Summers and summer alternatives

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  1. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    “I'll add Stoudt's Karnival Kolsch as a good summer option …” Good choice! I drank a Stoudt’s Karnival Kolsch yesterday as I watched the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils. Karnival Kolsch is an enjoyable beer!

    “Is there such a thing as an affordable, excellent saison?” Not that I am aware of. My ‘answer’ to that problem is that I homebrew my own Saison beers. For me, even a four pack of Hennepin is pricey.

    Cheers!
     
    #21 JackHorzempa, Apr 30, 2012
  2. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    A good reasonably priced Saison is New Holland Golden Cap. It is a seasonal that is available now (release was March 2012). Unfortunately for the OP, New Holland is not distributed to Louisiana.

    Cheers!
     
    #22 JackHorzempa, Apr 30, 2012
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  3. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    Alaskan Summer Ale is pretty widely available and affordable. It gets overlooked but it's one of the best examples of American-brewed Kolsch I've had.
     
    #23 afrokaze, Apr 30, 2012
  4. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Is that the Keller? > sniff < :slight_frown: I'm so home (away from home) sick.
     
    #24 steveh, Apr 30, 2012
  5. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    No such deals in Minneapolis (unless you work for the wholesaler, winky wink)
    About the nearest would be Bit 'tallboy' cases at $20 (in-code). Of course, there's PLENTY of past code beer of all types that will make the summer fly by like a bucolic, post-Grad School afternoon.

    I'll splurge and get a case of fresh, local Hefeweizen; if only I could remember who made one...
     
    #25 Chaz, Apr 30, 2012
  6. drgarage

    drgarage Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2008 California

    Anchor Summer is my jam. Can't believe it isn't out yet...
     
    #26 drgarage, Apr 30, 2012
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  7. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Unfortunately for the OP, Alaskan is not distributed to Louisiana. It does reach nearby Texas though.

    Cheers!
     
    #27 JackHorzempa, Apr 30, 2012
  8. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    I started drooling when I saw this pic.
     
    #28 yemenmocha, Apr 30, 2012
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  9. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    Celis White?
    Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
     
    #29 yemenmocha, Apr 30, 2012
  10. JoeyBeerBelly

    JoeyBeerBelly Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2006 New York

    I saw it at Trader Joe's yesterday but I didn't buy it. It's still kinda cool on Long Island.
     
    #30 JoeyBeerBelly, Apr 30, 2012
  11. JoeyBeerBelly

    JoeyBeerBelly Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2006 New York

    Flying Dog Wildeman is a darn good beer...

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    #31 JoeyBeerBelly, Apr 30, 2012
  12. ZethOfTheNorth

    ZethOfTheNorth Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 Louisiana

    Geary's Summer is an underrated kolsch.

    Anchor Summer, Weihenstephaner Original, and Cellar Door will be today's shopping cart.

    Thanks all...
     
    #32 ZethOfTheNorth, Apr 30, 2012
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  13. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Wow! Another Belgian style IPA from Flying Dog. I can’t wait to try this beer.

    I really like Flying Dog Raging Bitch.

    Cheers!
     
    #33 JackHorzempa, Apr 30, 2012
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  14. emilystrikesagai

    emilystrikesagai Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2011 Illinois

    If you get Boulevard I love their Tank 7.
     
    #34 emilystrikesagai, Apr 30, 2012
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  15. dap325

    dap325 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2009 New York

    I like Victory Prima Pils or Weihenstephaner Hefeweiss for a good summer beer.
     
    #35 dap325, Apr 30, 2012
  16. Horbar

    Horbar Pooh-Bah (1,593) Feb 24, 2012 Rhode Island
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    Narragansett Lager, the BEST Adjunct American Lager. Great on a sweaty summer day. Honestly, I am biased being from RI.
    Cheers!!
     
    #36 Horbar, Apr 30, 2012
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  17. beerme411

    beerme411 Initiate (0) Sep 28, 2010 California

    I've seen it around from the past two weeks in SF. So if it hasn't found you yet it soon will. Did not taste good to me though o well.
     
    #37 beerme411, Apr 30, 2012
  18. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    Harpoon Summer
    Sierra Summerfest
    AleSmith YuleSmith
    Firestone Solace
     
    #38 BrianTheBrewer30, Apr 30, 2012
  19. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    i like radrberger pils and chechvar
     
    #39 gatornation, Apr 30, 2012
  20. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Honestly, theres nothing better after cuttin the lawn than an ice cold Narry Tall Boy, god I cant wait for summer.
     
    #40 Dools9, Apr 30, 2012
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