Beer Review - Summerfest

"Summerfest"

It’s not my favorite!

It may be your favorite uncle’s!

But as a completionist, it’s my job to sample all the seasonal brews at Baseline Tap House at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Despite the fact I’ve had a taster before and handed it off to a friend!

BaseLine’s seasonals generally rotate between Sierra Nevada brews. Some of these are real hits for me. Sadly, I knew that the summer seasonal, “Summerfest” is a 5% ABV, 28 IBU, golden pilsner. That little bit of IBUs gives this a clear and refreshing pilsner that is refreshing when cold. But for me, that little bit of flavor still makes it a slightly bitter beer that tastes of beer, and just not my general taste.

Honestly, you can likely get “Summerfest” in most markets, like most Sierra Nevada beers on tap at BaseLine. It doesn’t get me excited to pass on other options on the tap list, like “Celebration IPA” which I bought several pints of last winter and bought six packs for at-home enjoyment. I even got out of sorts with that brew, as my brother-in-law, who does not appreciate a good IPA, drank my last can. Because, at the end of the day, my brother-in-law would have loved “Summerfest” and not made those faces that screamed to me flavor!

Who Drinks This? Honestly, my brother-in-law, who likes a nice crisp pilsner, would probably enjoy this pint and see the little bit of IBUs as a nice variation from his favorite macro beers. Otherwise, those who only want a light flavor and a refreshing beer on a theme park day will likely enjoy this brew.