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6 Summertime Beers to Wet Your Palate This August

Beat the heat and quench your thirst with a pint of one of these refreshing summer-inspired beers from some of our region’s most beloved breweries.

Hola Señor Mexican-Style Lager

TASTING NOTES: Malty yet crisp, easy-drinking, clean-finishing Mexican-style cerveza that’s best enjoyed extra chilled with fresh lime.
ABV: 5%
TRY IT HERE:
Knee Deep Brewing Co.
13395 New Airport Road, Suite H, Auburn, 530-797-4677, kneedeepbrewing.com

Hola Señor Mexican-Style Lager

 

Summer Lovin’ Lemon Lime IPA

TASTING NOTES: Ultra-dry IPA featuring an abundance of Simcoe hops, a kiss of Loral Cryo hops, and pounds of fresh lemon and lime zest, resulting in a refreshing beer that’s perfect for hot weather.
ABV: 7%
TRY IT HERE:
Moonraker Brewing Co.
12970 Earhart Avenue, Suite 100, Auburn, 530-745-6816, moonrakerbrewing.com

Summer Lovin’ Lemon Lime IPA

 

Who Needs Another Blonde Ale

TASTING NOTES: Crushable, thirst-quenching ale with a hint of sweetness. Best consumed in the company of others, whether at a BBQ or the beach.
ABV: 6%
TRY IT HERE:
LogOff Brewing
3054 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite J, Rancho Cordova, 916-706-0343, logoffbrewing.com 

Who Needs Another Blonde Ale

 

Rampart American Helles Lager

TASTING NOTES: Crisp, citrusy, German-inspired lager with balanced acidity, noble hop character, and a bread-like malt profile. The addition of organic California rice gives it an American spin, while a lower alcohol content makes it perfect for sipping on the porch or at the lake.
ABV: 4.8%
TRY IT HERE:
Solid Ground Brewing, 552 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, 530-344-7442, solidgroundbrewing.com

Rampart American Helles Lager

 

Puppy Pils

TASTING NOTES: Full-bodied, slightly sweet pilsner with light bittering notes and hints of graham cracker. Sip it alongside your pup on a sweltering summer day.
ABV: 5.4%
TRY IT HERE:
Dueling Dogs Brewing Co.
3030 Barrett Park Lane, Lincoln, 916-434-8141, duelingdogsbrewing.com

Puppy Pils

 


Victor

TASTING NOTES: Mexican amber lager brewed in the traditional Vienna style with a toasty malt backbone and slightly sweet caramel notes. The perfect choice for when you’re in the mood for a low ABV beer with loads of flavor.
ABV: 4.5%
TRY IT HERE:
Porchlight Brewing Co.
866 57th Street, Sacramento, 916-476-5384, porchlightbrewingcompany.com

Victor

 



—Compiled by Megan Wiskus

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