Vacationland Summer Ale
Gritty McDuff's Brewing Company

Vacationland Summer AleVacationland Summer Ale
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From:
Gritty McDuff's Brewing Company
 
Maine, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
Ranked #343
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,148
Avg:
3.35 | pDev: 13.43%
Reviews:
101
Ratings:
179
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 16, 2023
Added:
Apr 25, 2003
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  20
You can't put summer in a bottle, but we may have come close! When the weather gets warm we roll out our summer seasonal, Vacationland Summer Ale. Vacationland is an Extra Special Golden Ale that's light in color but full-bodied, with a snappy hop finish. A bit of extra time in the conditioning tank rounds out and mellows the ale. We use generous portions of pale malt with just a touch of wheat malt to give VSA unique flavor that?s richer than most summer brews. Cascade leaf hops add a delicate and forward hop character as well. It's the perfect brew for all things summer.

22 IBU
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Rated: 3.81 by StrangerTides from New York

Jul 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.46 by O-Meg from New York

Jul 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.27 by Arg914 from New York

Jul 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.13 by nodder from New York

Jul 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by GFD400 from New York

Oct 01, 2016
 
Rated: 2.75 by TTripp725 from Pennsylvania

Aug 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by williahd from Maine

Jul 29, 2016
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Reviewed by mikeg67 from New Jersey

3.7/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Portland, ME. Pours amber with white head. Aroma is of caramel malt and ripe fruit. Body is medium and crisp. Earthy, herbal hops, caramel malt and ripe fruit fill the mouth. Finish is long and earthy. Overall it is a nice brew.
Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by rderedin from Maine

May 15, 2016
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Reviewed by Grogsky from Canada ()

3.74/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice subtle hints of hops, what an IPA should be if it were brewed to have this bitter, floral romatic feature. Nice feel, a a clear, yet dark good looking beer.
Apr 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Drifter1 from Virginia

Aug 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by DPB2262 from Connecticut

Aug 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.31 by scaliasux from Wisconsin

Aug 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.2 by Prop28WasBetter from Connecticut

Jul 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.08 by jebrew from Maine

Jul 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.55 by msondel from Massachusetts

Jul 03, 2015
 
Rated: 2.83 by mitch3114 from New York

May 25, 2015
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Reviewed by KLHBB from Arkansas

3.34/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
After sampling a flight at Gritty's, I chose this. Floral, fruity, mild hops. Poured into a pint glass, I found it refreshing and good with dinner.
May 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.03 by Lefty_P_Hand from Maine

Apr 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.41 by Hootie159 from Massachusetts

Apr 11, 2015
Vacationland Summer Ale from Gritty McDuff's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 179 ratings