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Sierra Nevada Best Bitter Ale


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57
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A Bitter brewed by
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Chico, California USA

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373.16/5.03.15/5.04.3%80.6English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Sold only on draft at the brewery. Brewed using English malts and hops this medium-bodied light copper colored beer is a very popular beer style in England. This is a very drinkable ale that will be enjoyed by many visitors to our Taproom.

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 anaheim1983 (111), Anaheim, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/103/517/20
Feb 2, 2006  
Pours a transparent amber copper with an off white head. Decent lacing. A bit hazy and noticeably carbonation Nice blended sweet malt and mild hop aroma. The hop bitter is pleasantly lip smacking as opposed to being overly piney or grassy. A mild floral (and slightly citrus) character, blends gently into honey and caramelized sweet malts. The malt base seems a bit thin through the center.it is a pleasant taste. It is not as gentle and is a bit more invasive on the palate than some. It would work on certain palates but contradict others. Very smooth, a bit thin at spots but overall medium body and refreshingly crisp.


 Great_Stelle (355), Chico, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/516/20
Jul 28, 2003  
very good and drinkable. Has that nice bitter and hoppy flavor. Is comparable to some of the great brittish best bitters.


 hopscotch (4588), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Aug 19, 2002  
This beer rocks. Pale amber in appearance, this ale’s nose is malty and sweet. Nice body in the flavor. Excellent, full mouthfeel. Perfectly balanced. It finishes a bit fizzy and dry... citrusy. Great Spring and Summer brew. Try one... if you happen to be in Chico, CA.


 puzzl (1820), New York, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/105/514/20
Aug 25, 2007  
Tap at blind tiger. Don’t know how authentic this was in terms of style but this was very tasty. Cookie, earthy mushroom aroma. Lightly hoppy, full and smooth. Pine, cola nut flavors. Very clean. I think they still used their own yeast on this though.


 Dickinsonbeer (2550), Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 26, 2006  
On Tap at Croxley Ales in NYC. Pours a light gold, moslty clear with a fluffy lasting white head. Aroma is lightly fruity esters, floral hops and very light bready malts. Nice fruity and floral flavoro with some tea-like qualities, and a citrusy bitter finish. Nice and smooth body and mouthfeel. Pretty good tasty bitter.



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