Main Squeeze
Alley Kat Brewing Company

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From:
Alley Kat Brewing Company
 
Alberta, Canada
Style:
Fruit and Field Beer
ABV:
5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 10.58%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
38
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 10, 2021
Added:
Apr 01, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  11
Our 2013 summer seasonal, Summer Squeeze Grapefruit Ale, was recieved by Alberta beer drinkers with open arms. You loved it so much we decided to make our Summer Squeeze our Main Squeeze.

A base wheat ale with real grapefruit used in the brew. With its perfect balance of flavour Main Squeeze is refreshing, light, and easy-to- drink. It's like drinking a bottle of sunshine!
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Ratings by Jediknight362:
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Rated by Jediknight362 from Canada (AB)

4/5  rDev +5.8%

Jul 09, 2013
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Mav221 from Canada (AB)

4.02/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Perfect for warm weather. The grapefruit taste is subtle, but the beer is very drinkable. You have to be careful you don't drink too much! If you like Alley Kat products, you will really like this.
Jun 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by ben741 from Canada (ON)

Apr 26, 2019
 
Rated: 4.8 by mwgedmonton from Canada (AB)

Nov 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.51 by cknoch from Canada (AB)

Jul 20, 2017
 
Rated: 2.89 by kvadiat from Canada (AB)

Apr 01, 2017
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Reviewed by Andrew_Smith from Canada (AB)

3.84/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Got this beer freshy fresh from the brewery. I was up there last weekend for unity brew and Gord deep fried 8 turkeys! Cheers

Look - No evidence of gelatin or haze. Good head retention and low or no lacing. Yellowy orange bordering on copper. Clear like a glass marble.

Smell - sculpiny. Less gfruit rind and more citrus blood orange. Almost minty but not mentholy. Smells like opening a well grown piece of mild citrus fruit. Very pleasant fresh fruit like aroma.

Tastse - Much thinner than sculpin. Probably no bittering additions. Slight juice quality from hops. Like biting a really good piece of canteloupe.

Feel - nice malt body despite dry finish. Low bu:gu ratio. Low to medium carbonation for the style. Slight hop stickiness that builds up over time. Very fresh sample!

Overall - exceeded expectations. At the time I had enjoyed what few samples of alley kat I tried, have an OD waiting for me. Will try more
Oct 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Corson from Canada (AB)

Oct 27, 2015
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Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)

3.73/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
A- Pours with a very fizzy head that never is more than just a patchy cover over the beer, and the carbonation is super aggressive....very much like a ginger ale in bubbles and color. Lacing is negligible in this super clear brew....looks aren't going to add anything to the score on this one.

S- Crisp, refreshing aromas of grapefruit and/or grapefruit rind is highly noticed. After this, there are mellow smells of malt, bittering hops and slight yeast. Nothing much else is noted....smells like summertime!

T- Super clean on the palate overall, there are muted hints of grapefruit, along with creamy notes of biscuit and yeast. Hop presence is very small on the finish, but very cleansing...nothing much else to say here!

M/O- Light bodied, and very effervescent, this beer is very well suited for a hot summer day, such as the one today that this being sampled with! I love the citrus notes and it isn't cloying at all on the palate....a super summer slammer! I will buy this again, and recommend Main Squeeze for the masses! Good job Alley Kat!
Jun 11, 2015
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Reviewed by microwavabledish from Canada (AB)

4.24/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pale golden color without a lot of head. Minimal lacing.
Nose explodes with grapefruit, but it's a fresh scent not sweet, sticky or off putting at all. I could just smell it all day and be happy. A little bit of hay on the nose as well.

Taste is fresh, juicy citrus. Grapefruit, lemon, and maybe the smallest touch of mango. A little one dimensional, but delicious on a hot day. Flavour starts sweet and as you swallow, leaves behind a little bit of bitterness. Not a bad thing.

Mouth feels a little bubbly. Not overly aggressive, but bubbly in a way that compliments the style. Light to medium body works well for this beer.

Overall: loses points on looks and a lack of complexity, but is absolutely one of my favourite summer beers. Not everything has to be complex and ultra nuanced standing in front of the barbecue, or sitting on the deck. If you see it, give it a shot!
Apr 17, 2015
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Reviewed by Bunman3 from Canada (AB)

3.99/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is a fun beer. Crisp, bright and refreshing! I am not a huge fan of fruit beers, but Alley Kat got this one right. The grapefruit is fresh and not overbearing - it is just the right balance. What separates the Squeeze from other flavored beers is that it is clearly a beer. The wheat profile is evident throughout and makes you want another.
Feb 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.7 by KentCstrait from Canada (AB)

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 2.96 by speedonthis from Canada (AB)

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Sep 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sathanas from Canada (AB)

Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Howlader from Canada (AB)

Jul 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by maclean25 from Canada (BC)

Jul 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by LDuke from Canada (AB)

Jul 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by ScottWestmaas from Canada (AB)

Jun 09, 2014
Main Squeeze from Alley Kat Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 38 ratings