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RATINGS: 3588   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.62   IBU: 37   EST. CALORIES: 168   ABV: 5.6%
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Available in bottles. Special draft of this beer is available only at the brewery!
Draft SNPA at all other locations is a different recipe and is listed separately.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a delightful example of the classic pale ale style. It has a deep amber color and a exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. The fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor are the results of the generous use of the best Cascade hops.<P> Bottle Conditioned.
IBUs: 37
Bittering Hops: Magnum & Perle
Finishing Hops: Cascade
Malts: Two-row Pale & Caramel


cblado's rating

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
cblado (221) - Washington, USA - DEC 28, 2007
12 oz bottle. Aroma is citrus-y, hoppy. I found the taste a bit thin, particularly bitter with a lacking finish. Body was also on the thin side. I’ve had this several times and it continues to be a lackluster brew. Of course, it’s better when you’re at a bar and this is the only decent thing in sight.


most recent ratings

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
akoeninger (153) - Wisconsin, USA - MAY 17, 2013
Classic American pale ale. Refreshing crisp, aroma of pine and citrus. Cascade hops taste great but are not overpowering. Medium body. Just good. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Torrefacto (59) - - MAY 17, 2013
Color ámbar ligeramente turbio. Aromas cítricos muy suaves. En boca es ligera y fresca con un final de amargor equilibrado, cítrico y con especias. No está nada mal, pero, por el precio, hay mejores opciones.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Ret12 (371) - Maryland, USA - MAY 17, 2013
When I think Pale ale this is the first beer that comes to mind. Very complex for the style with a fantastic hop aroma and flavor.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
tdmuel (79) - South Carolina, USA - MAY 16, 2013
Poured from a can. Pour is a slightly hazy golden color with an off white fluffy head. Lots of piney, citrusy hop notes, very floral, nice bit of malt and a little grapefruit. Taste is very pine forward and there’s hints of citrus, some sweet malt, and with hints of peach.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
zomba (140) - Nokia, FINLAND - MAY 16, 2013
Bottle. Pours clear amber. Aroma has fruits and citrus. Taste is hoppy and sweet.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Miked1687 (208) - Buffalo, New York, USA - MAY 14, 2013
Bottle into Imperial pint. pale Amber pour with a thick creme head that laces quite a bit. Aroma is hops and sweet tropical fruit. Very crisp. Taste is grassy, pine, citrus, fruit, and sweet malty finish. Great readily available and consistent beer.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
TommyFi (6) - ITALY - MAY 13, 2013 does not count
L’American Pale Ale per eccellenza. Color giallo carico quasi arancio, profumo citrico e agrumato dal Centennial e dal Cascade, al palato si percepisce il maltato iniziale che poi viene coperto dall’erbaceo citrico del luppolo. Di facile beva.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Welley_Alves (101) - Sao Paulo, BRAZIL - MAY 12, 2013
Ótima american pale ale dessa microcervejaria do Colorado. Coloração amarelo-ouro, com media formacao de espuma, liberando aroma cítrico, lupulado, lembrando pinho, abacaxi e grapefruit. No paladar, corpo médio, com amargor agradável, com notas de pinho, grapefruit, manga e maracujá. Final seco, agradável. Ótima breja! ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
EdInSaltLake (212) - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - MAY 11, 2013
Citrus hop character, with bready malt in aroma and flavor. Also tasting some spicy hops, and malt sweetness which balances it pretty well. No point in arguing with this one...

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
ajnepple (465) - Fort Collins, Colorado, USA - MAY 10, 2013
12 oz bottle at Elliott’s from the bottle. Citrus, piney hop aroma and flavor. Crisp, smooth, dry and mildly bitter. A nice pale, haven’t had it in a while.


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