SUMMERLEAZE

BEER REVIEW: 404

BREWER: Firebrand Brewing, Cornwall, England

STYLE: Hazy Pale Ale

ABV: 4%

VESSEL: 440ml tin

DATE OF POST: 4th July 2025

 

JYMI SAY’S…

Seeing as I have family that live in Launceston (the Cornish town where this brew is brewed) it was only ever a matter of time before I visited the Firebrand tap room. And a little earlier on this year, I did just that. With my sister and cousins we nattered the night away with fine food and pints of Summerleaze. A lovely time was had by all and the swig was greatly enjoyed. In my slight haze I had the clever brainwave of picking up a couple of tins for Sammy and I to review.

And here we are today…

Now unfortunately for me this one didn’t land too well. It was the aftertaste that really let it down. But, even though Summerleaze has not scored at all well for me I’m going to leave the negativity there. Because there are actually plenty of positives…

The peachy nose that leads the way is great, moving to a more citrus taste in mouth but still with elements of peach. The texture, though a touch thin, does make Summerleaze very drinkable and this is where this beer does well… situations like mine with my family at their taproom or as mentioned on the tin, a sunny beach gathering with friends.

It’s just for me, under test conditions, it struggled.

Jymi’s Rating: 42%

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

Step back in time to the golden glow of a Cornish sunset, where the sea breeze mingles with the scent of salt and ale. Summerleaze delivers a nostalgic nod to the past, wrapped in bold concentric waves of red, yellow, and orange, straight out of a 1970s surf shack.
On the nose? A tropical embrace of sweet pineapple, as inviting as a sun-drenched afternoon on the dunes. The first sip lands with pineapple upfront, a burst of smooth, juicy sweetness before giving way to a clean, bitter finish—a straight bat approach that doesn’t mess around. At 4% ABV, it doesn’t boast fireworks, but it packs a solid, no-nonsense flavour, perfect for a session after a day riding the Atlantic rollers.
Groundbreaking? Not quite. Strong offering? Without a doubt.
Summerleaze isn’t here to reinvent the wheel—it’s here to remind you why a well-balanced pint can still hold its own. A proper pint for a proper Cornish moment.

Sammy’s Rating: 77%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 59.5%

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