
Surfers Summer Ale
Open-fermented, bottle-conditioned 0.5% summer ale from Rügen Island with a big orange and citrus nose and moderate tartness. Won World Beer Award Gold in 2019.
About This Drink
Rügener Insel-Brauerei makes this using the same open fermentation and natural bottle conditioning approach as the rest of their specialty range. At 0.5% ABV and 30 IBU, it sits in mild-bitter territory, accessible without being bland. The World Beer Award Gold in 2019 is worth noting for a style where alcohol-free entries often underperform. The pour is fiery golden with stable foam from the natural carbonation. The aroma is assertively orange and citrus-forward with tropical fruit underneath. On the palate it is moderately tart with fruity hop character, and the malt backbone keeps things balanced without getting in the way. The finish is fresh and fruit-forward, fading cleanly without sweetness. One of the more convincing AF summer ales around.
Ingredients
Brew water, malted barley, malted wheat, natural hops, yeast





