Farmhouse Summer Ale
Flying Fish Brewing Company

Farmhouse Summer AleFarmhouse Summer Ale
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From:
Flying Fish Brewing Company
 
New Jersey, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
4.6%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.48 | pDev: 14.94%
Reviews:
220
Ratings:
615
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 08, 2021
Added:
Dec 20, 2001
Wants:
  18
Gots:
  96
A tribute to the highly drinkable "every day" beers from French-speaking Belgium. Contains Belgian two-row pale malt and 7% wheat. This beer is lightly filtered with an earthy, spicy hop character from imported Styrian Goldings hops and a beautiful rich creamy head from the wheat.
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Ratings by Dcunicelli:
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Rated by Dcunicelli from Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

May 24, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.62 by mltobin from Connecticut

Oct 08, 2021
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Reviewed by hopsputin from New Jersey

4.29/5  rDev +23.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A: light yellow color with some golden burnt notes. 3 finger rocky white head

S: bready malts. Light citrus and lemon. Crackers, caramel, sesame and pepper. Smells amazing

T: super grainy. Sweet grains, sweet grass. Sweet caramel and crackers. A little lemongrass and light citrus. The faintesttttt hint of funk. More crackers at the end

M: light mouthfeel. Slightly higher than medium carbonation

O: this is an awesome Blonde Ale. Great malts and hops balance. Light but flavorful. Really good stuff. Just what you want from the style
Apr 02, 2021
 
Rated: 3.62 by cgrunin from Texas

Mar 25, 2021
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Reviewed by GRPunk from Michigan

3.8/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Flying Fish Farmhouse Summer Ale (bottle from NJ trip poured into a wine glass).

A- A 1-finger white head tops a cloudy golden body that shows light carbonation. 4

S- Farmhouse aroma with sweet sugars, funk, and spicy hops. 4

T- Much like the aroma suggests, sugary sweet malts with funky flavors, and candied banana with spicy hops. 3.5

M- Medium body with moderate carbonation and a spicy bite. 4

O- A very easy summer drinker. 4
Sep 13, 2020
 
Rated: 3.33 by Curt3 from Ohio

Sep 08, 2019
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Reviewed by justintcoons from Pennsylvania

3.21/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
12 oz bottle poured into a shaker pint.

Appearance
Hazy blonde. Short white head. Light carbonation.

Nose
Lemon zest, nougat, wheat, cracker, and light spice.

Taste
Cracker, tangy wheat, and slight nougat. Lemon zest and a touch of peppery spice.

Mouthfeel
Light bodied, crisp, clean, off-dry, and refreshing.

Overall
A tasty farmhouse style Blonde.
Sep 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3.72 by countdoe from New Jersey

Jul 27, 2019
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Rated by Kelly10359 from New Jersey

3.28/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Much better than a bud light.
Jul 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.11 by mmmbeer89 from New Mexico

Jul 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.72 by Zaktcc from Maryland

Jun 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Stengelfoot from California

Jun 02, 2019
 
Rated: 2.98 by chiefz1 from New York

May 25, 2019
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Reviewed by daliandragon from Maryland

2.84/5  rDev -18.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
Plays the part with a nice golden color with wet head and lace and the de riguer biscuit note repping the nose. Bit of astringent graininess on the back end damages the flavor profile. Also a bit gritty in the texture. Seems like they were going for a bit of a Belgian spice thing but it went off the tracks. Pass.
May 18, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Apr 04, 2019
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Reviewed by Knoght5191 from Pennsylvania

1.45/5  rDev -58.3%
look: 1.25 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 1.75
Poor taste and a poor look. Flying fish seem to have alot of possibility with their brand but recently they seem to be lacking. This is just like drinking a bud lite. Sorry to say.
Mar 31, 2019
 
Rated: 1.54 by MacStinson from Michigan

Jan 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by bluehende from Delaware

Nov 26, 2018
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

3.42/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into an Accomplice IPA glass

L: Clear light golden pour with 2 fingers of fluffy white head. Thin rim of lacing.

S: Grainy... mild citrus.

T/F: Strong grain/light malts dominate the brew. A little sweet and biscuity. Mild spice and lemongrass. Light and drinkable. Well carbonated.

O: A pretty middle-of-the-road kinda beer. Easy drinking... flavor wasn't my speed, but I do like the low ABV and sessionability. Certainly not one to seek out... I'd have it again if offered.
Aug 18, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by alexsergio from New York

Aug 17, 2018
Farmhouse Summer Ale from Flying Fish Brewing Company
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 615 ratings