Heavy Seas Smooth Sail Summer Ale Returns For 2016

imageFrom Heavy Seas:

Heavy Seas Beer is pleased to announce the “re-commissioning” of its summer

seasonal beer, Smooth Sail. This summer ale will be available in cans and on draft

from mid-April through September in all 17 states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.

“We’ve created a refreshing American wheat ale, brewed with lemon and orange

peel,” says Heavy Seas Brewmaster, Christopher Leonard.  “Smooth Sail finishes with a

subtle citrus kick at a quaffable 4.5% ABV.”

 

“Because it’s available in cans, it’s the perfect beer for sailing, trips to the park,

hiking, or just sitting on the beach with your friends,” says Heavy Seas Founder, Hugh

Sisson. “It is the perfect beer for folks with an active outdoor lifestyle during the summer

months.”


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Smooth Sail is a beer that has been in development for quite some time. With

more than 20% malted wheat, it has an airy mouthfeel and a frothy head. “We've

employed a neutral strain of ‘wheat’ yeast to produce a clean tasting beer that is

delicate on the palate,” says Leonard. “American hops are introduced late in the boil to

impart a crisp flavor dimension. Finally, dried orange and lemon peel went into our

hopback to provide a fruity, citrus aroma - without adding sweetness.”

The product specs are:

Style:  American Wheat with Citrus

ABV: 4.5%

IBU’s: 18

Malts: 2-Row, Wheat Malt, Carapils

Hops: Warrior, Hallertau, Cascade

Additions: Lemon and Orange Peel

“For anyone who is looking for a good summer drinker, this beer is the one,” says

Sisson.  “Climb aboard!”

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