California Lager or SN Summerfest?

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  1. Davidstan

    Davidstan Savant (1,189) May 24, 2014 Alabama
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    Can't decide which style lager goes down best. SN is more Pale and Cali Lager is crisper a tad lighter. Thoughts?
     
    #1 Davidstan, May 30, 2014
  2. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    SN Summerfest is a perfectly acceptable Pilsner, while there aren't many other beers like Anchor California Lager. I really like 'em both, but would take the Anchor if forced to choose.
     
    #2 TongoRad, May 30, 2014
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  3. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Does your store do mix-a-six? I would get both.

    If forced, I'd pick Summerfest, I find it crisper and the hop bite is more pleasurable. Nothing wrong with Anchor California Lager though.
     
    #3 AlcahueteJ, May 30, 2014
  4. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    Deciding between two winners. California Lager was to be released in cans this year but haven't seen cans in NC yet. The Cali lager is just so easy to go down. Hope to see those cans.
     
    #4 surfcaster, May 30, 2014
  5. StLeasy

    StLeasy Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2013 Illinois

    I personally would probably pick the crisp and hoppy Summerfest, but I more than enjoy the mild and malty California Lager from time to time.
     
    #5 StLeasy, May 30, 2014
  6. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    In the world I live in, you don't have to make this choice. Enjoy them both!
     
    #6 Orca, May 30, 2014
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  7. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Anchor California Lager.

    Cheers!
     
    #7 JackHorzempa, May 30, 2014
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  8. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,098) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Summerfest...in cans.
     
    #8 Mikecap, May 30, 2014
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  9. micromaniac129

    micromaniac129 Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I've had both. Summerfest buy a landslide on top of another landslide
     
    #9 micromaniac129, May 30, 2014
  10. Kinsman

    Kinsman Maven (1,457) Aug 26, 2009 Nevada

    Both are great beers. I live a couple of miles away from where the old Boca brewery was, which was the basis for Anchors California Lager recipe. Kind of cool so see that great piece of beer history being recreated for all of America to enjoy.
     
    #10 Kinsman, May 30, 2014
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  11. RangnaR

    RangnaR Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 California

    I feel dirty and wrong for even reading this thread as I've never had either, but now I feel compelled to try both while the getting's good! I mean, they're both local to me for crying out loud!
     
    #11 RangnaR, May 30, 2014
  12. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    Both are good beers. Sure love being able to pick up a few 12 pks of Summerfest in cans on sale. Such a great beer at any price, but almost feels naughty for $10. :slight_smile:
     
    #12 djsmith1174, May 30, 2014
  13. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    Anchor
     
    #13 hopsputin, May 30, 2014
  14. Davidstan

    Davidstan Savant (1,189) May 24, 2014 Alabama
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    Reason I ask is Summerfest is seasonal so hate to get hooked and lose the beer in the fall. Really impressed with Anchor beers I have had lately but 10.00 a sixer is tad high in my area.
     
    #14 Davidstan, May 30, 2014
  15. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    Two way different styles, but California Lager is miles better.
     
    #15 Harnkus, May 30, 2014
  16. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    You drink some Summerfest now and then you have the California Lager to fall back on. With so much variety on beer shelves these days, I don't understand the worry of "getting hooked." If you miss the SN Summerfest, there are some good year-round Pilsners to look for.
     
    #16 steveh, May 30, 2014
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  17. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    I love Summerfest. Haven't seen California Lager yet but will buy it as soon as I do.
     
    #17 dennis3951, May 30, 2014
  18. muck1979

    muck1979 Zealot (555) Jul 3, 2005 Minnesota

    We just started getting California Lager in the Twin Cities recently and I've really enjoyed it. But I'm kind of a Cluster hop junkie, so I'm sure that influenced my perception.
     
    #18 muck1979, May 30, 2014
  19. Genuine

    Genuine Maven (1,347) May 7, 2009 Connecticut

    I've been waiting for the temps to warm up here in CT so I can dive into some SN Summerfest. It's one of my favorite summer beers besides GI 312 Urban Wheat and Pale Ale.
     
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  20. SierraTerence

    SierraTerence Zealot (649) Mar 14, 2007 California

    SFB
     
    #20 SierraTerence, May 30, 2014
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