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Goose Island Summertime

Goose Island Summertime

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A Kölsch brewed by
Goose Island Beer Company

Chicago, Illinois USA

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3583.13/5.03.13/5.05%79.5 Kölsch/Altbier P  Stats

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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 orville (137), Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/514/20

Apr 19, 2007  
This one really hits the spot if you want something smooth and refreshing yet with some complexity to. Too bad it leaves a harsh feeling of thickness in the throaht. Other than that this is a fine ale for a hot day, with a slightly floral aroma with almost no carbonation action. Not bad, but not the best summertime beer. To me the best smmmertime beer is Franziskaner on tap or a glass of Pilsner Urquell the world’s greatest pils.

cb23 (73), St. louis, Missouri, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/516/20
Jul 25, 2008  
Bottle. This is a very refreshing Kolsch-style brew. Perfect balance of malt with a dash of hops. Almost reminiscent of a wheat beer, except with more flavor. Would definitely recommend on a hot summer day.


 hopdog (4444), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/510/20
Jul 25, 2008  
12oz bottle, bottled on 05/21/08. Poured a medium and lighlty hazy golden color with an averaged sized white head. Aromsa of grains, wheat, and some citrus. Tastes follow suit. Thinner body.


 rudolf (1543), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/514/20
Jul 12, 2008  
Bottle. Goodbar Beer Club. Yellowy gold, white head. Nose is dougy malts, light lemon. Simple but nice. Flavor is lemon, doughy malt, undefined fruits. A hint of richer malt in the finish. Very good.


 Acknud (557), Morganfield, Kentucky, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/512/20
Jul 8, 2008  
After a hot day mowing this is a great beer. Very light with a small head. Wheat aroma and taste with a slight bitter hop finish.


 Bigmmartin (137), Dayton, Ohio, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/514/20
Jul 7, 2008  
Bottle. Excellent summer time brew. A nice German lager with a typical lager aroma characteristic. Clear golden in color with a white head. Flavor is lightly hoppy and fruity, but mostly lagerish. Similar to some pilsners, but with a more crisp and refreshing finish. Mild overall.




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