Summer Squeeze
BridgePort Brewing Co. / Brewpub

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From:
BridgePort Brewing Co. / Brewpub
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.38 | pDev: 14.79%
Reviews:
53
Ratings:
138
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 09, 2022
Added:
May 19, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  6
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Reviewed by maddogruss from New Jersey

3.4/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Had this on draft at the brewpub back in 2012.
A: pours golden body with small white head with nice retention and lacing.
S: not much of a smell; subtle sweetness
T: subtle earthy lemongrass and sweet citrus notes; dry aftertaste
M: crisp, light and refreshing;
D: nice feel and taste combo; solid summer beer
May 09, 2022
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.25/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Old review, been knocking out the PacNW section.

Pours yellow, mild 1/3" white head that goes away within a short amount of time (seconds). Commercial tug job about lemongrass and citrus checks out. Not huge on the smell similar to how I wasn't when I think New Belgium had that Yuzu beer I wasn't big on?

Taste is like, that weird stuff from the spice rack, non Belgian. I'll say this much, there is plenty of flavor for a blonde ale, this isn't the standard plain one, it has a lot of stuff going for a blonde ale, just not necessarily aspects I'm huge on. Seems like there might be a portion of the malt bill that is wheat. hints of straw. Carbonation was good. Had like the opposite of a dry back end, this was "wet" if you will.

If you want a light bodied beer with lots of lemongrass and spice rack herb to it, I would recommend for you. For me it was a "I didn't hate it, but its not for me, but I can recognize they hit what they were going for based on the label description."
Jan 30, 2020
 
Rated: 3.24 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Apr 19, 2019
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

4/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The appearance had a light orange/yellow body with a half finger white foamy head that rises a bit and then falls leaving some nice slightly foamy yet clingy lacing gracing the sides of the glass, carbonation is seen rising at a moderate pace. The smell had lemongrass and citrus are up front, lightly malted coming forth in the background but stays mainly subdued for the most part, and there’s a nice spicey/pepperiness coming through to tie everything together. The taste had lemongrass/citrus leading to a tangy yet peppery almost spiciness, spicy aftertaste, dry finish. On the palate, it sat at/about a light to medium, fairly sessionable. Carbonation seems good for an American Blonde Ale and good for me, becomes slightly crisp. Overall, actually this is one of Bridgeport’s best beers.
Jun 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.27 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Sep 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by nathanmiller from New York

Feb 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by afsdan from Colorado

Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by StephRai from New York

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by thufflife from Missouri

Aug 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by SJbigtuna from Washington

Jul 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by RedJem from California

Jun 26, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by dwtyler from California

Jun 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Metaltildeath from Washington

Jun 16, 2014
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Reviewed by SitkaSteve from Idaho

4/5  rDev +18.3%
I had this in a pint glass.
The appearance was a hazy golden yellow color with a decent transparency about it allowing some light carbonation to be seen rising.
The smell had a dry citrus cleaning grassiness about it. I guess that's the You juice but I've never had You juice, I'm only going with what I read on the beer.
The taste was the same with a nice spice added in.
The mouthfeel was light, somewhat drying but not too much. Semi - crisp and forgiving on my tongue.
Overall, other than Deschutes Summer Ale, this is one of my favorite Summer brews and is quite possibly BridgePort's best.
Jun 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by ricecracker420 from California

Jan 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by TimoP from Pennsylvania

Oct 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by jakecattleco from California

Oct 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by UnoMasBelgian from California

Oct 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kylemif from Oregon

Oct 04, 2013
Summer Squeeze from BridgePort Brewing Co. / Brewpub
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 138 ratings