The Official First Sign of Spring: Summer Shandy

By Erica

I'm not a beer drinker. I'm more of an Ice Pick or Mojito kind of girl, honestly. But I do make an exception for Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy. 

I was introduced to the Leinie family of beers at the 2009 BlogHer conference in Chicago. To be clear, it wasn't really at the conference per say, but more like "at the bar around the corner from the hotel where the conference was held." My oldest and dearest friend, Becky, will forever have my gratitude for buying a round and introducing me to my beer soul mate. Yes, I like it THAT much.

Summer Shandy is a seasonal brew and is described as a Weiss beer with lemonade. It's light, refreshing and surprisingly not really "beer-y" tasting. It's available in most states from April until August. I typically get a six-pack or two right before the end of August and save them in my "beer fridge" in the garage for September and October seeing as it's still regularly 100 degrees here in Texas. 

Next time you're looking for a light, crisp beer to enjoy while soaking up the sunshine, might I suggest you crack open a Summer Shandy? And raise a toast to me for showing you the way to true happiness.

Comments

[Katie]

We used to make these ourselves--any light beer and a good lemonade will do. Definitely a sign of summer.

[Becky]

Oh, Summer Shandy, love of my life!

For a twist, pour a shot of Razzmatazz (or whatever your local cheap-ass version of Chambord is) into a glass, then fill the rest of the way with Shandy. Yum.

When fall comes, make sure you try Leinie's Berry Weiss. Also delish.

[ariel]

I'm going to look for this next time I'm out, I love trying new seasonal beers! Is this more of a "girly" beer (fruity)? Or do you think a guy who likes his beer the color and consistency of used oil (Guinness, bleh) would maybe like it?

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Next time you're looking for a light, crisp beer to enjoy while soaking up the sunshine, might I suggest you crack open a Summer Shandy? And raise a toast to me for showing you the way to true happiness.