The Summer Original is Here to Save Summer

Summer is coming and with it comes the heat. I think we can all agree that one of the universal ways to make it through is by enjoying an ice cold refreshing brew. Kurt and Rob Widmer, co-founders of the 30-year-old Widmer Brothers Brewing, created a beer perfect for such an occasion. The brothers first brewed their version of Hefeweizen - the brewery's flagship unfiltered wheat beer - in 1986. At the time, they unknowingly created a new beer style: American Style Wheat. Since then, the award winning Hefe has helped elevate the 30 year old brewery to national acclaim, and has become a summer favorite. Hefe is light and citrusy, and at less than 5 percent ABV, it is the perfect beer for those hot summer days and nights.

Our friends at Widmer Brothers are back with a pair of Summer inspired badges for you to unlock while you beat the heat. The first badge, "The Summer Original" can be unlocked by checking-in to at least one (1) Widmer Brother's Hefe between today (May 22nd) and September 1st. For those who need extensive Summer time chilling, you can unlock the "100 Days of Hefe" badge. This more advanced badge can be unlocked by check-in to at least ten (10) total Hefe's by September 1, 2014.

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