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Goose Island Summertime

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4903.09/5.03.09/5.05%79.2Kölsch/Altbier
Commercial Description:
Kolsch, the clean and refreshing beer style of Cologne, Germany, quenches summertime thirst. This pale golden ale with a lightly fruity aroma is cold-conditioned or lagered after its primary fermentation. More simply, our Summertime uses only the finest malts and German hops to create the perfect beer for hot Summer days and warm Summer nights.
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 chicagobears (336), Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
May 19, 2006  
I had my doubts about this one. Even though it was labeled as Kolsch, I did not think it would be of a high quality. Goose Island continues to pour out quality beers of all kinds of styles. I’m glad I’m able to get some good Kolsch 12 packs now without having to go to Germany. Highly recommended.


konair1 (64), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
May 16, 2006  
Bottle. Golden hazy color. Thick white head. Flavor of malts. Good summer beer.


 LilKem (1210), Marietta, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
May 9, 2006    Updated: Jun 12, 2006
Re-Rated. Confirmed that that bottle was bad. However, had it on tap at Fat Jacks and it was much better. Pours goldenrod with fizzy white head that is quick to disappear. The aroma is all lemon and spice with some weak hop flavor. A good rep of the kolsch style. the flavor is lemon and tart with a slightly oily mouthfeel, with some good malt and a nice german feel to it.


 iowaherkeye (1850), Bakersfield, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/512/20
May 9, 2006  
My first Kölsch. 12oz bottle, best when consumed by 09/25/06. Pours a hazy straw with a moderate white head. Aroma of hay and wheat, some pepper as well. Lemony up front, biscuity finish. Don’t really know what to compare this to, but it is a refreshing summer brew for a hot day.


 notalush (2645), Denver, Colorado, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
May 7, 2006  
Well-made summer beers are really a hard thing to come by, but this is one of them - nice, crisp fruity presence and enough pleasant malts to keep the tongue interested - finishes clean, but leaves an impression of hops.


 Shag (1923), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/512/20
May 7, 2006  
A yellow appearance with a moderate white head. Not much going on with this beer. Standard issue stuff with a hint of lemons and hay. Good for hot day of drinking and not thinking sessions.


 21iceman40 (1731), vienna, West Virginia, USA
1.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/53/103/56/20
May 6, 2006  
Very clear with slight white head. No noticable aroma. Tastes like lemon flavored water with a dash of beer in it. Fuck this shit. This needs to taste more like beer already.


 pivo (2535), Germany
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 14, 2006  
Light nose, yellow color, fizzy head. Starts soft, light citrus malt, then a big broad hop bitter. Very un-Kölsch-like. Not a Kölsch at all. Far too bitter. But stil a decent brew.



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