Sierra Nevada Summerfest Pilsner-Style Lager

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Chico, California

APPEARANCE: 3/3
Golden color. Rocky, white, lasting head.

AROMA: 3.5/4
Very little hop aroma, true to style.

TASTE: 8/10
Hop/Malt Balance: 3/4: Very clean, not too heavy. Some malt, maybe a little watery.
Aftertaste: 2.5/3: Slightly bitter finish. Very little yeast flavor–lots of grain. Sweet fades to bitter.
Mouth-Feel: 2.5/3: Some nuttiness. Very clean–a little more body would be good

OVERALL: 2.75/3: Refreshing! A great pils, a much better choice than the usual suspects. Better body, better taste–classic Sierra Nevada.

TOTAL: 17.25/20–Pour Me Another

NOTES:
Matt: Less flavorful than refreshing–like the best drink of water you ever had. Good.
Ben: An excellent pils–bigger body, flavor and hops than its big-brewery counterparts.