Summit Brewing Launches New Summit Lager and Summit Light Lager: A Refreshing Twist on Classic Beer Styles

I brought you the news of these beers back in Dec 2024, and now this from Summit:

St. Paul, MN  – March 28, 2025 – Summit Brewing Company is excited to announce the release of two distinct lager offerings: the classic, beautifully balanced Summit Lager and the crisp, refreshing Summit Light Lager. These two new year-round lagers highlight Summit’s belief in brewing approachable, well-balanced beers that bring people together, and make high-quality beer accessible to all.  zzubreebym

Both new Summit Lager offerings are brewed to provide a taste profile that is low in bitterness and reminiscent of the classic and iconic American lager style. Summit Lager is a golden colored, medium bodied beer that clocks in at 4.5% abv and provides a crisp and refreshing finish, while Summit Light Lager is pale gold colored, comes in at 3.8% abv, and has a short and fast finish that leaves you wanting more.

"In true Summit fashion, we wanted to take the time necessary to make sure these beers showcase our history and passion of making high-quality, well-balanced, easy-drinking products," says President & CEO, Brandon Bland. "Now that we are here, we couldn’t be more excited to unveil Summit Lager and Summit Light Lager to our great customers and partners alike, and at the same time, introduce the Summit brand to some new beer enthusiasts for the very first time.”

"With a respected history of brewing traditional European-style lagers, we’re tremendously positioned to also showcase the balance and drinkability of American lager beer," according to Summit Brewmaster, Damian McConn. "Summit Lager combines the choicest Czech hops with grains from the American mid-West, creating a refreshing beer with unmatched flavor and complexity."

"There is nowhere to hide in a lager beer. Any flaw in ingredients, process or technique will become obviously apparent. This is even more evident in American-style light lagers," adds McConn. "Summit Light Lager involves careful integration of malt character, hop flavor, and yeast complexity, resulting in an elegant and beautifully balanced beer.”

The new Summit Lager and Summit Light Lager will be available at the Summit Ratskeller, on draft at your local pub and in liquor stores in 12 oz – 4 packs, 12 oz – 24 packs, and 16 oz – 12 packs in early April.

To learn more about Summit Brewing and find out where to get Summit Lager and Summit Light Lager, visit www.summitbrewing.com

Summit Lager

ABV: 4.6%

IBUs: 14

Gravity: 9° Plato

Color: Gold (5 L)

Hops: Czech Saaz

Malts: 2-row pale malt, Heritage Gold malt, Munich malt, Malted Wheat

Yeast: Lager

ESTABLISHED: 2025

Summit Light Lager

ABV: 3.8%

IBUs: 12

Gravity: 8° Plato

Color: Pale Straw (4 L)

Hops: Czech Saaz

Malts: 2-row pale malt, Malted Wheat

Yeast: Lager

ESTABLISHED: 2025

About Summit Brewing Company

Founded in St. Paul, Minn. in 1986, Summit Brewing Company has a long-standing history of crafting award-winning ales and lagers. Summit has stayed close to its roots, serving the Upper Midwest. Summit’s beers are currently available in five states including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Summit produces seven core premium craft beers, six seasonal/rotational beers, numerous limited-release beers throughout the year and four non-alcoholic beers. Since its inception, the brewery has been a consistent pioneer in the craft beer movement, blending traditional brewing techniques with experimental ingredients to create tried-and-true brews. For everything Summit Brewing, visit www.summitbrewing.com.