Public Coast Brewing recently released its first-ever shandy, incorporating blueberries from the Public Coast Farm to come up with Blueberry Fields Forever. Shandy is traditionally a 50/50 blend of beer and lemonade or lemon/citrus soft drink, though Public Coast’s version tweaks this recipe during the brewing process.

It’s complimentary with the company’s usual seasonal blueberry offerings, Blueberry Wheat Ale and Blueberry Hard Seltzer, which also use Farm berries. The brewery sent me samples of the new Shandy to check out.

Here are details from the press release:

Cannon Beach’s popular brewery releases Blueberry Fields Forever Shandy using blueberries from sister property, Public Coast Farm

Public Coast Brewing Co. has released its first shandy, Blueberry Fields Forever Shandy, a refreshing wheat ale blending tangy lemon notes with juicy blueberries harvested from the brewery’s sister property, Public Coast Farm. Originating from Britain, a Shandy is a beer cocktail made by mixing beer (usually a pilsner or lager) with a citrus-flavored beverage such as lemonade or lemon-lime soda, providing the inspiration for this new brew. Instead of mixing the beer with fruit flavors during the pouring process, Blueberry Fields Forever Shandy was actually brewed with Lemondrop hops, lemon puree, and Public Coast Farm blueberry puree to yield fruit-forward notes.

“We’re thrilled to be celebrating the arrival of summer with our first-ever shandy, the Blueberry Fields Forever,” said Ben Christianson, Public Coast’s brewer. “This new brew is bright and refreshing – as well as aromatic and balanced, with tart lemon and ripe blueberries from our very own Public Coast Farm. It’s a delightful beverage that evokes sunny days spent on the Oregon coast.”

An American wheat beer with 5.4% ABV, Blueberry Fields Forever Shandy was brewed with a combination of 2 row, wheat malt, flaked wheat, American Wheat Yeast, Willamette Hops, lemondrop hops, lemon puree and blueberry puree made from more than 420 pounds of blueberries from Public Coast Farm.

Public Coast Farm blueberries are included in numerous items at Public Coast Brewing, both in beers and in the kitchen: the seasonal Public Coast Brewing Blueberry Wheat Ale, Public Coast Brewing Hard Seltzer and Blueberry-Honey Vinaigrette. Blueberries are also incorporated in seasonal dishes and drinks at the Stephanie Inn including the Blueberry Bellini welcome drink upon check-in, Spiced Blueberry Chutney, and Blueberry Scones.

Blueberry Fields Forever Shandy is available on tap at the Public Coast brewpub in Cannon Beach as well as 16 oz four packs.