Mybeerbuzz .com Highlights Summit Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime

Just a month or so I ago I really enjoyed tasting my way through the new Summit Brewing Mixed Pack IPA edition. That pack included their new spring seasonal and 21st Anniversary beer, Twenty-One IPA, and today I’m excited to sample their new summer seasonal.

The beer is called Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime and it first appeared in 2019 as part of the Block Party Box. Cabin Crusher will replace Summer Ale as the new summer seasonal ale putting Summer Ale on hiatus for now. Summit Brewing has traditionally brewed many German-style beers, so this new seasonal is right up their alley. Our pal Damian McConn brewed the beer with Northern Brewer, Loral and Lemon Drop hops as well as lime peel and lime puree for a refreshing crisp combination that is perfect for summer.

Summit Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime
Alcohol by Volume: 4.8%
IBUs: 30
Original Gravity: 11.5ºP
Color: Straw (2.3 L)
Hops Utilized: Northern Brewer, Loral, Lemon Drop
Malts Utilized: 2-Row Pale, Weyermann Barke Pils, Malted White Wheat, Carapils
Kettle Additions: Lime Peel, Lime Puree
Yeast: Kölsch yeast

Naturally I can’t wait to try Cabin Crusher, so off we go…

Summit Brewing Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime

ABV:  4.8%
Style:  Kölsch
Packaging:  12oz cans & 16oz cans
Appearance:  Slightly hazy straw/golden color
Aroma:   Citrus, lemon, lime, honey & mild biscuit
Mouthfeel:   Crisp & effervescent
Taste:   Prominent lime, biscuit malt, slightly spicy with a touch of tart lemon in the dry finish
Overall:  Cabin Crusher has the perfect combination of summer drinkability and crushability from the 4.8%-AbV and crisp clean flavors. The lime and lemon add an interesting twist to the Kölsch-Style beer and the overall balance makes for a nice combination and a really good lager.

Summit Brewing Cabin Crusher Kölsch-Style Ale with Lime is available now in 6 and 12-packs of 12oz cans as well as 16oz cans and draft. This brew has “Beach Beer” written all over it so get out there and try it for yourself.  And when you do try it, be sure to let us know what YOU think.