June 17, 2025 2 min read

Sun’s out. Grill’s hot. You’re half-sweating, half-vibing — and there’s only one beer that fits the mood: Early Bird by Southern Tier. This Blackberry Lemonade Ale is summer in a can — juicy, tart, and low-key crushable at 4.5% ABV. If you’ve ever wanted your lemonade stand to grow up, get fun, and ferment itself… this is it.

The Specs:

  • Style: Blackberry Lemonade Ale

  • ABV: 4.5%

  • IBU: 30

  • Hops: Willamette, Centennial

  • Malts: 2-Row Pale, Toasted Wheat, Oats

  • Flavor Additions: Natural blackberry + lemonade flavoring

 

What It Tastes Like:

This beer’s got serious summer vibes. It pours a hazy golden-orange with a soft white head and an aroma that basically says, “You’re not going back to work today.” Here’s what to expect:

  • Big lemonade energy up front — tart, bright, refreshing

  • A swirl of blackberry sweetness that finishes smooth

  • Light malt base and subtle hops to keep things balanced

  • No sticky syrup vibes — it’s sweet, but not obnoxious

Reviewers say it drinks like a classier, less artificial porch-pounder. Think lemonade stand meets beer garden.

 

Pair It With:

  • Food: Grilled burgers, poolside nachos, or your aunt’s questionable potato salad

  • Activities: Floating in the lake, dodging lawn darts, or arguing about who’s the grill master

  • Glassware: A pint, a red Solo cup, or straight from the can — we don’t judge

 

About the Brewery

Southern Tier Brewing Co. has been crafting flavor bombs since 2002. From pastry stouts to tart sours to whatever this fruity magic is, they’ve never shied away from pushing boundaries. Based in Lakewood, NY, they’re always a step ahead and three beers deep into their next idea.

 

Final Word

Early Bird isn’t just a beer — it’s a seasonal mood. Bright, easy-drinking, and made for long, sweaty summer days. Throw some in your cooler and prepare to be the MVP of your next backyard hang.

 

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