Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager
When I was at the World Market last week, I noticed this beer sitting on the shelf so I decided to give it a try. The 2009 Summerfest Lager is a seasonal brew from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, California. There isn't much information on the label to tell you what to expect when you pop the cap. Most of the beers I have tasted in the past that identify themselves with summer usually have a little bit of a lemon flavor and aroma, but that's not the case with this beer. This beer is based on the pilsner style that carries a rather refreshing and crisp kick with a nice hop presence that doesn't go overboard into the realm of bitterness. This beer did not form a great head and it dissipated rather quickly as well with no traces of lacing left behind on the glass. This beer rings in at 5.0% ABV and an IBU rating of 32.
