
Lightning Strike Summer Ale
The UK Golden Ale style (or Summer Ale) appears to have emerged in the mid 1980’s - with its origin attributed to a beer known as Summer Lightning, brewed by Hopback Brewery in Wiltshire, England. The brewer’s intention to produce a style of ale (5%ABV) with the refreshing characteristics and drinkability of lager with the added dimension of zesty hop aromatics was met with resounding success! Roger Protz, renowned beer author, once said “If I had to draw up a list of 10 world classic ales, it would include Summer Lightning.” So it’s no surprise that Summer Lightning became a multi-award winning ale and now has many commercial imitators. The recipe we have developed is an ‘easy to make’ interpretation of the cask version of Summer Lightning, with more malt and the addition of Northern Brewer hops this brew will achieve an even bolder result.
Beer Style: Ale
Colour (EBC): 8
Volume: 23L
Difficulty: Intermediate
ABV 5.4%
Alcohol by Volume
28 IBU
International Bitterness Units
EBC 8
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Lightning Strike Summer Ale
The UK Golden Ale style (or Summer Ale) appears to have emerged in the mid 1980’s - with its origin attributed to a beer known as Summer Lightning, brewed by Hopback Brewery in Wiltshire, England. The brewer’s intention to produce a style of ale (5%ABV) with the refreshing characteristics and drinkability of lager with the added dimension of zesty hop aromatics was met with resounding success! Roger Protz, renowned beer author, once said “If I had to draw up a list of 10 world classic ales, it would include Summer Lightning.” So it’s no surprise that Summer Lightning became a multi-award winning ale and now has many commercial imitators. The recipe we have developed is an ‘easy to make’ interpretation of the cask version of Summer Lightning, with more malt and the addition of Northern Brewer hops this brew will achieve an even bolder result.

| Beer Style | Ale |
| Flavour Profile | Hoppy, Fruity, Citrus |
| Alcohol Content | 5.4% |
| Colour (EBC) | 8 |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 28 |
| Volume | 23L |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Ingredients
1. Mix
2. Brew
3. Bottle
4. Enjoy
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