Sierra Nevada Summerfest

Looks: 
2.666665
Smell: 
2.666665
Taste: 
3
Overall: 
2.666665
Description: 

Since their invention in the 1840s, Pilsener-style beers have become the world’s most popular style. With a nod toward the original Czech tradition, Summerfest is brewed to feature the best of Bohemian nature. Crisp, golden, dry and incredibly drinkable, Summerfest has a delicate and complex malt flavor and spicy and floral hop character—the perfect warm weather beer. (Description provided by company)

Beer Style: 
ABV: 
5.00% ABV
Availability Frequency: 
summer
Containers Available: 
can
bottle
Locations Where Available: 
nationwide
Store/Serve Temperature: 
40-44 degrees F


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Comments

RoadKill's picture
Submitted by RoadKill on

Light golden color, Sierra Nevada Summerfest, produced a thick, fizzy head that slowly receded. It bubbles like champagne. Smells of grain and fruit. Mostly a grain and grassy hops taste with a good bit of bitter bite. Lots of fizz on the tongue that distracts from the taste a bit.

I wouldn't reject Summerfest, but there are plenty of other pilsners or pale ales I'm more interested in.

Looks: 
4
Smell: 
3
Taste: 
3
Overall: 
3

Colin's picture
Submitted by Colin on

Pours a clear gold. One and a half fingers of bubbly head. Little retention or lacing

Nose is malty, with some subtle sweetness and slight bready yeast aroma.

Taste is very similar to the nose. Subtle hop flavor, but very little bitterness. Moderate finish, but again, not much bitterness. Aftertaste is quick and not bitter.

Light body with moderate high carbonation

A very nice summer lager, but nothing groundbreaking. Nicely balanced and easy to drink, but not a lot of character.

Looks: 
2
Smell: 
3
Taste: 
3
Overall: 
3

beermethatbeer's picture
Submitted by beermethatbeer on

Sierra Nevada's Summerfest is a Czech style lager. It pours a golden yellow color with a slight haze and a sea-foam white head. The nose is malt-forward, with a little bit of crisp sweetness. It tastes slightly sweet, with a touch of hop spice and a slightly dry (and refreshing!) finish. One of the better lagers I've tried I think. I don't usually enjoy them as much as I enjoyed this one.

Looks: 
2
Smell: 
2
Taste: 
3
Overall: 
2