"Summer Beers"

[Pokes28]

Yesterday on the show Rich was talking about ManMosas which he had at some NJ hangout place. The drink was Blue Moon Beer, OJ, and orange vodka. That is one in a long line of what is called "Summer Beers."

A Summer Beer is not a style, it is a cocktail that has beer in it and is light and refreshing. There are a lot of different styles that take advantage of the beer. Blue Moon is made such that orange really sets it off. So they play on that.

One summer beer that I had last year in College Station, Texas used Fat Tire beer, Vanilla Vodka, and fresh made lemonade, served over ice. It is really nice. First off make a simple syrup of 3/4 cup sugar to one cup warm water, stir till blended then chill - I would make more than needed just to have it on hand. When ready to make the lemonade, fresh squeeze a lemon (since only need about half a pint, one lemon should be enough) into a pint glass with ice. Fill to a touch over half full with the simple syrup, add a shot (1.5 oz) of vanilla vodka then fill the rest of the pint glass with Fat Tire. It is damn tasty

[Beckster]

Generally, I don't care for beer. But I honestly, might like to try one of these these.

[MattInMinnesota]

I love summer beers. My favorite is Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy! It's awesome on a super hot day.

[Joe]

I love summer beers. My favorite is Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy! It's awesome on a super hot day.

That's the first beer I thought of. That's a great summer beer.

[JDubb]

I love summer beers. My favorite is Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy! It's awesome on a super hot day.

I love wheat beers in the summer. I think Shandy is way too lemonie. I am not a big fan of lemonade anyway but shandy reminds me a lot of lemonade.

Since I'm a wine guy, I drink a lot of rose wine in the summer along with white and some lighter reds.

[Joe]

shandy reminds me a lot of lemonade.

That's kind of the point.... :roll:

[Brian]

My favorite:

[MattInMinnesota]

I love summer beers. My favorite is Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy! It's awesome on a super hot day.

I love wheat beers in the summer. I think Shandy is way too lemonie. I am not a big fan of lemonade anyway but shandy reminds me a lot of lemonade.

Since I'm a wine guy, I drink a lot of rose wine in the summer along with white and some lighter reds.

Lienenkugels Sunset wheat is the shizzbsnappy too! I'm just a Linenkugels nut swinger I guess.

[Chip]

I love summer beers. My favorite is Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy! It's awesome on a super hot day.

I love wheat beers in the summer. I think Shandy is way too lemonie. I am not a big fan of lemonade anyway but shandy reminds me a lot of lemonade.

Since I'm a wine guy, I drink a lot of rose wine in the summer along with white and some lighter reds.

Lienenkugels Sunset wheat is the shizzbsnappy too! I'm just a Linenkugels nut swinger I guess.

Nothing wrong with that.

[LeNeve]

I love when Pokes drops beer knowledge. :high5:

I was really enjoying this beer last summer. Really good stuff.

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[Pokes28]

There is one note of distinction.

Summer Beer - is a line of cocktails with beer in them. These are not to be confused with a good beer to drink in the summer. Those aren't cocktails, those are just beer that tend to have good traits for summer consumption (light, fruit, etc). A "Summer Beer" is with ice whereas anybody that puts ice in their beer is a heathen.

[negadave]

I know it's not really a beer. but a lot of times if it's really hot out and i'm looking to change it up I'll get some twisted tea

[Joe]

Not really a beer either, but a good summer drink that comes from a tap. http://www.magners.com

[Pokes28]

My wife fell in love with Magners when we were in Europe a few years ago. Far better than Strongbow or the other hard apple cider out there.

[Joe]

I thought Magners was beer when I seen it on tap. I was surprised when I tasted it and realized it was cider. I think it will make the list for any cookouts I have over the summer and of course the big 4th of July party.