Sierra Nevada Stout

Today’s beer is Sierra Nevada Stout!

Bottle Size: 12 fl ounces/355mL

Cost: $1.75

Alcohol (ABV):  5.8%

Background Information (via Sierra Nevada): Creamy, malty, and full-bodied, the Sierra Nevada Stout is satisfyingly rich. Caramel and Black malts give the Stout its deep, dark color and pronounced roasted flavor.

“Sierra Nevada Stout is admirable from nose to finish, with notes of malty sweetness to the palate but plenty of bitterness available to set up a stimulating counterpoint.”

– Christopher Finch, A Connoisseur’s Guide
to the World’s Best Beer

Now let’s get to the beer!

Style: American Stout

Appearance:  Black with a two finger whitish head. Good head retention and lacing.

Scent/Smell: Chocolate scent first comes to mind, followed by coffee, roasted malts. There was an obvious scent of alcohol when you took a deep whiff.

Taste: There is a lot going on here. Chocolate combined with some coffee. The hops add a slightly resin like taste at the end, not too overpowering though.

Mouthfeel:  Medium body. Somewhat watery and bit dry, almost metallic. Very little carbonation of course which is typical of a stout.

Drink with (food): Barbecued foods, chocolate desserts, and shellfish.

Grade: B

There is a lot going on with this beer which can be both a good and a bad thing. I am not a big chocolate person, and the stout isn’t my favorite styles of beer which is why this isn’t an A beer.

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Sierra Nevada TORPEDO!

Today’s beer is Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra.

http://www.sierranevada.com/

Bottle Size: 12fl ounces/ 355mL

Cost: $1.75 (At grocery store)

Alcohol (ABV): 7.2%

Brief History (via Sierra Nevada): In 1979, Ken Grossman began building a small brewery in the town of Chico, California. His goal: to brew exceptional ales and lagers. Today, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is considered the premier craft brewery in the United States. And the beer? Critics proclaim it “Among the best brewed anywhere in the world.”

Now let’s get to the beer!

Style: American IPA

Appearance: Copper color with a creamy head that fades to lacing pretty quickly.

Scent/Smell: Pine, citrus, wheat and bread infusion.

Taste: Much like it smells, lots of Hops and some malts, well-balanced. Had to sip a few times to figure out all the flavors I tasted.

Mouthfeel: Crisp and fresh, medium body. Well carbonated.

Drink with (food): Fish, chicken and various cheeses.

Grade: B+

I thoroughly enjoyed this beer. It’s quite a bargain for the price. Great summer beer, especially if you’re a fan of IPAs

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