Crisp and refreshing summer beer suggestions?

Beer and Spirits
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I much prefer lighter (not Michelob Ultra people but say Peroni, Sam Adams Light, Stella Artois, etc.) to darker or fuller-bodied beer and am looking to try something “new.”

I’m also averse to super hoppy beers fwiw.

Any reccos?

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Ommegang Hennepin

Have you tried Boont Amber Ale? I think that might be pushing your limits but you do have Sam Adams lite listed.

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This is darker (reddish actually) in color but the most refreshing beer I know of:

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If you can pronounce it, you can drink it! [wink.gif]

How many of you does it take to open a beer bottle? neener

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Seriously though, have you tried Presidente?

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Ice cold…trust me on this one.

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Are you serious? neener

Peter, why don’t you just go to Marty’s and give Mr. Tryba your paycheck, he will set you up for the summer. [cheers.gif]

A couple of basic go-tos for lighter beers under the sun:
Hoegaarden
Czechvar (sp?)
Brooklyn Pilsner

Check out the wheat beer thread for some options there.

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This has become my new favorite beer as of late. It is fantastic!

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Delirium is fantastic but is about as refreshing as Mollydooker, no? Plus…it’s STRONG, not really a pounder.

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All great suggestions, except for the DTs!

Never tried Presidente, is that readily available? Czechvar is great stuff, I don’t think even Marty’s carries that though (Tryba?)

I had Tusker from Kenya at Bukowski’s in Boston last Friday, wish I could get 6ers of that here!

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i realize completely off topic, but a well made Americano - campari, sweet vermouth, soda on the rocks - is about the most refreshing summer drink that exists. Drink it in a highball glass with generous soda.

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sierra nevada summerfest and glissade

by the 24 pack at costco for $20ish

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Probably in EVERY corner bodega in the greater Bahstan area.

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Also delicious, creamy and refreshing with a little more body and malt:

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I would stay away from any beer made in South America or any of the tropical islands - they are good ice cold so you don’t have to taste the “nothingness” that they bring you -

Stick to the great Pilsners and Lagers made in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bavaria, Austria etc - great water sources - very unique taste profiles - the harder the brewery’s name is to pronounce - the better the beer -

I’ve yet to have an American Pilsner than could compare to even the mass produced beers coming out of those European regions - This Country’s pilsners are just too heavy and over-hopped -

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Have you tried Leffe? It is an ale but FULL of flavor!

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Keep em coming!

I’ve tried Bellhaven and like it - still prefer a lighter body though.

Believe it or not, I tried a Grolsch for the first time last night and it was solid - though I’m not going to be rushing to buy it.,

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I agree that it may not be the most refreshing but I don’t mind the 9% as it doesn’t overwhelm at all. If you are looking for one that you can have a lot of I like this a lot.

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My recommendation would be the Great Divde Colette - farmhouse saison. Very refreshing with a bit of crisp to go along with it. From CO, so not sure if you can get it locally.

I’d throw in a ton of wheat beers that would satisfy the “refreshing” part, though wheat beers aren’t really “crisp”.

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This beer hits the spot on a hot summer day!