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SummerBright Ale

Colorado
United States
Summer Bright Ale
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
83
Aroma:
18 / 24
Flavor:
36 / 40
Appearance:
5 / 6
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Description 

Enjoy Poolside or Sprinklerside.

Breck Brew's SummerBright is the result. The craftsman's touch combines white wheat, two row pale and munich malt with the pacific northwest's most intriguing hops to create a bright, clean ale ideal for picnicking, evenings on the screen porch and enjoying the whims of the summer breeze.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.50%
IBUs: 
15
Served at: 
41°
Hops: 
Fuggle, Cascade, Willamette
Malts: 
White Wheat, Two-Row Pale, Munich, Carapils
Judges Review 
Owen Ogletree's picture
Judges Rating:
83
Aroma:
18 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

This light golden ale pours with persistent, white, delicate foam. Very clear and bright, the beer appears to have been filtered quite heavily. Subtle aromas of earthy cereal grains and gentle citrus lead to comparable flavor notes of cracked wheat, light lemon zest and extremely subdued hops that provide a hint of pleasant bitterness in the dry finish. With a wispy body, mild carbonation and modest alcohol content, this understated ale comes across as a very restrained beer that’s quaffable, refreshing and thirst quenching.

Brewery Introduction

Back in the 1980s, our founder Richard Squire was your typical ski bum – with one significant difference. He had a knack for making extraordinary home brews. For years, only his closest friends were able to enjoy his creations, but it didn’t take long for Richard to realize that his talents... Read More