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Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (Bottle)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (Bottle)

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Chico, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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22663.61/5.03.61/5.05.6%96.3 Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
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.

Bottle Conditioned.
IBUs: 37
Bittering Hops: Magnum & Perle
Finishing Hops: Cascade
Malts: Two-row Pale & Caramel


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 Todeon (156), Höllviken, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/515/20

May 9, 2008  
Amber color with a mediumsized head. Hoppy and fruity taste with a lot of citrus. Finish is hopdominated and a bit bitter. Great pale ale.

RevZombie666 (14), Washington, Washington DC, USA
1.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/102/52/102/55/20
Aug 7, 2008  
I guess I’m the annoying guy at the Sierra party, but I must be the only person in the world who cannot stand Sierra Nevada. I would rather drink a Boone’s Farm wine.


CaptainCaveman (3), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Aug 6, 2008  
Incredible Pale Ale! 3/4" of head that gradually faded after about 5 minutes. Clear amber color that almost resembles a dark apple juice. Under the cap was a great scent of citrus. Taste was a great blend of hops and malts, also hinted of citrus and perhaps cherries. Feel was crisp and refreshing. Loved it and will be enjoying it again soon!


bearlybrewed (7), Kansas, USA
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3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/516/20
Aug 6, 2008  
Starts with a hoppy aroma, with a light mouth. Can be somewhat bitter depending on pairing. Great for relaxing and drinking a clean beer.


DarkBeer (47), Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/57/104/515/20
Aug 6, 2008  
Very nice, flavorful. Nice hoppy aroma. I like this one by itself, or mixed half-and-half with apple cider to make a snakebite.


DrDavid (61), , Vermont, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/515/20
Aug 5, 2008  
(Bottle). Hoppy fragrance. Color is medium amber with a decent head. Wonderfully well balanced flavor -- hops, grapefruit, pineapple, just the right amount of bitterness. Smooth finish. Enjoyable and refreshing.




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