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Harpoon Summer Beer

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ABOUT THE STYLE

BEER SPECIFICATIONS

Style:Kolsch-style ale
History:
brewed since 1999
Orig. Gravity:13 P
Color:

Brilliant Gold 5 EBC

ABV:

5.0%

IBU’S:

28

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
salads, pasta, seafood

Harpoon Summer Beer is a Kolsch style ale.  Originating in the Rhineland city of Cologne (Koln), Kolsch ales have the characteristics that many people associate with lager beers.  Kolsch is brewed with an ale yeast, but like other northern German light ales, it is straw gold in color and light bodied.  The flavor is mild.  The hopping levels provide a crisp, dry finish that make this beer particulary refreshing. 

BEER CHARACTER AND GLASSWARE

Harpoon Summer Beer is a beer brewed to be enjoyed with summertime activities.  It is light, refreshing, and crisp.

 

The traditional serving style is in small, straight glasses which are constantly circulated among the tables in Koln’s beer halls.  This beer goes well with a wide variety of foods, including delicate dishes such as salads and seafood.

  

The overall character is light and refreshing, with a crisp, dry finish.

  
AVAILABILITY - April to August