Summer is around the corner, and that means you’re going to
need local beers to keep your thirst quenched and palate satisfied. With eight
distributing breweries in Jacksonville, there are plenty of beers to choose
from. But the beers on this list stand above the rest in their ability to
provide crisp refreshment without skimping on the flavor.
Buzzin Bee is unfiltered and brewed with local honey which provides a balanced
sweetness to counter the rye and wheat flavors. Hints of citrus fruits make
this an enjoyable summer beer.
Notes: Honey, orange, and hints of rye.
Notes: Honey, orange, and hints of rye.
4) I-10 IPA,
Intuition Ale Works.
This highly drinkable IPA packs a hop-forward punch without being too aggressive
for summer. Zesty citrus and resinous pine make this a flavorful IPA that’ll
quench your thirst when you need it the most.
Notes: Citrus, pine, grapefruit, and pineapple.
Notes: Citrus, pine, grapefruit, and pineapple.
3) Big John’s Apricot Wheat Ale, Bold City Brewery
Light, drinkable, and refreshing, this is a gratifying beer that’ll please the
palate. Complex layers of wheat, tart fruits, and sweet malts make this a
refreshing companion to those sweltering summer months.
Notes: Wheat, biscuits, apricot, and apples.
Notes: Wheat, biscuits, apricot, and apples.
2) Endless Summer
Blonde Ale, Pinglehead Brewing Company.
Endless Summer laughs in the face of naysayers who believe Blonde Ales don’t
have flavor. This beer starts with an inviting malt profile and finishes with a
crisp, clean, and slightly dry finish.
Notes: Biscuity malt sweetness, honey, and an earthy-dry finish.
Notes: Biscuity malt sweetness, honey, and an earthy-dry finish.
Brewed to commemorate their anniversary, J’Ville is an American lager done
right. It’s a clean and refreshing beer that will keep you comfortable during
the dog days of summer.
Notes: pale malts, bready yeast, honey, and lemon zest.
Notes: pale malts, bready yeast, honey, and lemon zest.
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| From Left to Right: Carolyn Graham, Brian Little, Sean Bielman celebrating the launch of Engine 15's J'Ville Lager |
