Summer Rays
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works

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From:
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
5.3%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.63 | pDev: 13.22%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
82
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 28, 2019
Added:
Jul 26, 2011
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
Formerly Summer Solstice
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Ratings by PDXHops:
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Reviewed by PDXHops from South Carolina

3.12/5  rDev -14%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
12 ounce bottle from Ryan011235, poured into a LaChouffe tulip. The first pour resulted in a see-thru straw body with a few lazy streams of carbonation bubbling up. Not much in the way of foam on top; on looks alone, this could've pass for a glass of Natty Light. After I was able to swirl the second half of the bottle, I got a more proper hazy body. (Still no head, though.)

Clean grainy nose that promises a tastier beverage than the Natty Light, but nothing outrageous. Light spicy and orange notes. The flavor kicks things up a notch with a more substantial dose of clove and coriander than I was expecting. Toss in some orange and tangy wheat and you've got yourself a fairly tasty little brew here. A bit on the viscous side; a dose of carbonation might do this beer good. Not bad at all, though. I could see having a glass or 2 of this on a sunny spring afternoon.
Oct 11, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.39/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Poured into a tulip, the appearance was a fairly bright yet chill hazy yellow color. Mild little white semi-foamy head quietly dissipated to leave some light lace.
The aroma had some hay/grainy sweetness trying to blend with some clove/coriander spice. Some grassiness and banana meshes in underneath.
The flavor moderately leaned towards the sweet side but somewhat develops a spicy side with more warmth. Light aftertaste of banaa, clove and earthiness.
The mouthfeel was almost medium bodied but sat just a touch under. Good carbonation with some smooth arrangement acting on my tongue. Finishes with some spice, banana and grassiness.
Overall, nice to try but where was the Belgian yeastiness? Those other aromas I mentioned seemed they were only there because the brewer put those there almost as if they were adjuncts and not the blend of a witbier yeast acting upon the Belgian malts.
Aug 28, 2019
 
Rated: 1 by Coho11 from Ohio

Sep 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by durwood64 from Ohio

Mar 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.81 by glass_house from Ohio

Feb 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.24 by Molson2000 from Canada (ON)

Oct 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by j0hnc2468 from New York

Aug 10, 2016
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Reviewed by SomethingClever from Ohio

3.79/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 oz bottle poured into snifter

A: Pale straw, light gold in color. Excellent clarity with just a light filmy white head.

S: Clove and coriander with a slight hay smell. Almost get light hints of nutmeg and cinnamon

T: Lots of banana, clove, nutmeg, and light bits of cinnamon.

M: Very light and refreshing body is very watery and smooth.

O: I am not a huge fan of this style, yet this one is very refreshing. Not something I would want to drink multiples of, but it wouldn't be bad every once in awhile.
Aug 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.62 by MJSJr from California

Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by ckollias from Maryland

Jul 02, 2016
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Reviewed by Weisenbeer from Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Good summer brew. The quality is evident as far as ingredients are concerned and the beer has a nice sweet finish. Sure to be a good option in hot weather. Slightly above average craft summer brew.
Jun 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by thinwhiteduke from Illinois

Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 2.97 by Mooslerfitness from Ohio

Jun 07, 2016
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Reviewed by superspak from North Carolina

4.32/5  rDev +19%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, no bottle dating. Pours hazy golden straw color with a 1 finger dense white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Light spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation retaining the cap. Aromas of big lemon zest, orange peel, pear, apple, coriander, pepper, clove, light banana, wheat, cracker, bread, herbal, grass, and yeast earthiness. Fantastic aromas with awesome balance and complexity of fruity/earthy yeast, spices, and pale malt notes; with great strength. Taste of big lemon zest, orange peel, pear, apple, coriander, pepper, clove, light banana, wheat, cracker, bread, herbal, grass, and yeast earthiness. Light herbal bitterness/yeast spiciness and slight wheat tang on the finish; with lingering notes of lemon/orange peel, coriander, pear, apple, pepper, clove, wheat, cracker, herbal, grasss, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a short bit. Fantastic complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/earthy yeast, spices, and pale malt flavors; with a great malt/yeast/spiciness balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Light-moderate dryness from spiciness as well. Medium carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, crisp, moderately creamy/bready, and slightly sticky mouthfeel that is great. Zero alcohol warming as expected of 5.3%. Overall this is a fantastic witbier! All around awesome complexity, robustness, and balance of fruity/earthy yeast, spices, and pale malt flavors; very smooth, crisp, and refreshing to drink. A highly enjoyable offering.
Jun 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by tdmccarthy from Illinois

Jun 02, 2016
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

3.24/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
This was like a lighter version of Bell's Oberon, and they're not exactly trying to hide it either. There may be a bit more Belgian-esque character to it overall though.
Dec 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by deonreds from New York

Aug 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by caahare from West Virginia

Aug 01, 2015
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Rated by Beerma from Ohio

3.73/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Nice light beer nothing fancy.
Jul 25, 2015
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Reviewed by ONUMello from Ohio

3.94/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle poured into a pint glass
A: Pale yellow, slightly hazy with a one-finger head that settles somewhat quickly
S: Wheat, coriander, lemongrass and a hint of pepper
T: Matches the nose, maybe a touch heavy on the coriander
M: Light-bodied, spicy and crisp
O: I may be scoring this a touch higher than I should as I just mowed the lawn but boy is it refreshing. Would be better with a bit less coriander or more of the citrus pee3l
Jul 14, 2015
Summer Rays from The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 82 ratings