upfront, a soft dry hoppiness, mildly bitter, an ale yeastiness and a dry, crisp sweet grainy finish, very tasty. A very nice summer beer from Alaskan Brewing, if you get a chance, a must try, especially if you like the style.

Nice amber golden pour. Aroma was fruity. The flavor was mild and sweet and had a nice refreshing taste. Overall a descent brew.

Pours a golden yellow/amber. Aromas of lemon, grains, celery. Flavor is crisp, dry, sweet malt, and a mild hop.

Fairly sweet, mellow flavour. Not too hoppy, but I think it’s a good thing. Hard to describe, but it’s perfect for a hot day.

(Bottle) Pours a clear amber body with a small white head. Aroma of honey and malt. Flavor of honey, florals, and malt.

Thanks to a friend for bringing this back from his vacation. Aroma of corn with some slight lemon-grass notes. Clear with a golden color, little head. Light honey, corn, malty flavor. Slight hint of hops, but very slight. Light body.

Draught sample at O’Brien’s, San Diego. Clear light golden colour. Aroma is light and fresh, with hints of citrus and honey. Body and flavour are both very crisp and clean - and I don’t mean that in a sarcastic, macro way. It’s a simple, pleasant, refreshing, well-made beer.