Sierra Nevada Stout - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

4.13/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12-ounce bottle into my Sierra Nevada pint glass.

A: Pours a nice, dark coffee color from the classic, stubby Sierra Nevada bottle, forming a generous two finger head of tan foam that slowly fades in the middle, leaving a thick ring around the glass. The brew is dark, and let's almost no light in. Very nice.

S: Smell is of sweet malts and fresh brewed coffee. There is a slight hop to the nose, which balances out the aroma on this stout quite nicely.

T: Frothy, slightly bitter chocolate with a nice roasted coffee finish. The barley is there, and the hop bitterness balances out the taste very well.

M: Mouthfeel is full, but not overpowering. For a stout that leans a bit towards the Russian style in terms of mouthfeel, this one is certainly not too potent.

D: I wouldn't call this a session stout the way I could its Irish brethren, but I'd love to have one with a chocolate dessert, and a couple more afterwards. Very easy and smooth.

Sierra Nevada has done it again. Their American stout is just as fitting to the style as it can be. Sweet, bitter, smooth and satisfying. I can't wait to review their Porter, just to taste the subtle differences.

Serving type: bottle

09-21-2007 05:29:57 | More by Gambrinus1184

b-one

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-19-2013 01:54:13 | More by b-one

Roman5150

Michigan

3.33/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

bottle into pint glass

appearance: black with 1 finger off white head, very bubbly, some lacing

smell: not getting a whole lot on the nose, some subtle roasted grains, dark chocolate, espresso, toffee, very herbal earthiness to it

taste: sharp herbal bitterness mends with a roasted espresso flavor that is pretty short lasting, doesn't linger a whole lot. It seems the bitterness is a bit out of balance with the rest of the "stout" flavors, I feel like the dark chocolate and coffee notes could have been emphasized a bit more. Not all that bad, but just left me a little disappointed.

mouthfeel: medium to high carbonation for a stout, rather thin bodied

overall: A decent stout, but sort of down on my list of Stouts I normally buy. Widely available however, this is for sure a great beer that everyone should try, just

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 05:14:28 | More by Roman5150

Localdrinklax

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

06-17-2013 06:24:18 | More by Localdrinklax

RWLawman

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-14-2013 22:46:10 | More by RWLawman

Rosanne

California

4.5/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

taster: easy to drink, tasty, smooth, sweetness not overpowering. Need more to work out rating.
1/2 pint: sweet beginning, bitter linger, no molasses taste, again rated it a 4.5. Too watery to make it a 4.75

Shared a taster on-tap as part of four flights at the brewery; Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, Chico, USA. Then ordered a half pint later. Yum! As part of a six-week West Coast beer tour. I rate to taste, not to style. See my blog for more details: carbeers.wordpress.com

Serving type: on-tap

06-14-2013 07:34:37 | More by Rosanne

marley2112

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-14-2013 02:45:56 | More by marley2112

pajonkunz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-13-2013 16:42:48 | More by pajonkunz

silverking

Florida

3.79/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A- it pours a deep yet clear brown with red highlights. It has a light tan rocky head that fades to a thing layer of foam with poor lacing.

S- fig, dark chocolate, Mild coffee notes. Light fruity hop aromas as well.

T- dark fruits, astringent bitterness on the back of the palate. Cocoa and coffee notes transfer well from the aroma Into the finish.

M- medium bodied, light/moderate carbonation.

O- Good, not great.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 14:38:53 | More by silverking

Kingbird

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-10-2013 20:20:16 | More by Kingbird

neckbeered

Montana

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

06-10-2013 03:49:44 | More by neckbeered

RedWeizen83

Texas

3/5  rDev -26.7%

06-09-2013 21:21:28 | More by RedWeizen83

Polarslag

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-08-2013 19:50:08 | More by Polarslag

Celtics76

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-08-2013 17:54:03 | More by Celtics76

calcutron

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +10%

06-07-2013 23:16:27 | More by calcutron

stooge

Michigan

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-07-2013 02:46:30 | More by stooge

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +10%

06-06-2013 04:22:30 | More by EricClayton

soju6

Missouri

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a dark brown color with a good head that fades slowly to some lacing.

S: Aroma of roasted malt, caramel and a bit of chocolate.

T: Taste of roasted malt, some caramel sweetness and trace of coffee in the background. Nice bitterness and a dry finish.

F: Full body, smooth and a creamy texture. Very well balanced.

O: Very good stout to savor after a long day.

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2013 02:46:59 | More by soju6

RBassSFHOPit2ME

California

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-04-2013 00:57:39 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME

DwedPirateWobert

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-03-2013 17:35:34 | More by DwedPirateWobert

itracy63

Alaska

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-02-2013 19:23:42 | More by itracy63

Jonbw

Mississippi

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-02-2013 15:20:45 | More by Jonbw

jl28r1

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-02-2013 03:06:22 | More by jl28r1

whatname

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-01-2013 21:23:45 | More by whatname

Beric

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-01-2013 11:47:24 | More by Beric