Fun Beers

These beers are great for the spring and summer because they are light and tasty.

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Allagash Blonde

Product - Allagash Brewing Co.
Brewed By: 
Allagash
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Blonde Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.1% ABV

Brewer Kevin Watson's interpretation of a Belgian Blonde. Brewed with pilsner malt and traditional, noble hops (Hallertauer and Saaz), this 7.1% ABV, straw colored ale has a light to medium body and a clean, crisp finish. Refreshing and delicious, just in time for Summer. Winner of a Gold medal at the 2010 GABF.

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Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.
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Allagash White

Product - Allagash White
Brewed By: 
Allagash
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Wheat Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV
Color (SRM): 
4º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
13 IBU

Our interpretation of a traditional Belgian wheat beer, Allagash White is unique and truly refreshing. Brewed with a generous portion of wheat and our own special blend of spices, this beer is light and slightly cloudy in appearance, with a spicy aroma.

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Pair with a salad with vinaigrette dressing or a fresh goat cheese. Excellent accompaniment to poultry and fish entrées or a dessert such as a spicy apple pie.
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Beer Works Haymarket Hefe-Weizen

Beer Style - Weizen
Brewed By: 
Beer Works
Self-Defined Style: 
Hefe-Weizen
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Beer Works Kenmöre Kölsch

Substyle - German-Style Klsöch Köln-Style Kölsch
Brewed By: 
Beer Works
Self-Defined Style: 
Kölsch
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Beer Works Bunker Hill Blueberry Ale

Beer Style - Fruit Beer
Brewed By: 
Beer Works
Self-Defined Style: 
Blueberry Ale
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Blue Moon Belgian White

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Brewed By: 
Blue Moon
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian White
Strength (ABV): 
5.4% ABV

Blue Moon Belgian White is a refreshing, medium-bodied, unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale spiced with fresh coriander and orange peel for a uniquely complex taste and an uncommonly smooth finish. The name "Belgian White" is a reference to the cloudy white, opaque appearance of the beer. "Belgian White" also refers to the style of beer, which has been brewed in Belgium for about 300 years. Blue Moon is traditionally served with a slice of orange to complement the orange peel used in the brewing process. Blue Moon was launched in 1995.

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Harpoon Summer Beer

Product - Harpoon Summer
Brewed By: 
Harpoon
Self-Defined Style: 
Kölsch-style Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Harpoon Summer Beer is a beer brewed to be enjoyed with summertime activities. It is light, refreshing, and crisp. The traditional serving style is in small, straight glasses which are constantly circulated among the tables in Koln's beer halls. This beer goes well with a wide variety of foods, including delicate dishes such as salads and seafood.

Now available in CANS!

Best With: 
Salads, pasta, seafood.
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Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen

Product - Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen
Brewed By: 
Harpoon
Self-Defined Style: 
Hefeweizen
Strength (ABV): 
4.8% ABV

This beer displays a cloudy golden color and a dense, frothy head. The yeast, which has not been filtered out, accounts for the cloudiness of UFO. Wheat malt tends to create a larger head than barley malt, the cereal grain most often used in brewing. The aroma has a faint but clear citrus-like character. This is produced by the special yeast and accounts for the Bavarian tradition of serving hefeweizens with a lemon. The lemon accentuates the yeast's fruity, tart fragrance. UFO has a soft mouth feel and a refreshing, light body.

Best With: 
Spicy foods and seafood.
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Harpoon UFO Raspberry Hefeweizen

Product - Harpoon UFO Raspberry Hefeweizen label
Brewed By: 
Harpoon
Self-Defined Style: 
Raspberry Hefeweizen
Strength (ABV): 
4.8% ABV

UFO Raspberry Hefeweizen is Harpoon's interpretation of the European practice of adding fruit flavors to wheat beers. It is an enjoyable marriage of beer and fruit flavors. After you have poured half the beer into a tall wheat beer glass, swirl the bottle three times to combine the yeast that may have settled to the bottom. Pour the remaining beer into the glass to create a generous, foamy head.

Best With: 
Pork, cheeses, and chocolate cake.
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Harpoon UFO White

Harpoon UFO White.jpg
Brewed By: 
Harpoon
Self-Defined Style: 
Witbier
Strength (ABV): 
4.8% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
10 IBU

NEW UFO SIGHTING: Introducing UFO WHITE
(available April - October)

NOW AVAILABLE IN CANS FOR 2013!

Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and a unique blend of spices, UFO White is the perfect choice for a summer’s barbecue, a night out with friends or any time you¹re thirsting for something a little different.

Appearance: hazy, golden yellow
Aroma: strong aroma of coriander and orange
Mouth feel: on the sweeter side of wheat beers

Best With: 
Shellfish, seafood, soft cheeses, and green salads
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Hoegaarden White

Product - Hoegaarden
Brewed By: 
Hoegaarden
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian White Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Hoegaarden is the authentic Belgian wheat or white beer. It has a unique and extremely complex brewing process whereby the brand is first top fermented and then is refermented within the bottle - ending up in a unique cloudy-white appearance. The brand's unique appearance is mirrored by its one-of-a-kind taste - sweet and sour beer with a little bitterness, slightly spicy, with a strong touch of coriander and a hint of orange, perfect for warm summer days, instead of other refreshing beverages. Refreshing, a little quirky, and decidedly different - naturally.

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This Belgian-style wheat beer works well on its own as an aperitif, but also pairs well with lighter fare such as salads with a citrus dressing. It can work surprisingly well with omelets made with apples and goat cheese. Some people enjoy this beer with a slice of orange as a garnish.
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Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy

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Brewed By: 
Leinenkugel's
Self-Defined Style: 
Shandy
Strength (ABV): 
4.2% ABV

A Shandy is lemonade flavored beer, a European favorite during the warmer months. And the light, crisp flavor makes it a great summer refresher. Each batch of Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy is carefully brewed using the finest wheat, malted barley and just a hint of real Wisconsin honey. Then, our brewmasters mix in fresh lemonade and citrus flavors to create an adventurous taste that’s perfect for those lazy days of summer. Available April through August.

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Long Trail Belgian White

Product - Long Trail Belgian White
Brewed By: 
Long Trail
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian White
Strength (ABV): 
4.7% ABV

Our Belgian White Ale is modeled after the original Belgian Witbiers brewed in monasteries during the early 14th century. The soft notes of citrus and spice are topped with a light fluffy head that finishes clean and crisp. This all natural ale is our latest seasonal brew, perfect for lounging at lake-side or celebrating at trails end...

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The refreshing citrus and spice character and delicate mouth feel of wheat beer makes it a great accompaniment to boiled veal weisswurst, lighter fish such as mahi-mahi, and salads made with citrus based dressing.
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Magic Hat #9

Product - Magic Hat #9
Brewed By: 
Magic Hat
Self-Defined Style: 
Not Quite Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.1% ABV
Color (SRM): 
9º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
20 IBU

A beer cloaked in secrecy. An ale whose mysterious and unusual palate will swirl across your tongue and ask more questions than it answers. A sort of dry, crisp, refreshing, not-quite pale ale. #9 is really impossible to describe because there's never been anything else quite like it.

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Best enjoyed with spicy foods and to bring out the spice in life.
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Magic Hat Circus Boy

Product - Magic Hat Circus Boy
Brewed By: 
Magic Hat
Self-Defined Style: 
Unfiltered and Unfettered
Strength (ABV): 
5.4% ABV

Our hazy shade of Hefeweizen is light bodied American style elixir of ultimate drinkability whose wheat malt character is capable of quenching serious thirsts of all kinds.

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Great with lighter foods, like sushi and salads. Or while watching life swing by with the greatest of ease on a flying trapeze.
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Magic Hat Blind Faith

Product - Magic Hat Blind Faith
Brewed By: 
Magic Hat
Self-Defined Style: 
English-Style IPA
Strength (ABV): 
6.2% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
60 IBU

An ale of enlightenment created to aid in deciphering the puzzles along life's road, and to interpret signs in the voyages of the spirit. Blind Faith is an extremely well-balanced India Pale Ale with a crisp, refreshing hop bitterness and a deep malt body to match.

Part of the IPA on Tour Series.

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With a bold emphasis on hop bitterness, India pale ales are the ultimate beverage pairing for spicy dishes. The sharp hop presence in most India pale ales can stand up to even the most devilish of spices in Cajun, Malaysian, Japanese, Indian, and Mexican cuisine.
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Magic Hat Summer Scene Variety Pack

Brand - Magic Hat
Brewed By: 
Magic Hat
Self-Defined Style: 
Variety Pack

#9

Lucky Kat

Wacko

Odd Notion

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Magic Hat Wacko

Product - Magic Hat Wacko
Brewed By: 
Magic Hat
Self-Defined Style: 
Beet-red Summer Beer
Strength (ABV): 
4.5% ABV

The song of summer.

