Sunday, July 5, 2009

The Swill: Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager
The Still: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Chico, California
http://www.sierranevada.com
The Drill: Lager, 12oz bottle, 5.0% ABV, available during summer
The Spill: One wouldn't expect a light offering from a brewing company obsessed with hoppy creations, and you don't have to worry much when it comes to Sierra Nevada. As tame as lagers usually are (as this one isn't a major exception), Sierra Nevada still packs theirs with more hops than you would expect, lending the lager a nice bite and a crisper, cleaner finish than a lager usually yields, safeguarding their reputation as a true hop-head's brewing company.
Says Bill: I bought a 6-pack of this stuff last year, and wasn't really moved by it one way or the other. One online review called it "inoffensive," while another said it was the epitome of regular beer. That's pretty true in my opinion as well. It didn't leave much more of an impression on me than that, otherwise I'd be writing more.
Refill?: Sure. I mean, if that's all you got, sure. See? Even my final say is wishy-washy: 2 taps out of 5.

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