Saranac Summer Ale - Matt Brewing Company

wailingwench

New Mexico

2.28/5  rDev -26.9%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Eye Candy: Transparent dark-goldenrod. Thin edges. Minimal retention.

The Nose Knows: Overbearing artificial lemon candy coated with powdered sugar. Would do double duty as an air freshener in the bathroom. Sweet malt and spice beg to emerge.

Tongueland: Grassy wheat overtaken by lemon bomb. Peppery finish. Wierd. Regulated to the beer pong beer collection.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2005 22:49:32 | More by wailingwench

Kelp

New Hampshire

2.75/5  rDev -11.9%

05-04-2013 23:17:11 | More by Kelp

fx20736

New York

3.48/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

bought as part of Saranac's Summer Variety pack from Southtown Beverages on 4/26/13 for $ 7.99.

poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass, served at fridge temp.

appearance: Honey yellow with a one finger white head that leaves little lacing.

aroma: gentle, slightly fruity, slightly hoppy.

mouthfeel: solidly medium.

taste: nice pale malt with a gentle hoppiness and just a touch of fruitiness.

notes: easy drinking, well made. I could drink this all day.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 17:51:03 | More by fx20736

campfirebrew

New York

3/5  rDev -3.8%

04-04-2013 15:33:50 | More by campfirebrew

KYGunner

Kentucky

2.43/5  rDev -22.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Pale, straw yellow fills the glass as tons of bubbles line the edges and add no loft to a quickly fleeting head.

Very little scent to note I detected mostly corny adjuncts with some lemon tones.

The taste is weak but mostly adjuncts of corn or rice. Faint touches of lemon or citrus hit the tongue but they are fleeting and almost imperceptible. I'm very disappointed in this entry as Saranacs are usually a lot of fun and tasty.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2013 21:29:20 | More by KYGunner

Bill235

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -11.9%

02-22-2013 20:43:40 | More by Bill235

BamfBacon

Ohio

3/5  rDev -3.8%

02-17-2013 16:40:31 | More by BamfBacon

tobelerone

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-12-2013 04:30:48 | More by tobelerone

BeerLover99

New Jersey

2/5  rDev -35.9%

02-04-2013 16:53:12 | More by BeerLover99

DmanGTR

New York

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

01-29-2013 16:38:14 | More by DmanGTR

phishbone23

New York

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

01-25-2013 14:37:31 | More by phishbone23

Janeinma

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev +12.2%

01-20-2013 23:10:49 | More by Janeinma

cliff1066

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

12-11-2012 02:08:58 | More by cliff1066

Anacrusis

2.75/5  rDev -11.9%

11-18-2012 15:27:44 | More by Anacrusis

cfalovo97

Ontario (Canada)

1/5  rDev -67.9%

11-06-2012 20:06:37 | More by cfalovo97

TaylorK

West Virginia

3/5  rDev -3.8%

10-14-2012 20:43:47 | More by TaylorK

slim2043

Connecticut

2.25/5  rDev -27.9%

10-01-2012 00:28:23 | More by slim2043

bdn8183

2.75/5  rDev -11.9%

09-18-2012 20:51:13 | More by bdn8183

Davepoolesque

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -11.9%

09-18-2012 18:58:18 | More by Davepoolesque

kb2250

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

09-05-2012 16:29:16 | More by kb2250

KB24

3.13/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A - Light orange, one finger white head with no or little lacing.
S - Oranges and citrus.
T - The orange and wheat present, and some hops peek through at the finish.
M - Carbonation crispness is prominent, but not bubbly if that makes sense.
O - Nice beer for a barbecue or a warm summer day.

Serving type: bottle

09-01-2012 01:06:38 | More by KB24

BlurryVisi0n

New York

3.43/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served in a pint glass.

Appearance: Pure "beer" gold with little to no bubbles on the body. White head is about 1/4" probably less nothing spectacular here.

Smell: Light lemon orange peel scent.

Taste: Not bad at all with the citrus taste all over the body. Lightly sweet plus a little bitter complaints on my end.

Mouth: Judging from looks you would think the carbonation to be a little low, total opposite. Medium to heavy very very smooth.

Overall: Not as good as some other summer ales I have had but definitely satisfying at the BBQ, Salud!

Serving type: bottle

08-29-2012 23:18:48 | More by BlurryVisi0n

harrisjohnson

Maryland

2.75/5  rDev -11.9%

08-29-2012 00:41:20 | More by harrisjohnson

soupieman

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -3.8%

08-28-2012 00:20:30 | More by soupieman

TimoP

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev +4.2%

08-25-2012 16:19:01 | More by TimoP