I don’t think there is a beer from the Brooklyn Brewery that I don’t like. Every single one of them can stand out on its own and they have arguably one of the best lines of craft beers around with both core and seasonal brews to choose from.

This time, it was their Summer Ale that I fell in love with. I’m always on the lookout for great tasting, yet very drinkable beers, that are good for almost any occasion. It is light in alcohol, only 4.5 ABV, so you can make a session out of it. Here is what they have to say about it…

Brooklyn Summer Ale is a modern rendition of the “light dinner ales” brewed in England throughout the 1800′s right up until the 1940′s. They were also called “luncheon ales” or even “family ales”, because they were refreshing and flavorful without being too heavy. We brew our Brooklyn Summer Ale from premium English barley malt, which gives this light-bodied golden beer a fresh bready flavor. German and American hops lend a light crisp bitterness and citrus/floral aroma, resulting in a beer with a very sunny disposition.

It is perfect for socializing on a hot sunny day. It is light, but not weak. Brooklyn suggests that it can be paired with salads, seafood, quiches, and light spicy foods. They also say that it is great at brunch… my kind of people!

[rating: 4.0/5]