Summit Maibock v. Schells Maifest

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by jollygoodfellow, Apr 6, 2013.

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  1. jollygoodfellow

    jollygoodfellow Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Wisconsin

    You can't go wrong with either. Maybe the Schells over Summit for the +.5%, I'll end up having more of the Summit due to it's inclusion in the spring sampler and it's 12 pk pkg at a great price. Both fine examples of style and very delicious this season. Kudo's go out to MN.
     
    #1 jollygoodfellow, Apr 6, 2013
  2. KarlHungus

    KarlHungus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,315) Feb 19, 2005 Minnesota
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    I did a side-by-side of these beers a couple weeks ago, and was suprised how similar they are to each other. Summit was a bit more floral in the aromatics, while Schell's was more floral in the taste. The deciding factor in which one I drink more often is the body. Schell's is just slightly too full bodied for me to drink more than one or two at a time, but Summit is just right.
     
    #2 KarlHungus, Apr 6, 2013
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  3. jollygoodfellow

    jollygoodfellow Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Wisconsin

    That's a great reply Karl, kudo's to you as well!
     
    #3 jollygoodfellow, Apr 6, 2013
  4. morimech

    morimech Grand Pooh-Bah (3,803) Nov 6, 2006 Minnesota
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    I like them both. I might prefer Schell's but I just have not seen it around this year. I usually buy a couple of 12-packs every spring too.
     
    #4 morimech, Apr 7, 2013
  5. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    Wish we could get the Schells in northern MN....I'll pick some up next time down in the cities...from past thoughts I think I would take Schell Maifest although it has a little more of an alcohol bite to it...years ago(late 90's) I thought Maifest was the best beer I ever had....still like it and Summit but have tempered my enthusiasm a little...
     
    #5 ZAP, Apr 7, 2013
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