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Summer Ale
Back East Brewing Company
- From:
- Back East Brewing Company
- Connecticut, United States
- Style:
- American Blonde Ale
Ranked #62 - ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #19,669 - Avg:
- 3.8 | pDev: 11.32%
- Reviews:
- 14
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 11, 2023
- Added:
- May 06, 2013
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 29
A hoppy blonde ale with Citra, Simcoe & Galaxy hops.
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Ratings by Stum-pub:
Rated by Stum-pub from Connecticut
3.5/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Sep 18, 2015
3.5/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Sep 18, 2015
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by cbutova from Massachusetts
4/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A- 12oz can pours into a goblet with a ever so slightly hazed deep golden body and a one inch high puffy white crown. The head retention is really good and there is a ton of lacing.
S- A note of tropical and juicy stone fruits is the strongest character of the beer and it brings on hints of mango, peach, bubble gum, dank herbs and soft citrus. A hint of pale grains but mostly just the hops.
T- The malts open up just a bit more here with a medium sweetness, slight nuttiness and fresh mashed barley notes. The juicy hops are again there with a low-medium strength with bubble gum, mango, papaya, peach and a touch of citrus zest and tangerine. A hint of bread as well.
MF- Puffy and slightly creamy texture to the medium body. Impressive smoothness for a blonde ale and its just very soft on the palate. Ends with a medium bitterness.
I mean if you want some nice juicy fruits with some light grain notes that drinks extremely smoothly, this is for you and why not. A truly easy one to drink in the summer.
Jun 01, 2019S- A note of tropical and juicy stone fruits is the strongest character of the beer and it brings on hints of mango, peach, bubble gum, dank herbs and soft citrus. A hint of pale grains but mostly just the hops.
T- The malts open up just a bit more here with a medium sweetness, slight nuttiness and fresh mashed barley notes. The juicy hops are again there with a low-medium strength with bubble gum, mango, papaya, peach and a touch of citrus zest and tangerine. A hint of bread as well.
MF- Puffy and slightly creamy texture to the medium body. Impressive smoothness for a blonde ale and its just very soft on the palate. Ends with a medium bitterness.
I mean if you want some nice juicy fruits with some light grain notes that drinks extremely smoothly, this is for you and why not. A truly easy one to drink in the summer.
Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia
3.98/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from the tap into a pint glass. The appearance is an amber yellow color with a large white head. The aroma is hops and fruit. The taste is mild hops with fruit and malt. Has a mild hop bite.
Jul 15, 2018Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.97/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: hazy; gold in color; 1 finger white head that receded to a wispy cap; OK lacing;
S: floral, sweet malt, grapefruit;
T: lemon pineapple; hoppier than your average blonde; as it warms, the lemon really comes out; moderate long lasting bitterness at the finish;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; crisp;
O: refreshing; easy to drink;
Dec 14, 2017S: floral, sweet malt, grapefruit;
T: lemon pineapple; hoppier than your average blonde; as it warms, the lemon really comes out; moderate long lasting bitterness at the finish;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; crisp;
O: refreshing; easy to drink;
Rated by JohnWesolowski from Connecticut
4.7/5 rDev +23.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.7/5 rDev +23.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Clean, light body. Citrus aroma. Citrus taste with a touch of bitterness in the aftertaste. Good choice for drinking outside in the hot weather.
Jul 01, 2017Reviewed by 322wingedfoot from Pennsylvania
4.1/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From a 12oz can with date of 28MAR17. Pours a clear yellow/gold. Nice citrus, hoppy nose with a touch of dank. Nice, crisp palate with a little bitterness. A really nice, refreshing ale for the summer.
Jun 02, 2017Reviewed by lic217 from Connecticut
4.25/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look: Slightly hazy, nice head, lots of lacing, light orange color
Smell: Malt, bread, citrus
Taste: Orange citrus, resin/pine, bready, starts sweet, ends with a pleasant bitterness
Feel: Very drinkable, but not thin, prickly carbonation
Overall: Great beer, very drinkable and flavorful.
Apr 07, 2017Smell: Malt, bread, citrus
Taste: Orange citrus, resin/pine, bready, starts sweet, ends with a pleasant bitterness
Feel: Very drinkable, but not thin, prickly carbonation
Overall: Great beer, very drinkable and flavorful.
Reviewed by Davepoolesque from Massachusetts
3.97/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Out of a can and into a wine glass. hazy, golden in color. 1 finger, tight white head. Light, crisp and bitter. Some sweetness. Some wheat and fruity flavors. Not really flavorful or particularly good, but it's ok on this hot day. Summer sipper for sure.
Jun 21, 2016
Summer Ale from Back East Brewing Company
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
93 ratings
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