STORY

Overview: Summertime Shanty is a clean, refreshing lemon beer brewed with Czech Pilsner Brewing Extract, Golden LME, Carapils Malt, Citra hops, Nottingham yeast, and True Lemon. It delivers crisp malt flavor, light body, bright citrus character, and an easy-drinking 4.25% finish.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a light, refreshing beer with crisp pilsner character, soft malt body, subtle Citra hop aroma, and a bright lemon finish. It is clean, citrusy, lightly sweet, and built for warm-weather drinking.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Lemon Addition Note: The True Lemon is added on day 10 of fermentation. Use 6 grams or 7 packets for a balanced lemon flavor, or add more if you want stronger lemon character.

Shandy Note: A shandy is traditionally beer mixed with lemonade. For a true shandy-style pour, add lemonade to the finished beer when serving.

WHAT YOU GET

• 1 Can Czech Pilsner Brewing Extract (HME)
• 1 Packet Golden LME
• 1 Packet Carapils Malt
• 1 Packet Citra Hops
• 1 Muslin Hop Sack
• 1 Packet Nottingham Yeast
• 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

YOU PROVIDE

6 grams or 7 packets of True Lemon, with more optional for stronger lemon flavor

FOR FANS OF

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

Lemon beers

Light summer ales

Refreshing citrus beers

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 60 minutes

Fermentation: 2 weeks

Lemon Addition: Day 10

Carbonation and Conditioning: 2–3 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 4–6 weeks total

Serving Note: For a true shandy-style drink, pour the finished beer with lemonade when serving.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is built for brewers who want a clean, light, refreshing summer beer with bright lemon character. The pilsner-style base keeps it crisp, Golden LME adds smoothness, Carapils helps body, and True Lemon brings the sunny citrus finish.