Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Beer Review #craftbeer #weissbeer #review

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy from Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company comes weighing in at 4.2% ABV with 13 IBU’s.  This is definitely a blown up mainstream craft beer, since it actually has air time.  I figured since summer just ended I’ll try one out so it keeps the season going.  Hope you enjoy!

Appearance- I actually really like the appearance.  It is a very hazy brew that almost looks unfiltered.  With an aggressive pour there is about a 1 finger head with very little retention.  The color itself is a very pale yellow with a lot of haze to it.  It honestly looks quite nice.

Smell- Right off the initial nose, I of course get lime and lemon right away, but there is actually a decently strong vanilla aroma to it that I enjoy.  With the second sniff, I get a faint malt mixed in with even more lime than before.  The vanilla is really surprising me, if you look for it you’ll definitely pick it up.

Taste- The initial taste is very mild with undertones of lime predominately.  Immediately followed by almost a rancid malt after taste.  If placed on the tip of the tongue the lemon does really pop out, with just a bit of that sweet smelling vanilla.  Summer Shandy is kind of a huge let down on the taste, not a whole lot going on with it.

Mouthfeel- Incredibly watery and has a high drinkability.  I think this could definitely be a session beer for anyone because it is extremely thin and light.  It is OBVIOUSLY a summer beer.  It really reminds me of a pineapple brew I had in Taiwan incredibly watery but goes down smooth. 

Overall, Summer Shandy is decent.  I would drink this as a lawn mower beer if someone gave me it.  I would not ever buy it for myself mainly because that is not my go to brew.  I would recommend it to anyone who wants a Shandy in the summer, but not to any serious craft beer fanatic.  This is highly sessionable to say the least. CHEERS!