Is a Mini Cut Necessary During a Long Off Season Growth Phase

I have been in a surplus for six months now and I am starting to feel like I need a break. Is a mini cut necessary during a long off season growth phase? I am up fifteen pounds and while most of it is muscle I have definitely put on some body fat around my midsection. I am worried that my appetite is starting to fade.

I am thinking about doing a four week aggressive cut to clear out some of the fat and reset my hunger levels. I have read that this can actually help you grow more in the long run because it improves your hormonal profile. I do not want to lose any of the hard earned muscle I have built so I will keep the intensity high.

Have any of you successfully used mini cuts during your off season? How long do you usually stay in a deficit before jumping back into the surplus? I am based in Vancouver and I want to look decent for the summer even though I am still in a growth phase.