Samuel Adams Summer Ale
A very clear light yellow pour with a pure white bubble 1 finger head of foam in a pint glass. The foam slowly works down throughout the drink and leaves a light lacing around the glass. The aroma is very level. It is light and hints at the lemon taste but predominantly points to the wheat. There is a very slight spiciness at the end of each inhale. The taste is clean and very bright with lemon zest. The wheat lets you know that it is indeed an ale despite some of its more lager qualities. There is a nice fade to subtle spices and the bitter and tart of the lemon rind lingers. The mouthfeel is thinner than what I would like in most ales, but for a specifically summer beer and poured very cold, it will do. The carbonation is light and the thinness certainly adds to the thirst-quenching ability of the drink. Overall it is less than I would expect for a summer ale, but well suited for a hot afternoon with the promise of many beer enjoying hours.