It's a little bit of a trip down memory lane to pick up a Sierra Nevada, a true craft success story. Their brewery in North Carolina is a sight to behold. And damn if they don't make fantastic beers there! Like a lot of craft breweries big and small, though, you just can't get all the menu anyplace you want. Pale Ale is pretty much always a good choice, a long standing standard.
The just-opened bottle gives off a fresh, piney scent, and the beer is clear, although fairly dark for a pale ale. Not too much head, but frothy and resistant. The flavor is bitter, but with a thick, bready feeling, a slightly sweet aftertaste. It feels a little heavy for a pale ale, impossible to ignore, but smooth. After a few sips it takes on a peppery quality, getting a little less smooth and more spikey. There's no build-up of heaviness with time and warming, it's a very balanced and regular drink.
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| Sounds like a family company, all right |
Price: €2.95
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