LEWISTON — Baxter Brewing Co., the all-cans craft brewery in Lewiston, recently released its first seasonal beer, Celsius Summer Ale.

“With our distribution now taking us to over 1,000 locations in Maine, and across the state of Massachusetts, we’ve had lots of demand for a series of seasonal varieties,” Luke Livingston, Baxter founder and CEO, said in a news release. “And there’s no better way to start than with this really special, deliberately different new ale, ideal for warmer weather and warm weather activities.”

The recipe for Baxter’s Celsius Summer Ale is the brainchild of interim head brewer, Ben Low.

“Celsius has a solid base of citrusy American hops,” Low said, “which gives us a crisp bitterness, without overpowering the summery touches that make this beer so unique: lemon and lime peel, Kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass. And while it’s intended to accompany warm weather activities, it pairs great with summer foods, too.”

“This may be the most refreshing beer I’ve ever tasted,” Livingston added. “Celsius is the first of what will be a continuing series of seasonal beers.”

Celsius Summer Ale is already available on tap in the Baxter Brewing tasting room in the historic Bates Mill, 130 Mill St., in Lewiston. Tours are conducted at noon, 2 and 4 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays, or by appointment.