Thirsty? As that summer heat keeps on rising, so does our urge to grab a cold one. Many domestic microbrews around the country do their part by releasing fresh summer brews, many of which we’ll be covering in our beer of the week columns this summer. We’ll start off our summer ale coverage with Sierra Nevada’s Summerfest Lager, a light, smooth, refreshing pilsner-style lager. Summerfest Lager has a mildly tangy flavor with citrus and spice, finishing with plenty of room for more. That’s what makes a good summer ale– light enough to quench the thirst while leaving room for plenty more…

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