With summer temperatures and grills heating up, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, has released its list of 2018 Summer Beer Suggestions. The beers come from BOP members located throughout the state, and offer consumers an opportunity to kick back, and enjoy the best craft beers in the land.
“Summer and cold craft beer go hand-in-hand, and Pennsylvanians are fortunate to have the very best brews right here in the Commonwealth to enjoy this summer,” said Dan LaBert, Executive Director of the Brewers of Pennsylvania. “Craft beers are brewed local and strengthen communities, so it’s important to get out and support businesses in the neighborhood. The BOP encourages consumers twenty-one and over to visit the members on our 2018 list as well as those who aren’t. There’s a craft beer out there with your name on it whether you’re a weekend sipper or craft beer connoisseur.”
Brewers of Pennsylvania’s 2018 Summer Beer Suggestions:
Crowded Castle – Phoenixville
Sundown Ale: A crisp, clean, and slightly tart ale that has been fermented with apricot creating a rich golden ale. Perfect for a warm summer evening while watching the sun set slowly on the horizon. 5.1% ABV.
Grist House – Pittsburgh
Chameleon DDH IPA: Tons of pineapple, papaya and citrus aroma with this double dry-hopped IPA. Brewed using a select yeast strain, Chameleon has a creamy feel and finishes with a crisp refreshing touch. 7% ABV.
Black Monk Brewery – Erie
Yinz Mupbeer: Belgian style Wit beer with unfiltered Wit, hints of orange and coriander with a slight tropical fruit finish. 5.5% ABV
Oak Brook Brewing Company – Reading
Peach Wheat Ale: Has a distinctively sweet peach flavor and aroma with a nice crisp finish. Perfect for just kicking back on a hot summer day. 5.0% ABV
Recon Brewing – Butler
14 Leatherheads: A beer drinker’s beer with no frills, this classic clean amber lager is brewed with noble hops and lagered over two months for a smooth taste. 5.25% ABV.
Erie Brewing Company – Erie
Bayfront Blonde: A clean, crisp American wheat beer fermented with real blueberry and pomegranate juice. This light-bodied, blonde ale has plenty of flavor and a remarkably easy finish. 4.2% ABV.
Yards Brewing Company – Philadelphia
A Summer Wheat Ale: Brewed with Belgian yeast, malted summer wheat and Styrian Goldings, which lends a touch of hoppiness. This refreshing blonde-colored ale is characterized by delicate notes of banana, clove and subtle spice. 6.5% ABV.
Wallenpaupack Brewing Company – Hawley
No Wake Zone: Munich style Helles Lager brewed with orange peels and citrus German hops. A light and refreshing lager with notes of fresh baked bread and orange zest. 5.3% ABV
The Brewery At Hershey – Middletown
Pom Beach Blueberry Pomegranate Wheat Fruit Beer: A clean, crisp American wheat beer fermented with real blueberry and pomegranate juice. A perfect way to cool off as summer temps blaze. 4.8% ABV.
About the Brewers of Pennsylvania – The Brewers of Pennsylvania is a 501c6 trade association that brings together leaders of Pa.-based breweries in order to promote and protect the brewing industry in the state. The Brewers of Pennsylvania, a strong and influential organization, serves the consuming public of Pa. by encouraging brand diversity in the market. BOP members employ an estimated 10,000 employees earning $296 million in wages and generating $1.1 billion in direct economic benefits to communities throughout the state. Its signature annual event is the popular Meeting of the Malts. #supportPAbeer
