The Alaskan Brewing Co is in Juneau, Alaska, which means you cannot drive there – you have to fly or take a boat. So you know this beer has already had at least one fantastic voyage in it’s lifetime. This “Limited Edition Kolsch Style Ale” is a crisp, refreshing beer. I had some last summer though, so I don’t know how “Limited Edition” it truly is. It does have Shamu on the label, which is pretty cool if you’ve never been to Seaworld. Which I haven’t. I imagine it would be like this beer, but smell more like fish and have more splashing.The color is the shade that summer beer should be. There was little head on the pour, but then I poured slowly and carefully since I don’t like foamy beer. The beer is smooth at first, with no overwhelming anything – hops or grains or malts. Picture-perfect balance. It’s very easy to take a long pull, which is truly wonderful if it’s hot outside or you have been working hard and need a break. The finish has an ever so slight bite to it, and the carbonation adds to that by leaving a crisp refresh on the palette and left me wanting to drink another.
And another.
And another.

Specs: 12 oz bottle
ABV 5.3%
Bitterness: 18