Leinenkugel’s Turned Summer Shandy Into A Candle — Er, Shandle

Sure, summer is undeniably beer season, but I’d argue the true drink of the warmest months of the year is the Summer Shandy. Crisp and refreshing, both slightly sweet and perfectly tart, it balances beer’s bitterness so well it appeals even if you’re not a big beer fan (like me). And if you often find yourself wistfully thinking about the delicious taste of a Summer Shandy, you need Leinenkugel’s newest creation that’s transformed the beer-based sip into something new. 

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With a little ingenuity—and plenty of inspiration drawn straight from its Summer Shandy—Leinenkugel’s has developed a summer must-have you’ll want to set on your porch, patio, or deck all season long (especially on occasions when you have an ice-cold Summer Shandy in hand).

Enjoy a Summer Shandy Anywhere

Leinenkugel’s is releasing an all-new take on its own seasonal summer drink: the Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy Candle. Also known as the Summer Shandle, it’s a hand-poured candle that looks just like a real Summer Shandy.

Crafted in partnership with Milwaukee Candle Company, the Summer Shandle is made out of soy wax and features a cotton braided (and lead-free) wick. It smells like the iconic summer beverage, too, thanks to a blend of citronella, lemongrass, and even a few drops of actual Summer Shandy added to the mix. Plus, it’ll burn for over 40 hours and features ingredients that are phthalate-free, paraben-free, vegan, and cruelty-free. 

Best of all, you can bring the Summer Shandle along almost anywhere you plan to enjoy an actual Summer Shandy. (Well, almost anywhere—I wouldn’t bring it camping!) Thanks to the citronella in the candle, it’s outdoor-ready and can be the perfect bug-fighting addition to backyard barbecues, evenings lakeside, or sunsets spent on your porch.

Where You Can Find Leinenkugel’s Summer “Shandle”

If your fridge is already stocked with enough Summer Shandy to get you through the dog days of July and August, you need Leinenkugel’s candle to round out the experience every time you sit down to enjoy the iconic drink. And we’ve got good news: As long as you’re of legal drinking age (21, to be exact), you can pick up the Summer Shandle.

The Summer Shandle will be released on Leinenkugel’s website in two drops: one on July 16th and one on July 23rd. The candle will retail for $19, a nod to the beer maker’s history as the Summer Shandy celebrates 19 years in 2026. 

And there’s a bonus offer, too, if you want to make sure you have plenty of Summer Shandles to go around. If you buy five candles, you’ll get a sixth for free—yes, these come in six-packs, too. They really committed to the bit on this one.