Summer Landscape

Industrial Arts’ ‘Summer Landscape’ meets the ideal terrain for my dog days.

Beaches are nice for an hour or two. After that, the trifecta of sand, sun and heat overwhelm my poor Eastern European blood. Give me rustling leaves, chattering chipmunks, shady glades, mossy patches, and an endless sea of trees any day of the week. Throw in some beers, something to sit on while reading a book, and I’m in heaven.

Bring on the Craft Beer!

Industrial Arts’ ‘Landscape’ series remains my favorite spin on seasonal beer releases. Using all NY State ingredients, they brew a suitable lager for each season. Not only is it a great way to showcase the quality of NY agriculture, but it also introduces classic styles to folks drawn to their taproom for modern offerings (*cough*Wrench*cough*). Nowadays, lagers have become synonymous with the yellow fizzy stuff pumped out by various macrobreweries, but they’re so much more. Any attempt to demonstrate lager’s historical diversity is a winner in my book.

Speaking of that yellow fizzy stuff though, this year’s ‘Summer Landscape’ is a classic American Adjunct Lager; the style made famous by Budweiser, Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and others. 6-row pilsner malt and yellow corn from Hudson Valley Malt (Germantown, NY) meet Glacier, Williamette and Mt. Hood hops from Pederson Farms (Seneca Castle), in this light, but full-flavored lager. Each sip is a combination of soft grains, pretzels, spices and lemon zest. Incredibly refreshing summer treat that makes you wonder how the big guys got it so wrong.

‘Summer Landscape’ Specifics

Brewery : Industrial Arts Brewing
Location : Garnerville, NY
Style : American Adjunct Lager
ABV : 5%
Notable Ingredients : 6-row pils and yellow corn from Hudson Valley Malt; Glacier, Williamette and Mt. Hood hops from Pederson Farms
Release Notes : June 2019; seasonal release