Brew52 » Summit

The old reliable Twin Cities metro area beer

Joe Lunchpail — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:16:03 +0000

The reason I say this is that, usually, no matter where you go in the TC, you can at least get yourself a Summit EPA. I take advantage of this when I end up at bars/restaurants that have limited beer selections. The Summit EPA, to me, is what Grain Belt Premium is to a lot of people. The EPA is not a world-class talent, but it sure beats the pants off of the typical bland domestic light beers. It is versatile enough to appeal to the light beer crowd, but is hoppy and flavorful enough for those like me that would rather take a punch in the teeth than to be stuck sipping a Bud, Miller, Coors, Busch, or Michelob. A reliable old friend that can be counted on to be there for me when others don’t show up, that’s my Summit EPA.

Great. Northern. Porter.

Joe Lunchpail — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:25:33 +0000

That about sums it up. A solid porter that is a lot lighter in body than it looks. Good flavor and aroma. I like it.

Re: Summit Winter samplers

I, too, was a bit confused at the selections included in the sampler. Lord knows I would’ve liked to see the Oatmeal Stout and/or the Porter in the mix. Something to think about, Summit.

get in my pie

flashmcduff — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:12:01 +0000

Very good porter and I’ll be making a Porter Pumpkin Pie with it for Thanksgiving . Thanks, indeed.

just ok(toberfest)

flashmcduff — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:46:02 +0000

I’d have to try it on tap to be certain, but this really didn’t impress me. It had the right combo of bitterness and maltiness but didn’t do enough of either one, it seems. I like Summit’s beers. Some are better than others. This one, thankfully, is seasonal.

Say no to pumpkin ales

Rett — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:58:54 +0000

Fall kicks ass. This year especially because it means I don’t have to water my new sod twice a day any more. And of course because of all the great seasonal beers. No not the Pumpkin ales, although I always buy a couple 6 packs, and I’m always a little dissapointed. I’m talking about Octoberfest.

I really enjoyed Summit’s Oktoberfest. I could definitely taste the higher alcohol content, but it went down smooth and toasty. We’ll see how Surlyfest which I’m about to taste here in a minute, and Schells Octoberfest taste in comparison.

line ‘em up

CJ Camp — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:08:48 +0000

Put a Schell Maifest and a Summit Maibock side by side last night, in an effort to get caught up around here.

They looked about the same, pretty blonde color, decent head on both. Nice mouthfeel, excellent flavor (I like the maibocks). No disappointments with either one. The Maifest was a little sweeter than the Maibock.

Both these beers appropriately provide a great transition from my winter beer preference (dark, heavy and sweet) to my summer beer preference (lighter, hoppier). I’m pretty happy that we have more around the house.

line ‘em up

CJ Camp — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:06:02 +0000

Put a Schell Maifest and a Summit Maibock side by side last night, in an effort to get caught up around here.

To Style

Eric — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:30:44 +0000

Mai Bocks are a sure sign of spring and summer to come, especially in Minnesota: They’re released in March, and you start looking forward to the Hefeweizens and Saisons–and then wham! you get 8 more inches of snow. I’ve been ready to leave the bock season for a couple weeks now, including the 2 or 3 I brewed myself, so it’s hard to finish this Mai Bock. With that, I think this nails the style. Strong, yet easy to drink with a nice sweet aftertaste. I have found that I prefer the darker bocks like dopples, so while I drank the entire bottle of Summit Maibock, I didn’t enjoy it!

I think I should like it more than I actually do.

Erica — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:37:27 +0000

A tad creamy. I do like the malt flavor on my tongue. The slightly hoppy finish is meh, more because that’s my personal preference than because it’s poorly done. I could keep drinking it, but I wouldn’t savor it.

Warms Me Up

Matt N — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:43:43 +0000

One of my favorite Summit beers. I’m not sure if it is just the coffee flavor, but it really warms me up. Great after hunting for the winter carnival medallion, or after shoveling, or after breakfast.