Sierra Nevada Stout - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Luigi

North Carolina

4.83/5  rDev +18.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Pours a pitch black color with some brown highlights. Has a large light brown sticky head. The smell is semi-sweet. It has hints of coffee, dark chocolate, and plums. The flavor is pretty much the same. A really smooth full body. Creamy mouthfeel and a dry hoppy aftertaste. I must say this is one of my favorite stouts. It has an awsome balance and perfect drinkability. I am in love!

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2006 02:27:59 | More by Luigi

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