Summer Ale
Machine House Brewery

16oz can purchased at Bottles, in Millwood, Washington, for $4.49.

Poured into a nonic pint glass, this was a clear light golden color, with an initially big, bone-white head that dropped very quickly down to a thin ring.

Nose was malty, bready, fruity and sweet. English ale yeast aromas were very much on display.

Tastes like a pale mild, in the sense that it is lightly sweet and fruity, but the fruitiness is a bit more lemony and tart. There's also a little bit of a floral, grassy quality to the flavor. Finishes soft yet lightly crisp and bitter.

Fairly light bodied, with a light, soft, mouth feel and a lightly crisp finish.

This is something that I think I could drink several of on a hot day like today. I would definitely drink this again.

Clear pale amber with adequate foam in the Stella Artois goblet. Aroma of fresh yeasty bread and grapes. Rather sweet and malty, and more like a Blonde Ale than anything English. Sturdy body, flavors of honey and herbs with a hint of orange peel and white grapes. There is a pleasant finish with the herbal hop notes of Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a slight bitterness. This is a highly drinkable and flavorful brew of modest alcohol content. Yes, I"d rather have it than Michelob Ultra! From the 500 ml bottle purchased at Town & County Market in Mill Creek. Not dated.

Pours a clear yellow-straw with a finger of dense white foam atop. Aroma is mild, hitting notes of bread, biscuits, crackers, and light citrus hops. Flavor profile is bread, biscuits, crackers, raw grain, and citrus hops. The mild bread start turns into a semi-sweet finish. Mouth feel is creamy and constant. Thickness is medium. Overall, big time smooth ale with a playful summer hop pop at the end.

Cask. Reviewed from notes.