Different Hoppy Summer Crushers

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  1. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    The Jacks Abby Pride & Parquet (Celtics beer) is pretty nice for this exact purpose. Also the newer hoppy lagers that OEC is putting out have been great.
     
    #21 Jcorn, Jun 8, 2021
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  2. HopsDubosc

    HopsDubosc Pundit (803) Apr 24, 2015 Vermont

    Been really digging the Zero Gravity variety 12pack x 12oz.

    Both Little Wolf and Green State clock in at under 5%abv and Conehead is under 6%.

    Madonna doesn't fit your bill, but is a deliciously bitter 8%er.

    Price is good too. $16 or so for the 12pack.
     
    #22 HopsDubosc, Jun 10, 2021
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  3. MrEff

    MrEff Crusader (478) Mar 21, 2017 Massachusetts
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    Consider going the hoppy lager route and take a look at the Jacks Abby mixed packs. All of the Brau series and the stronger Rising series are great hot weather beverages.
     
    #23 MrEff, Jun 11, 2021
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  4. another_beer_in_the_wall

    another_beer_in_the_wall Devotee (332) Jun 9, 2019 Rhode Island
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    I was pleasantly surprised by this and a few of their other offerings. I get a little bit of this vegetal/iced tea flavor on everything they make but it seems to dissipate fairly quickly.
     
    #24 another_beer_in_the_wall, Jun 11, 2021
  5. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    I agree. That’s a great mix 12. Bought it last weekend knowing that I love every beer in there and like you said great price.
     
    #25 DrStiffington, Jun 11, 2021
  6. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    The price point on those OEC brews are a deterrent for me, tho.
     
    #26 keithmurray, Jun 14, 2021
  7. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    Agree.

    What do people think of the Kolsch in the mix-12 which replaced the Dunkel (probably the least favorite of mine)? Can't claim to be an expert on the style or VT's authenticity, but a nice easy drinker with a clean finish. Of course the Helles Pils and Vienna are all nice summer drinkers too.
     
    #27 SunDevilBeer, Jun 14, 2021
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  8. shkin

    shkin Maven (1,305) Feb 6, 2011 New York

    Dunkel is my favorite, Kolsch is the least favorite. Wish they didn't change it.
     
    #28 shkin, Jun 14, 2021
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  9. nolanz14

    nolanz14 Pundit (827) Aug 31, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Probably my favorite sub 5% beer. I usually get multiple 4 packs when they release it.
     
    #29 nolanz14, Jun 16, 2021
  10. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Counterweight currently has cans of Hand Off.

    Hoppy Blonde brewed with Strata and Riwaka...5.4%

    Picked up more yesterday. I recommend.

    Framewerk cans too. Delicious lager at only 3.8%.
     
    #30 smutty33, Jun 19, 2021
  11. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Really wish FH was available here. Good price point/quality. Are they dating their cans yet??
     
    #31 smutty33, Jun 19, 2021
  12. MattInBklyn

    MattInBklyn Aspirant (274) Dec 27, 2017 New Jersey

    Montauk eastern haze +
    Peak summer session —
     
    #32 MattInBklyn, Jun 20, 2021
  13. Manfrombelmonty

    Manfrombelmonty Savant (1,165) Sep 12, 2010 Massachusetts

    I like the addition of the kolsch for the summer, but hope they bring back the dunkel fir colder months.

    I brought a 12pk to a mates yesterday and it was gone in the blink of an eye. Gonna be a popular one these next few months
     
    #33 Manfrombelmonty, Jun 20, 2021
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