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Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest

Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Chico, California USA

bottled
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4743.76/5.03.75/5.0Spring6.7%92.9Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This ale marks our journey to the only place on the planet where fresh hops are harvested in our spring, the Southern Hemisphere. Our task was daunting-we needed to get the hops picked, dried, flown halfway across the world and into our brew kettle in a little over a week's time. The result is a North-by-South fusion of fresh New Zealand hops blended with the finest North American malts. Its robust hop character presents an intriguing floral-citrus aroma leading to layers of fresh-hop spiciness. Enjoy!

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 jah noth (941), Rochester, New York, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/518/20

Jun 6, 2008  
Floral grassy aroma sits atop a rocky and fluffy white head. Amber body, very clear. Tantalizingly hoppy, lots of juicy citrus, some spicy zing of lemons on the swallow. nice light caramel malt base. Very nice - I like this more than the basic Harvest.

 KnutAlbert (2333), Oslo, Norway
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/516/20
Oct 13, 2008  
Bottle. Lovely dark brown beer, fluffy head. This beer does not really need a long name and a lot of hype. It has a smooth malty base with orange, tnagerine and lemon, ending up in a grapefruit tail. Impressive, and tyou really feel it was wotht the bother to get the NZ hops.


 jzzbassman (689), New Albany, Mississippi, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 12, 2008  
24 oz. Bottle: Poured a dark orange/ brown with a lot of thick lace upon the demise of the beautiful head. Aroma is hop centric, with grassy notes. Flavor more malt than suggested by the aroma, with dark bread flavors finishing bitter and floral.


 zebracakes (1007), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Oct 12, 2008  
On tap at the Maproom, Chicago, 09.20.08. Clear dark caramel, off white head. Aroma is kiwi hoppy and hay. Flavor is hoppy bitter, malty, and crisp.


 Rciesla (910), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/103/514/20
Oct 12, 2008  
Bottle shared with thefle. Pours an amber body with off white head. Grapefruit, floral hop resin, pine. A strong ipa with a weaker malt backbone in comparison to its hoppiness.


 borgination (101), Lee, Massachusetts, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/518/20
Oct 10, 2008  
24oz Bottle. Pours an amazing burnt orange wit a very thick off white head. Beautiful. Has a very hoppy taste but not one that is to bitter. Nice hoppy, pine aroma comes off it.



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