Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

guitarsnbeer

New York

4.2/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

pours a yellow-orange or light goldish hue, with a nice inch pillow of slightly off-white head. moderate webs of lace as I drink on

smells like nice fresh resinous hops.

hops attack the palate in a most pleasant way, with a slight twinge of carbonation and citrus. well balanced and clean finish

resinous hops coat the mouth with some chewyiness to it. as the beer lingers in my mouth and warms up I tend to notice a malty sweetness.

this beer drinks great for a relativly affordable and accessable beverage. at %5.6 abv. it is perfect for me to drink a few anytime, and goes great with most meals.

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2011 19:17:56 | More by guitarsnbeer

Illusionist_Ryan

Texas

4.58/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: pale amber, unfiltered with some particles, thick and bubbly 1 inch white head with a bit of lacing.

Smell: Some bread notes, but mostly piney and earthy tones

Taste: Very piney and floral initial taste, solid mouthfeel that coats your tongue in malt, very smooth and refreshing, great session brew

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied for a pale

Overall: A staple beer, classic taste that balances every flavor in harmony. I prefer it from the can and it is my go to pale ale.

Serving type: can

Serving type: can

06-19-2013 23:01:40 | More by Illusionist_Ryan

Riik3

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-19-2013 22:46:44 | More by Riik3

MikeyC37

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -26.1%

06-18-2013 18:27:56 | More by MikeyC37

Bonis

Ohio

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-18-2013 15:57:51 | More by Bonis

Roman5150

Michigan

3.98/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

can into tulip

appearance: orange/amber, unfiltered with some particles, thick and bubbly 1 finger white head, not much lacing

smell: piney, floral, bready notes, apple, citrus

taste: very floral and pine oriented, sweet and sharp herbal bitterness that coats your tongue with a sweet malt presence. Also getting some bready notes on the forefront, with some citrus and lemon and apple notes as well. Easy to session, satisfies your thirst very well.

mouthfeel: average carbonation, medium to full bodied for a pale ale

overall: A great benchmark Pale Ale, although not my favorite, I typically find myself comparing most pale ales I drink to this classic brew. Everything is greatly balanced, not too much of any one thing, very refreshing. I personally think it tastes better in a can, but that's just me.

Serving type: can

06-18-2013 05:42:03 | More by Roman5150

BeerMeInStl

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

06-18-2013 02:55:48 | More by BeerMeInStl

marley2112

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-18-2013 02:47:33 | More by marley2112

spw109

New York

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

06-18-2013 01:40:10 | More by spw109

TargaFlorio

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-17-2013 23:46:14 | More by TargaFlorio

JackMcAwesome

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-17-2013 21:59:44 | More by JackMcAwesome

Hoptron_3000

Australia

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-17-2013 14:59:10 | More by Hoptron_3000

BlesstheHarvest

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-17-2013 14:29:41 | More by BlesstheHarvest

clarknova

Germany

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-17-2013 09:22:41 | More by clarknova

Danmullens1

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-17-2013 03:32:33 | More by Danmullens1

Cleaver35

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

06-17-2013 01:13:12 | More by Cleaver35

swinyeju

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

06-16-2013 15:38:26 | More by swinyeju

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-16-2013 15:33:04 | More by TheBeeraholic

adityashekhar

India

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-16-2013 14:09:21 | More by adityashekhar

Orange

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

06-16-2013 07:33:35 | More by Orange

dbkdev

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -20%

06-16-2013 01:47:42 | More by dbkdev

MarkGutz

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-15-2013 23:06:00 | More by MarkGutz

Walletsworth

North Dakota

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-15-2013 22:43:04 | More by Walletsworth

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-15-2013 22:35:30 | More by IchLiebeBier

007rtw

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

06-15-2013 21:44:01 | More by 007rtw