Zink Distributing Craft Beer Newsletter

Beers of Summer

It is without question that consumer tastes ebb and flow with the seasons so it is up to us to be prepared. Below are a selection of beers that go great with warm weather and the outdoors. There are few things more enjoyable than relaxing with a beer on a summer day on your porch, on a boat, on a beach, or just in your own back yard. The following beers should work out for you nicely.

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Scarlet Lane Laughing Water Australian Sparkling Ale Conjuring your inner laughter with Pride of Ringwood hops and Australian yeast, this sparkling ale is designed to quench your thirst and keep your spirits high. Native to Australia, the sparkling ale has a mild malty-sweetness, low bitterness with a unique yeast character. Perfect for the hot weather and dancing around the summer fire. Limited Time Only! Available In: Half Barrels Quarter Barrels 22oz. Bombers Click Here To  Read a Great Indiana On Tap Article About Laughing Water!

Arcadia Ales Whitsun American-Style Wheat   Brewed in the style of a mid-19th century English Festival Ale, this unfiltered wheat beer displays a translucent orange color topped with a creamy, white head. Wheat enhances the mouth-feel of the beer and produces pleasant bread-like notes while Michigan honey provides a caramelized sweetness in the flavor profile. This beer is spiced with orange peel and coriander and small amounts of three hop varieties pleasantly counterbalances the sweetness. Cans for Summer! Available in: Half Barrels Sixth Barrels 4/6 12oz. Cans 4/6 12oz Bottles Visit Arcadia's Website Here!

Quaff ON! Strawberry Blonde Quaff ON!'s Six Foot Blonde infused with fresh strawberries, what could be better! This draft-only item has been incredibly popular this summer. This beer is great for both novice and experienced beer drinkers alike. The fruit flavor is forward but not overpowering due to the use of fresh strawberry puree. For a Limited Time Only! Available In: 50L Barrels Sixth Barrels Click Here To Let Quaff ON! Tell You About the Beer on Their You Tube Page!

Green Line’s Double Meaning Its dubbed for one of Chicago’s famous elevated public transportation “L” lines - but also a portion of all draft proceeds go to environmentally savvy non-profits, thus giving the “green” a double meaning. It currently benefits the Trust for the Public Land nonprofit, see link below! Available In: Sixth barrels Half  barrels 6/4 16oz cans 2/12 NR cases 4/6 NR cases Click Here to Learn More About How Goose Island Gives Back with Green Line Pale Ale!

Tow Yard Hook Up Shandy Tow Yard's version of a shandy. This beer is Goldie Hops (a golden ale) blended with a locally made, citrus forward soda. A delicious and refreshing beverage for a hot summer day or makes a beautiful cocktail with some of your favorite spirits. Cans For Summer! Available In: Half Barrels Sixth Barrels 4/6pk 12oz. Cans Click Here to Follow Tow Yard on Twitter!

New Seasonal! 10 Barrel Pina! A pineapple and passionfruit infused summer ale at 4.8% ABV. Drinks well if poured into a hollow coconut halve, especially with a cool tiny umbrella, those are encouraged. Available In: Sixth barrels Half Barrels Click Here to Visit 10 Barrel's Website!

O'Fallon Wheach Peach Infused Wheat Imagine a smooth, clean wheat beer with a touch of peach and you get the idea behind O’Fallon Wheach, a peach wheat beer. Light, refreshing and crisp, it’s perfect for any occasion! Available In: Half Barrels Sixth Barrels 2/12pack cans Click Here to Visit O'Fallon's Website

Contact Us! David Mahaffa Director of Craft Beer             Cell: (317) 519-1778        Office: (317) 781-5800 x684 [email protected]

Erik Lundorf High End Brand Manager Cell: (317) 557-7639         Office: (317) 781-5800 x402 [email protected]