Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - Summerfest Lager

A seasonal brew that is perfect for a hot day. This Czech-style pilsner is brewed by the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in California, is exactly what it says, only available in the summer. It has a bright yellow color, and the head fades away quickly with fine lacing as you can see in the photo.

Tastewise, it's crisp, dry, with a clean finish. On closer examination, it's also somewhat malty. It may just be me, but it took a little work rolling the beer around on the tongue to pick up the malt. It's more full-bodied than you would expect from a pilsner. The malt was faint in the bouquet, and I thought I picked up a hint of wheat in the aroma.

I liked it, and would definitely restock it when the summer comes around.