beer_name: Samuel Adams Summer Ale
text: 12oz bottle with a best by date of August notched on the label. Straw-gold topped by a thick mat of white foam. Tangy, crackery wheat is evident and forms the base for the spicing. The lemon is quite refreshing and natural and goes well with the peppery character of the grains of paradise. Hops don't really make an appearance, which allows the spices and the wheat to shine. Finish is dry with a refreshing tingle of carbonation. A nice, and unique take on the style. It's great for hot summer drinking and pairs well with a variety of light fare.