Mybeerbuzz .com Highlights The Summit Crusher Soulmates Combo Pack

I just brought you the news of this variety pack in early May, so I’m excited to get a chance to test drive it for myself. I’m talking about the Summit Brewing Crusher Soulmates Combo Pack and here are some of the details from Summit:

After the successful extension of Summit Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime with Summit Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lemon last year, Summit Brewing Co. has decided to grow the brand even further with a new beer and variety pack.

Summit Lake Crusher Tangerine and Summit CRUSHER Soulmates Combo Pack will hit shelves just in time for summer. The new variety pack will include six 12oz cans each of Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lemon and the new Lake Crusher Tangerine. Still a Kölsch-style ale, Lake Crusher is instead spiked with tangerine peel and tangerine and blood orange purees. Sweet orange flavors meld with the zesty, citrus Lemon Drop and Loral hops to create a tangy, juicy brew meant to invite thoughts of relaxation. Between the bright lemon and warm orange, these brews will remind you of sunny days on the water and golden nights on the dock.

"Summit has long been associated with high quality, consistent and, in many ways, traditional beer styles. With that said, when we look around the current beer landscape and see the explosion that has happened in recent years with the tremendous growth that has been seen in categories such as seltzers, FMB’s, and more fruit-forward beer selections, we knew we needed to find a way to stay true to our history of blending innovation with traditional brewing methods in order to capitalize on this growing consumer segment. We started down this road a few years back by introducing Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime in a limited format," Director of Sales Brandon Bland said. "We made the decision that in order to maintain the focus of growth on our core portfolio, while still finding ways to reach new consumers, the best path forward was to begin to evolve what we had in Cabin Crusher into a wider focus on fruit-forward ‘crushable beers.’"

Summit Lake Crusher Tangerine is available as a 12oz can exclusively inside the Summit CRUSHER Soulmates Combo Pack alongside Summit Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lemon. Find Summit products near you using our online beer finder: summitbrewing.com/beer-finder.

I’ve previously sampled Cabin Crusher (details here) so today I’ll focus on the new Lake Crusher Tangerine…so off we go:

Summit Brewing Lake Crusher Tangerine Kölsch-Style Ale

ABV:  4.8%
IBU: 30
Style:  Kölsch
Packaging:  12oz cans
Appearance:  Light golden
Aroma:   Citrus rind and sweet orange
Mouthfeel:   Medium soft
Taste:   Fresh tangerine, bright oranges with a touch of lemon.
Overall:  Lake Crusher Tangerine Kölsch-Style Ale is a welcome addition to the Crusher family. The combination of Northern brewer, Loral and Lemon Drop hops plays nicely with the tangerine flavors of the tangerine peel, tangerine puree and blood orange puree used in the beer. The balance of citrus sweet and bitter flavors makes for a really refreshing and drinkable summer beer.

The Summit Crusher Soulmates Combo Pack is available now with six 12-ounce cans of each beer. Get out there and take this variety pack to the beach or lake, and when you do try it, be sure to let us know what YOU think.