Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Philousa

California

3.85/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a very clear pale yellow with little foam that sinks back down with each sip. Light seems to pass through the glass, doesn't really catch anything in the beer itself. Aroma starts with very floral hops, then slightly pungent yeast, and bright, light lager malt. Very classic for the style. Light, crisp, honey kissed malt greets the tongue. Tangy yeast yields to somewhat bitter hops. I get some fresh cut grass/pulled weed taste, as well as sugary floral nectar. Feel is balanced as is the finish.

Very good beer when you want a quality pils. No part is a standout, but together they all mix to become a somewhat unique beer. It's like Voltron for your mouth.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2012 02:03:13 | More by Philousa

kguard

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-19-2013 04:27:30 | More by kguard

RWACKO

New York

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-18-2013 23:58:43 | More by RWACKO

andysc83

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-18-2013 23:58:38 | More by andysc83

hsus0225

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-18-2013 15:51:30 | More by hsus0225

frosted33

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-18-2013 00:38:10 | More by frosted33

peteh2112

Colorado

3/5  rDev -18.5%

06-17-2013 02:32:49 | More by peteh2112

Matt73

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-16-2013 23:43:01 | More by Matt73

jroberts8811

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-16-2013 20:34:41 | More by jroberts8811

Davepoolesque

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-16-2013 15:24:13 | More by Davepoolesque

Orange

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-16-2013 07:28:27 | More by Orange

avisong

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-16-2013 02:50:25 | More by avisong

NickSMpls

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +15.5%

06-15-2013 22:59:06 | More by NickSMpls

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-14-2013 14:36:08 | More by KStark

Rosanne

California

2.5/5  rDev -32.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

much like a Carlton draft but smoother

Shared a taster on-tap as part of four flights at the brewery; Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, Chico, USA. As part of a six-week West Coast beer tour. I rate to taste, not to style. See my blog for more details: carbeers.wordpress.com

Serving type: on-tap

06-14-2013 07:48:20 | More by Rosanne

danwho

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-14-2013 05:45:01 | More by danwho

Illmaticzx

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-14-2013 04:31:47 | More by Illmaticzx

ortie

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-14-2013 03:18:25 | More by ortie

Wedcat

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

06-14-2013 01:08:49 | More by Wedcat

hinemk76

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-13-2013 22:44:01 | More by hinemk76

awizzle

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-13-2013 22:19:57 | More by awizzle

Premo88

Texas

3.74/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

12 oz. bottle poured into pilsener

L: yellow ... pale yellow; about 1-inch head of white foam, pretty solid chunk of a head but little lacing; crystal clear ... in fact, might be the clearest beer i've ever seen.

S: grain; weak grain; slowly start to detect some very light, sweet malt ... definite sweetness, the biscuit/bread sweet

T: spice ... the spicy hops really bite up front, very noble pils-like; just a slight sweetening on the back end, not overly so but a nice little malt finish ... grain also shows up on the finish, light corn almost or maize

F: full carbonation, solid construction ... not watery or too light

O: what you'd expect from Sierra Nevada -- a solid pilsener, plenty of spice with a little sweetness that shows through here and there, about as drinkable a brew as one could find. also an obvious choice for a gateway beer. the alcohol kind of sneaks up on me with this one, which seems odd ... i'd like it more at 4.7% ABV or so, but hey ... i'll gladly take this one as is.

of all the summer pilsener/kolsch options here in texas, i'm not sure where this one ranks. but it's a can't-go-wrong choice because it's mighty good.

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 19:58:12 | More by Premo88

pajonkunz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-13-2013 16:43:26 | More by pajonkunz

Paccamacca

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-13-2013 04:53:19 | More by Paccamacca

ChalupaBatman

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

06-13-2013 02:26:06 | More by ChalupaBatman