Saugatuck Blueberry Lemonade Shandy 4Pk

Saugatuck Blueberry Lemonade Shandy 4Pk is a 5.0% ABV fruit shandy from Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas, Michigan, sold as a four-pack. Scoring 85 on BeerAdvocate, this shandy distinguishes itself from the crowded citrus-shandy field by layering tart blueberry into a traditional lemonade-and-wheat-beer base.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.0%  |  Origin: Douglas, Michigan, USA  |  Style: Fruit Shandy/Radler  |  Brewery: Saugatuck Brewing Company  |  IBU: 10

Production & Heritage

Saugatuck Brewing Company operates out of Douglas, Michigan, a small town on the Lake Michigan shoreline known for its resort communities and fruit orchards. The Blueberry Lemonade Shandy follows the classic radler tradition — a wheat-based beer blended post-fermentation with lemonade and blueberry juice additions before packaging. At just 10 IBU, hop bitterness is kept minimal, letting the fruit and citrus character lead the way. The blueberry addition separates this release from the brewery's standard offerings and from most shandies on the market, which typically rely on lemon or grapefruit alone.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh lemonade leads the nose, followed by tart blueberry and a soft, bready malt-cereal sweetness underneath. A subtle floral hop note rounds out the bouquet without competing with the fruit.

Taste: Blueberry arrives first on the palate, ripe and slightly tart, then transitions into a brighter lemonade character at mid-palate. Wheat-bread and lemongrass notes provide a gentle malt backbone. The overall impression leans toward the sweeter side of the shandy spectrum without becoming cloying.

Finish: Surprisingly dry for a fruit shandy, with a clean lemon-rind quality and a faint, pleasant bitterness that encourages the next sip. The blueberry lingers as a soft, jammy echo rather than a dominant note.

How to Drink Blueberry Lemonade Shandy

Serve cold — ideally between 38–42°F — straight from the can or poured into a tall Weizen glass to appreciate the color and aroma. This is a drink built for warm-weather sessions, not contemplative sipping. A Shandy Spritz works well by pouring it over ice with a splash of sparkling water and a lemon wheel for an even lighter serve. It also makes a surprisingly good base for a Beer-garita, replacing the standard lager with this shandy for added fruit depth alongside tequila and lime. For a low-effort brunch drink, try a Blueberry Beermosa — equal parts shandy and chilled prosecco, garnished with fresh blueberries.

Best For

• Backyard barbecues and poolside afternoons where sessionability matters
• Introducing craft-curious friends who find IPAs or stouts too intense
• Summer brunch gatherings as a beer-based alternative to mimosas
• Beach cooler packing when you want flavor without high alcohol

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blueberry Lemonade Shandy taste like? It leads with ripe, tart blueberry that transitions into a bright lemonade character, backed by soft wheat-bread malt and a surprisingly dry finish at only 10 IBU.

How does Blueberry Lemonade Shandy compare to Lancaster Blue Trail Lemon Blueberry Shandy? Both are 5.0% ABV blueberry-lemon shandies, but Lancaster's Blue Trail carries a slightly higher 3.7 Untappd rating versus Saugatuck's 3.6 across a much larger pool of over 33,000 check-ins. Saugatuck's version tends to read as more blueberry-forward on the palate, while Blue Trail is often described as more evenly balanced between its lemon and blueberry components.

Is Blueberry Lemonade Shandy good for beginners? Absolutely — the low 5.0% ABV, minimal bitterness, and prominent fruit-and-lemonade character make it one of the most approachable craft options for people who don't typically enjoy beer.

Where is Blueberry Lemonade Shandy made? It is brewed by Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas, Michigan, a small lakeside town on Michigan's southwestern coast near the resort community of Saugatuck.

What foods pair well with Blueberry Lemonade Shandy? Grilled chicken or shrimp skewers benefit from the shandy's citrus brightness. A mixed-berry salad with goat cheese mirrors the blueberry notes. Fish tacos with a lime slaw complement the lemonade acidity. Light lemon or blueberry desserts — think scones or tarts — echo the beer's fruit profile without overwhelming it.

What sizes does Blueberry Lemonade Shandy come in? The standard retail format is a four-pack of cans, commonly available in 12 oz or 16 oz cans depending on market availability.

Is Blueberry Lemonade Shandy worth the price? It positions as an everyday-drinking craft shandy — priced in line with other flavored four-packs from regional breweries — and delivers a more distinctive flavor profile than many mainstream lemon-only shandies at the same tier.

Why Blueberry Lemonade Shandy?

Most fruit shandies stop at lemon and call it a day. Saugatuck's version earns attention by weaving tart blueberry into the formula, creating a two-fruit complexity that few competitors in this style attempt. The 85-point BeerAdvocate score and over 33,000 Untappd ratings confirm broad consumer approval rather than niche hype. With its low ABV, negligible bitterness, and clean dry finish, this is a shandy that actually rewards repeat drinking across a long afternoon instead of fatiguing the palate after one glass.