Alaskan Summer Ale balances a softly malted palate with the clean freshness of hops. In the tradition of the style, neither overpowers the other. Both hops and malt come together to refresh and renew the palate. The straw-gold color and easy drinkability are an enjoyable way to celebrate summer.
Based on the traditional style of Kölsch beer brewed in Cologne, Germany.
Brewed in our original brewhouse in 1997, this beer is part of our Rough Draft series and has met success with each limited edition release. The enthusiastic reception led the Brew Crew to bring it to the West Coast as a summer seasonal. A gold medal at the 2008 World Beer Cup and silver at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival have Alaskan Summer Ale fans wishing it was available in every season.
Enjoy this Kölsch-style beer with delicately flavored foods like fresh, wild Alaska crab or halibut or try it as an accompaniment to salads. Either way, like summer, Alaskan Summer Ale won't last all year - so enjoy it now!
Ratings & Reviews
www.BeerAdvocate.com - Overall Rating: B / The Bros: Bwww.RateBeer.com - Style: 87
2009 Los Angeles County Fair Silver Medal German-style Kölsch
2009 North American Beer Awards Silver Medal German-style Kölsch
2009 West Coast Brew Fest Gold Medal Kölsch-style Ale
2009 Australian International Beer Awards Bronze Medal German-style Kölsch
2008 Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal Golden or Blonde Ale
2008 Colorado State Fair Silver Medal Kölsch
2008 West Coast Brew Fest First Place Mixed
2008 World Beer Cup Gold Medal Golden or Blonde Ale
2007 Los Angeles County Fair Bronze Medal German-style Kölsch/Koln-style Kölsch
2007 El Dorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival Third Place Light Ale
2006 Los Angeles County Fair Silver Medal German-style Kölsch
2006 California Brewers Festival Second Place Light Ales
2005 North American Beer Awards Gold Medal German-style Kölsch/Koln-style Kölsch
2005 Los Angeles County Fair Silver Medal German-style Kölsch/Koln-style Kölsch
2004 Los Angeles County Fair Silver Medal German-style Kölsch/Koln-style Kölsch
2003 Los Angeles County Fair Gold Medal German-style Kölsch/Koln-style Kölsch
Enjoy this Kölsch-style beer with delicately flavored foods like fresh, wild Alaska crab or halibut or try it as an accompaniment to salads. Either way, like summer, Alaskan Summer Ale won't last all year - so enjoy it now!
