Summit - Unchained 15: Fest Bier

Honored to have the Brothers as big fans of the beer. The beer is not really anything like our fall seasonal Oktoberfest, it's just the closest style to reference while trying to explain the overall vibe. Fest Bier is only about 5.5% ABV and much more dry, bitter and overall hoppy than Okto. I have attended several release events this week and, man, is it easy to put down more than a few of these. Lagered twice as long as any other Summit lager (Pilsener, Okto, Maibock...).

Here's a video interview I shot and edited with brewe Nate Dog Siats:



Chip @ Summit

 

It has been discussed for brewing on the Pilot System and being served in the Beer Hall. Actually it has been kicked around to do a Throwback Series of Beer Hall Exclusives possibly featuring a lot of the lost brands - ESB, Alt, Scandia, Hefe. Time will tell.

 

Should be. I have seen stores and beer fans tweeting pics of it on shelves and reviews from bottled pours.

 

Cool. Make sure you brew the soft ball beer. It's been a long time since I drank the Sparkling Ale.

 

Summit needs to start its own Frühlingsfest, because this beer tastes much better in a 2L stein.

 

This stuff is delicious. I had a few Sat afternoon at the tap room. Nate Dogs was there too. Double win!

 

BOOOOOOYA!

 

@KarlHungus - would you mind if I posted that to Facebook (and/or Twitter) with proper courtesy to your BA Handle (or you can e-mail me you real name to <[email protected]>).

 

Go for it, and my real name is Tim Schlee.

 

please bring back the esb. thanks.

 

The hype is real with this one. Could drink a thousand of these, you guys.

 

really lookin' forward to the weekend

 

lol yes!

 

Just finished my 1st Fest Bier. Delicious. Now if there was a Bavarian style bier hall serving this out of 1 liter steins I would be in heaven.

 

Yes, this one is quite good. While I'm a fan of Summit, their Oktoberfest is hands-down and going away my favorite beer they brew and my favorite Oktoberfest beer. Would love to see this one as a regular season!

 

Was this a a real small batch brew? Can't get this in northern Mn for some reason when we could get the other Unchained...

 

I picked up some at the HY Vee on Fluer Dr in Des Moines last Friday. Great beer Summit!

 

took a while for me to see this one, maybe it's just slow going out?