Beer of the Weekend #1,125: Summer Soother
The beer of the weekend last weekend was a summer-themed brewed that honors Iowa’s favorite all-natural and homegrown bug spray: Summer Soother, brewed by the Lion Bridge Brewing Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Serving type: 12-ounce can. “CANNED ON 6/9/25” was printed on the bottom. Fresh! Appearance: Poured into a nonic pint glass. The color was light, slightly hazy gold. Big, billowy, off-white head dissipated slowly and unevenly, leaving a lots of trails. Smell: Not like the bug spray, thankfully! Light lemon, vanilla, light malt, and a touch of marshmallows. Taste: Light with citrus and vanilla. Lemon, light malt, vanilla, and a tough of caramel. It was smooth and had a nice, earthy bite. Fun facts about Summer Soother: • Style: Lion Bridge calls it “ale for outdoors.” I can’t pin it down to a specific style. • Price: $12.99 for a four-pack of 12-ounce cans at the Lion Bridge Brewery Company taproom in Cedar Rapids. • Alcohol content: 6 percent ABV. • The beer is a collaboratio...
