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RATINGS: 130   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.89   SEASONAL: Summer   EST. CALORIES: 150   ABV: 5%
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Introduced on Memorial Weekend, 1998, and only available in the summer, Zommerfest is brewed in a 'Kölsch' style, which originates from Cologne, Germany. Its characteristics are fairly light—in color and in flavor. It is a pale gold color, low in hop flavor and aroma, with a light body and a somewhat dry finish. This is a pleasant, light-flavored beverage that goes well with any summer activity.

It is brewed with 90 percent barley malt and 10 percent wheat malt and now brewed with real Minnesota honey from Madelia, MN.

Beer Style: Kölsch Style Honey Ale

Alcohol by Volume: 5%

Characteristics: Light golden color with a frothy white head. Slight malt flavor and sweet hop aroma.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
OD40oz (708) - Box Elder, USA - SEP 27, 2009
Mighty fine brew. Golden pour with a small white head. Very crisp, hoppy taste with a citrus tang in the aftertaste. Very good beer. This would hit the spot on a hot day.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
jb43 (1648) - Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA - SEP 8, 2011
(bottle 8/1/10). Clear gold color. Small white head. Light sweet malt aroma. Same flavor, with light citrus. Avg duration. Light dry finish. Thin texture. Moderate carbonation. Spare lacing.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
hellbilly (2857) - scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA - SEP 5, 2011
bottle from dalz on 1/16/11. old beer but served in the proper glassware! pale citrus blossom honey color with an airy white head. it leaves soft rings of foam on the glass. there is a metallic smell at first which disappears to reveal notes of orange, sweaty grain and cooked peaches. the flavor is made up of yeast, citrus, grainy bitterness and peppery spice on the finish. the aftertaste is very bready and leaves a little sludge. 6/3/6/3/14

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
DasBierChef (685) - Lucan, Minnesota, USA - AUG 17, 2011
This beer is really pretty decent, but still nothing much to it. I like some more complexity.

2.5
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 10/20
joeymacaroni (309) - Wagontown, Pennsylvania, USA - AUG 12, 2011
Pours light gold with a thin, off-white head. Nice, light summer beer. Light honey, caramel and wheat notes. Medium-dry finish.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
XmnwildX12 (330) - Farmington, Minnesota, USA - MAY 17, 2011
Poured a nice golden color, with not much of a head on it. Had a rather light citrus taste and very drinkable.

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Tmoney99 (6894) - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - APR 1, 2011
Bottle. Poured clear golden color with an average frothy white head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate balanced aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. Medium bittersweet flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. Solid drinkable beer for style.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 14/20
Onslow (639) - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA - MAR 20, 2011
Pour from a 12 oz bottle. Lagerish looking brew. Aroma of light malt, wheat, citrus and honey. Flaver starts with simple light grains and finsihes with a bit of toast and honey. Everything is light an dlow key, but very well done. A nice brew!

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
benfergy (147) - Valley City, North Dakota, USA - MAR 16, 2011
The Zommerfest is a yellow-ish beer with low-to-moderate head. The aroma has some hops and a light level of citrus. Upon sipping, the malt flavor comes through; it’s similar to many other lagers, with a hint of cereal. It’s very lightly sour. The palate isn’t unusual in anyway. The beer, overall, is fine.


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