Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

humuluslupulus8

Arizona

4/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: The beer was a bright golden-yellow color similar to melted clarified butter. The head had a medium thickness, and was just slightly off-white.

S: The smell was mainly of the saaz hops (herbal and floral). The malt and hops aromas were fairly balanced.

T: The flavor was balanced between the sweetness and bitterness. There were also some hints of lemon and honey. The bitter hop finish was very short, which gave the beer a nice crispness.

M: The beer was fairly think from a good level of carbonation, but the head was creamy while it lasted.

O: Overall, I really enjoyed this beer. It is perfect for the summer when it's hot outside. The balanced flavor combined with the crisp finish allow this beer to be equally refreshing and flavorful.

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2011 00:34:29 | More by humuluslupulus8

45nDown

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-21-2013 03:10:59 | More by 45nDown

grubefresh

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-21-2013 02:00:51 | More by grubefresh

dcbeers

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-21-2013 01:58:16 | More by dcbeers

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-21-2013 01:53:33 | More by Kingcurio

johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-21-2013 01:37:33 | More by johntfox

Lucoli

New York

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-21-2013 01:23:42 | More by Lucoli

hyoung41

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

05-21-2013 00:53:31 | More by hyoung41

norinco

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

05-20-2013 22:20:37 | More by norinco

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-20-2013 16:01:07 | More by InspectorBob

thampel09

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-20-2013 13:37:32 | More by thampel09

twkirkby

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-20-2013 09:50:00 | More by twkirkby

MarshMan71

Illinois

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-19-2013 15:32:37 | More by MarshMan71

Snellgg5

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-19-2013 15:04:37 | More by Snellgg5

BeerAficionadoMCMXC

California

3.13/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

It appears a golden yellow. Carbonation is good. Smells a of cereal and barley with a hint of citrus background. The flavor follows the nose with regards to cereal like quality. The finish is slightly sweet with a balanced bitter finish. A nicely balanced lager on the palate and a light body characteristic to lagers. Being the third year I've had this beer in a row, I feel as though this year's batch is a little more bitter than before, but the balance is there, it lacks complexity. A fine lager nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 06:27:16 | More by BeerAficionadoMCMXC

tbone1384

Wyoming

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-19-2013 01:22:17 | More by tbone1384

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +15.5%

05-19-2013 00:46:48 | More by BeerForMuscle

Glen0matiC

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +15.5%

05-19-2013 00:28:02 | More by Glen0matiC

Orion901

Michigan

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-18-2013 23:47:56 | More by Orion901

afrokaze

California

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-18-2013 22:36:10 | More by afrokaze

bzach

Indiana

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-18-2013 22:15:45 | More by bzach

jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-18-2013 15:05:29 | More by jbarletto

beernads

Florida

3/5  rDev -18.5%

05-18-2013 06:58:30 | More by beernads

Omer4176

California

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-18-2013 05:15:03 | More by Omer4176

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-17-2013 12:47:12 | More by Xzfgiimtsath