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Crisp and tangy with refreshing lemon peel and a hint of pepper from rare Grains of Paradise.  Golden, hazy, & thirst quenching, this American wheat ale balances bright citrus, Noble hops & spice for a lively brew that’s perfect on any summer day.

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HOP VARIETIES

Hallertau Mittelfrueh

MALT VARIETIES

Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, and malted wheat

YEAST STRAIN

Top-fermenting Ale

COLOR

Golden, veiled, SRM: 6

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS

Lemon peel, Grains of Paradise

ALC. BY VOL/WT

5.3% ABV - 4.2% ABW

IBUs

7

CAL PER SERVING

166

AVAILABILITY

Seasonal (March - July)

TASTING VIDEO

Samuel Adams Summer Ale

TASTING NOTES

pepper
Grains of Paradise used in this beer provides a peppery taste that adds a distinct, yet subtle, bite and depth.
citrus
Real lemon peel in this beer provide a slightly citrus and spicy flavor.

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  • SummerAlethetrade
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  • THE TOOLS

    With its hazy golden color & bright character, this flavorful American wheat ale says summer.  The crisp citrus character of Noble hops, wheat, & lemon peel combines with the subtle peppery spice of Grains of Paradise.  Grains of Paradise, also known as the Melegueta pepper, are more closely related to cardamom than pepper. According to medieval legend Grains of Paradise was erroneously thought to have aphrodisiac properties.  This rare African pepper was first used as a brewing spice in the 13th century, and adds just the right kick for a lively, flavorful, & utterly refreshing brew. 

  • THE TRADE

    To create this crisp and citrusy summer favorite we combine malted wheat, lemon peel and Grains of Paradise.  The pepper adds just the right bite to the crisp cereal character and lemon citrus of this unfiltered wheat ale. The ale fermentation imparts a background tropical fruit note subtly reminiscent of mangos and peaches. All of these flavors come together to create a thirst quenching, clean finishing beer perfect for those warm summer days.

  • THE LEGACY

    Our summer brew is a spiced American wheat ale with its roots in Belgian witbiers.  These “white beers” first appeared in the 14th century in a wheat growing region near Brussels. The style got its name from its lighter color and cloudiness, or veil - the result of suspended wheat proteins in the beer. Instead of using the traditional orange peel  and coriander, we use lemon peel and Grains of Paradise to create our distinctive and refreshing summer quencher.

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The Boston Beer Company is America’s leading brewer of handcrafted, full-flavored craft beers. Founder and Brewer, Jim Koch, brews Samuel Adams® craft beers using the time honored traditional four-vessel brewing process, and the world’s finest all-natural ingredients. With over 30 distinctive, award-winning styles of craft beer, Samuel Adams offers discerning beer drinkers a variety of brews. The brewery has won more awards in international beer tasting competitions in the last five years than any other craft beer brewery in the world.

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