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Stiegl Hell lager

While Columbus was off “discovering” the Americas, this Austrian brewer had its head down doing something much more conducive to human happiness. Stiegl has been in action since at least 1492, but this is the first time its Hell Lager, created in 2020, has been made available in the UK. Following the helles style, it’s bottom-fermented and made with regionally sourced malts. With 100 per cent aroma hops, it clocks in at 4.5 per cent ABV. It’s got soft bready notes, a lick of grassy hops, a little sweetness and a mild bitter finish; in other words, it’s a proper summer slurper. With it pairing well with shellfish, grilled white meats and spicy foods, it’s time to pull out that grill. Available through Euroboozer in 50l kegs and 500ml bottles.

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Bathtub Gin Persian Lime & Orange Blossom

Because we’re already sweet enough, this dry and unsweetened gin is a little different from the raft of fruit flavours that keep coming to market. Not that there’s anything wrong with them. But if your customers are looking for something a little different, a little more nuanced, then here it is. Bathtub’s gin uses zesty lime peel, alongside citrus oil for added oompf. Orange peel is cold infused for seven days and there’s also a little gentle spice. For the best serve, mix with bitter lemon.

Dolin Bitter de Chambéry

Describing itself as the French answer to that most ubiquitous of summer drinks – the orange wonder that sparks a million orders at the bar, the Italian Aperol spritz – is this new tipple from Dolin. Made with an infusion of plants, herbs and fruits in a mix of neutral alcohol and wine, it’s best mixed as part of a spritz or sipped just chilled with a slice of orange. There’s bitterness from the cranberries, juicy strawberry, pomegranate and peach and a little honey. Look for a touch of chocolate and some floral notes too. And at just 16 per cent ABV, it’s a lighter option.

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Adnams and DEYA Brewing Boat Trip Pale Ale

Smashing a pale ale on a hot summer day might be the closest to heaven you can get in daily life. So here’s a new one from Adnams. Brewed in collaboration with Cheltenham’s DEYA Brewing Company, this four per cent ABV golden pale ale has notes of summer fruits – a little peach, lime and zingy orange – and elderflower from its English Mystic hops. The very specific food pairing recommendations suggest to match with Persian-style lamb flatbreads or spiced aubergine brioche burgers and pickled cucumber, both of which sound incredible, honestly.

Love Bite & Sanguine

A red wine in summer? A chilled red? Make some room in the fridge for these two cool cucumbers. At 12 per cent ABV, Love Bite is a South African lowintervention natural wine from the Stellenbosch area, picked from old vines for their red fruit flavour, soft tannins and a little salinity. It’s vegan-friendly too. Or if you have some customers looking to skip the alcohol altogether, Sanguine is alcoholfree. Made from Tempranillo grapes and red and dark fruits, it promises the dry finish and tannins you’d expect from a full-strength red. Serve both of them chilled. You heard us.