Top 10 English Summer Ales Brewed in the United States
This list of the Top 10 English Summer Ales is based on results from the U.S. Open Beer Championship, Great American Beer Festival, and reviews from RateBeer.com.
English Summer Ale is a refreshing and easy-drinking style, known for its light straw to golden color, medium-low to medium bitterness, and light to medium-light body. These beers often feature a subtle biscuit-like malt flavor, thanks to the inclusion of torrefied or malted wheat (usually 25% or less).
Hop character can range from English and American to Noble varieties, providing pleasant flavor and aroma that’s always well-balanced with the malt base.
Draft versions typically have mild carbonation, while bottled versions may be moderately to highly carbonated. This beer style is meant to be crisp, refreshing, and thirst-quenching, making it perfect for warm weather. A low to moderate fruity ester profile is also common and acceptable.
1. Carver County Kölsch – Waconia Brewing – Minnesota
2. Hometown Blonde – RAM/Big Horn Brewery – Washington
3. Easy Livin’ – Crow Peak Brewing – South Dakota
4. True Blonde Ale – SKA Brewing – Colorado
5. Ale208 – Grand Teton Brewing – Idaho
6. Liquid AC – Karl Strauss Brewing – California
7. Ridgway Blonde – Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery – Colorado
8. Lil Sunshine Golden Ale – Latitude 42 Brewing – Michigan
9. Lean or Fat? – Revelry Brewing – South Carolina
10. Caught Looking – Black Tooth Brewing – Wyoming
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