What happened to 'Gansett Summer?

Discussion in 'New England' started by Dools9, May 2, 2013.

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  1. dumpman

    dumpman Zealot (600) Feb 6, 2010 Rhode Island

    Seems to be tasting the same as last year, as close as I can tell. Just as gansett said subtle changes in hop varieties can alter the flavor slightly but I don't have that info lasered into my brain.
    Bottom line imo it's acceptable to me.
     
  2. woosterbill

    woosterbill Pooh-Bah (2,807) Apr 6, 2009 Kentucky
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    Count me as another one disappointed with this year's, at least to a certain extent. When I tried a couple samples of it from a 12oz can at a fest, I thought it tasted fine - maybe a little less hoppy than I remembered, but of course that's to be expected with Lupulin Threshold Shift being the constant force that it is.

    Then I split a sixpack of 16oz cans during a round of disc golf, and my buddy and I both thought it was awful. Maybe old stock from last year that got put back out on the floor? I didn't check a date, but in any case it was a major disappointment.

    My fingers are crossed that NEBCO's Berlinerweisse will be canned and become my new go-to summer brew...
     
  3. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Hate beating a dead horse here but I just had a can from my second six pack canned in early April and it is not tasting like I remember it in the least bit, like its a 6 month old sixer or something. Stale malt, no hop citrus, just meh. Might have to pass on this one for the summer months.
     
  4. audioserf

    audioserf Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2010 Connecticut

    I'm working my way through a 6 pack right now and it's not great. Brooklyn Summer's several notches above (I have both in my fridge at the moment).
     
  5. RKing44

    RKing44 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2012 Massachusetts

    Could be a good idea to stop buying beer you know you don't like. It tastes the same to me, but if it doesn't to you then buy something else. So simple!
     
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