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Summerfest

Available April–July

A refreshing summer lager for blazing days, Summerfest balances delicate yet complex malt alongside spicy, floral hops. Hints of lemon zest lead into a crisp finish, and the sessionable 5% ABV invites another round of this summertime beer that pours golden bright like the sun. 

style

Pilsner

abv

5%

ibu

28

Malts

Munich, Pilsner, Two-row Pale

Hops

Magnum, Saphir, Tettnang, Tradition

Yeast

Lager


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Your cold snap for any heat wave.

Stats

A pint of Sierra Nevada Summerfest next to its blue can

alcohol by volume (ABV)

5%

bitterness units (IBU)

28

carbs

14g

calories

155

protein

2g

Malts

Munich, Pilsner, Two-row Pale

Hops

Magnum, Saphir, Tettnang, Tradition

Yeast

Lager

See It. Sip It. Your Go-To Summertime Beer.

Summerfest is the kind of lager that shines when the weather turns hot and the food comes off the grill. Brewed with Munich, Pilsner, and two-row pale malts, it brings a light bready sweetness up front, then finishes crisp with floral, spicy hop character and a bright hint of lemon zest. At 5% ABV, it stays clean, refreshing, and easy-drinking without losing the layered flavor craft beer fans look for.

Compare the Taste of Summerfest

Compared with the bold, hop-forward taste of an IPA, Summerfest feels lighter, crisper, and more delicate, with subtle malt character, floral hops, and a bright hint of citrus. Compared with hazy beer, it is more polished and refreshing, with a clearer malt and hop profile that makes it especially suited for warm afternoons, cookouts, lake days, and long weekends outside.

Summerfest Food Pairings

For food, this summer lager pairs especially well with grilled chicken, fish tacos, bratwurst, picnic fare, and salty snacks. Its crisp body and gentle bitterness help cut through rich or savory foods while keeping each sip bright and refreshing.

People by the river toss a can of Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager
Recipe

Summerfest Trout

This one’s versatile—for the oven, grill or campfire! Summerfest simmers with the fish and veggies, creating a golden juice that highlights the brew’s faintly sweet notes—from Munich, Pilsner, and Two-row Pale malts—and its spicy hop character. The skin releases its grip on the meat for effortless, beautiful flakes of trout. Looks and tastes fancy, but the recipe is designed for the most entry-level cooks.

Get cooking!

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