5 summer craft beer recommendations from our beer columnist

It seems brewers are pushing out the summer crop of beers a little early this year.

On the Coast's beer columnist Rebecca Whyman gives her top picks for the upcoming season.

Moon Under Water Brewery - Light Side of the Moon 4.2%
A nice light lager that's perfect for patio sipping. Made with rice malt and orange peel, it's dry and refreshing.

Four Winds Brewing Co. - Sovereign Saison 8.5%
A dry-hopped sour saison with elderflower notes. These tend to be much higher alcohol beers and arebest sharedwith friends.

Brasserie Dieu du Ciel - Disco Soleil6.5%
This Montreal brewery has exported their beer to Vancouver. It is a citrusIPA made with kumquats.

Parallel 49 - Sour White Ale 7%
This ale is aged for a year inchardonnaybarrels giving ita lot of plum, pear and apple notes on top of acidity that will cut through barbecued foods really nicely.

Fernie Brewing -Slingshot Session Ale 4.5%
A full-bodied IPA with those delicious mosaic hops.