Crisp like the morning, cool like the evening and quenching all day long. It's the beer that dances to the beat of summer. Pop the top and set your summer loose. Wacko is the song of summer.

A delicious, beet-red summer beer with a big malty aroma, a subdued hop bite and a clean, slightly sweet finish.

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Sea Dog Blue Paw Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale

Product - Sea Dog Blue Paw Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale
Brewed By: 
Sea Dog
Self-Defined Style: 
Blueberry Wheat Ale
Strength (ABV): 
4.6% ABV

Features the nutty quench of a wheat ale combined with the delightful aromatics and subtle flavor contributed by Maine wild blueberries. Seasonal Blueberry Wheat Ale from Maine.

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The complex fruitiness of fruit beers make them the ideal pairing with savory desserts, particularly chocolate, cream, and fruit based dishes.
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Sebago Hefe-Weizen

Product - Sebago Hefe
Brewed By: 
Sebago Brewing Company
Self-Defined Style: 
Hefe-Weizen
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV

Our Hefeweizen is a golden unfiltered wheat beer. It is Maine's original German-style Hefeweizen. We ferment it with a traditional German yeast strain which produces its unique fruitiness. Malted red wheat gives it a crisp body and dense white head. It is light in the body so it easy to drink at any time.

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Sebago Hefeweizen pairs well with shellfish, grilled vegetables and salads, as well as being an ideal thirst quencher.
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Shipyard Summer

Beer Style - Weizen
Brewed By: 
Shipyard
Self-Defined Style: 
American Wheat Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.1% ABV

Shipyard Summer Ale is a traditional American wheat beer. With its inviting golden color, mellow malted wheat flavor and less hoppy characteristics, it's sure to please those looking for a clean, cool taste sensation on long, hot summer days.

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Shock Top

Product - Shock Top Belgian Wheat btl
Brewed By: 
Shock Top
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-style wheat ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.2% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
20 IBU

As an unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale, this beer is naturally cloudy with a light golden color. The beer is best enjoyed in a tall, wide-mouthed glass. To serve the brew perfectly, follow these pouring guidelines. Pour the brew down the side of the glass until about one-half inch of brew is left in the bottle. Lay the bottle on its side and roll it gently back and forth, mixing the remaining yeast that has settled at the bottom. Pour the rest of the brew, producing a nice, thick collar of foam.
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Shock Top Belgian White pairs well with fresh salads, chicken dishes and Asian cuisine.
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Shock Top Variety Pack

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Product - Shock Top Variety Pack
Brewed By: 
Shock Top
Self-Defined Style: 
Variety Pack
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There's Something For Everyone!
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Shock Top Raspberry Wheat

Product - Shock Top Raspberry
Brewed By: 
Shock Top
Self-Defined Style: 
Raspberry Wheat Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.2% ABV
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White Birch Farmhouse Blonde

farmhouse blonde
Brewed By: 
White Birch
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Style Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.8% ABV

Drawing on brewing traditions from the farmhouse culture of Europe, our Farmhouse Blonde is golden in color with a slightly earthy and estery nose. Smooth pilsner malts round out this crisp beer

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White Birch Tripel

Product - White Birch Tripel
Brewed By: 
White Birch
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Style Triple
Strength (ABV): 
10.9% ABV

A slightly hazy golden colored brew. We used a combination of noble hops to bring in earthy and light citric hop notes. Belgian yeast notes, light spicy flavors, soft lightly sweet malts and a crisp dry finish. This is a favorite recipe and one that we’ve enjoyed cellared for up to two years.

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.
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Widmer Belgian Ale

Beer Style - Belgian Ale
Brewed By: 
Widmer
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Pale ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
26 IBU

Our Brewmasters' Release - The brewers have recreated a classic Belgian style Golden ale that holds true with a unique aroma and flavor. The ale has a hop spiciness that gives it a little extra pop. And at 6.5% ABV the drinker will feel a nice warming sensation while consuming.

The "W" Brewmasters' Release Series is from Widmer Brothers. A new beer every year. Built from the ground up by our hardworkin' brewmasters. Traditional, experimental, anything goes. Here's to trying new things.

Best With: 
A variety of entrees including entree salads, roast beef and fresh seafood