Summer Pils
A golden Munich-style Helles with a delicate sweet malt taste, an abundant hop aroma and flavor, a nutty note from the German pils malt and a spicy finish from Czech Saaz alongside Hersbrucker. It started in 1997 as Summerfest until a naming dispute with Sierra Nevada led to the switch, and it was the brewery's first lager recipe, adjusted almost every year until 2006. At 4.9% ABV it earned silver at GABF 2013.
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AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Pils
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
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