Sierra Nevada Stout - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

MisterClean

California

3.58/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Madison Bear Garden in Chico.

A - Dark brown/black with a tan, slightly, foamy head.

S - Deep roasted malts with a light cream flavor. Malts almost seem over-steeped.

T - Very creamy with a strong roasted malt finish.

M - Maybe too creamy, but very quenching. Very surprised the roasted malts did not dry out the flavor of this beer.

D - Am a bigger fan of imperial stouts, but this one is fairly dirnkable.

Serving type: on-tap

01-27-2008 06:35:33 | More by MisterClean

MP72

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

All I can say is this beer is very good , a little thin for a stout but very tasty with more hoppiness than your average dry stout. The drinkability was great. It is not too filling for a stout. The appearance is dark almost black with a brown creamy head.
My wife is even enjoying it and she rarely appreciates dark beer.

One to try for sure.

Serving type: on-tap

03-13-2007 12:47:04 | More by MP72

atigerlife

Hawaii

3.53/5  rDev -13.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap, it poured a nice dark black with amber highlights. Small light brown head with decent retention.

Aroma is of roasted malts and dark chocolate. Coffee with hazelnuts in the background.

Taste is of bitter dark chocolate. Quite hoppy with chocolate and coffee coming through.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied and leaves the mouth quite dry.

Overall, an interesting beer of the style. Not something I would go out of my way to have again as I prefer less hoppy stouts. But decent for the style.

Serving type: on-tap

02-11-2007 19:35:07 | More by atigerlife

IntriqKen

California

4.28/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Sampled at the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico Ca.
Poured a deep amber brown...almost black with a thick tan head that melted to sticky lacing.
Aroma was toasted malt, carmel candy, deep black bitter coffee, and bittersweet chocolate.
Taste much like the aroma, only a little sweeter. Toasted malt, carmels, bitter black coffee, chocolate, then a finish to a light citrus hops.
The mouthfeel is full and creamy...almost buttery and then the citrus hops on the backend leaves your mouth clean and dry.
A really nice American stout.

Serving type: on-tap

06-14-2006 03:40:26 | More by IntriqKen

TheEclecticGent

Georgia

4.1/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I tried this beer on tap at Summits in Sandy Springs, GA. It pours into a barrel mug a deep brown color with a dark brown colored ¼ “ head that is steady with some lacing. The smell is of a roasted malty sweetness. The beer has a good bold flavor. It has a creamy robust flavor that tastes of roasted malt, sweet chocolate with a light hoppy finish. The mouthfeel is medium/heavy and full. This is a good solid stout and I would buy more and drink it anytime. I like it more than I do the Sierra Nevada Porter but both are very good beers.

Serving type: on-tap

02-20-2006 02:47:01 | More by TheEclecticGent

CBFanWish

New York

4.03/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A deep black colour with a thick tan, almost brown head. The smell soft with a nice aroma of chocolate. The taste was a smooth and tasted of an easy to get along with chocolate. There were also hints of coffee, but the choclate was much more pronounced. It was very good and easy to drink.

Serving type: on-tap

01-22-2004 01:44:50 | More by CBFanWish

Crimsonfloods

Florida

4.26/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

-Appearance: Black in a pint glass, gray-ish white head. Leaves a scarce lacing but shimmers and dissipates nicely! Fun to look at.

-Smell: sweet malt, a bit nutty

-Taste: a bold malty flavor, semi bitter sweet chocolate and a hit of coffee.

-Feel: Eaaasy, but satisfying. I was going to say I wish it had more body but I resigned that thought, it was great! Smooth but stuck on my tongue like "hey fool, you know you wanna take another sip".

I quite enjoyed this, I would give this to a friend as an introduction stout, easy to drink with a full flavor. Thanks Sierra Nevada.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 17:37:32 | More by Crimsonfloods

ExtraStout

Massachusetts

3.48/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

The SN Stout pours an almost opaque black with deep ruby highlights. It has a frothy clingy tan head that goes to a collar and displays a ton of lacing.

Its aroma is appealing as well - figs, chocolate, roasted malts with some bitter coffee notes.

The flavor is fruity figs, chocolate and vanilla up front, followed by a strong metallic, almost chalky, bitterness that kind of rubs me the wrong way. It is thinner than I would expect yet leaves a sticky bitter residue.

Overall, this is a nice stout. If not for the off finish (to me at least), this would be a great one.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 02:54:07 | More by ExtraStout

GossageBrewery

Missouri

4.58/5  rDev +12%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Poured this American Stout from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. Poured an opaque black color, produced a thick tan color, great retention and it left a outstanding amount of lacing on the glass. The aroma consisted of roasted malt, dark fruit, and earthy hops. Full bodied, this stout has a foundation of roasted barley, chocolate and caramel. Bitter hops, finishes dry. One of the best stouts I have sampled to date.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 21:46:54 | More by GossageBrewery

beergoot

Colorado

4.28/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Very dark brown body with a thick, sticky, light tan head; nice rings and lacing left on the glass as the beer disappears. Roasted grains, slightly charred, with subtle chocolate notes in the aroma; barely perceptible hint of alcohol. Bitter and sweet flavors; light milk chocolate. Medium-heavy body; semi-dry finish.

A nicely done stout filled with dark, rich flavors throughout. Complexity: check. Balance: check. More dry than sweet, but should readily appeal to any stout lover.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 21:20:57 | More by beergoot

KYGunner

Kentucky

4.01/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Not black but dark, dark brown in the light there was a weak fizzy head.

Nice burnt malt scent there was an almost sweet lactose/milk quality. Touches of charcoal and embers, the char is strongest. Beyond the char there is a roasted coffee scent.

Charred malts lead the way in a rather one dimensional taste, albeit a very good taste. Very malty, but slightly coffeed , the char reigns throughout. There is a certain ease and smoothness that makes this stout remarkable.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 23:25:50 | More by KYGunner

thlayli87

New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Reviewed from notes

A - Black with 3 finger tan head. Excellent lacing

S - Roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, raisin

T - Roastiness, earthy hop bitterness. Not as flavorful as the nose suggests. The taste improves as the beer warms, but it's dominated by the roasty flavors with no nuance.

M - Somewhat creamy, medium bodied.

O - Highly drinkable, sessionable stout, but not one of my favorites. I might give this one another shot sometime.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 00:57:38 | More by thlayli87

MaineBrewing

Maine

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

A - poured black with bountiful creamy light tan head, with great retention

S - aroma is subdued, mostly a sweet malt, slight smokiness, some grassy hop.

T - Highly hopped stout is my first impression, Nice hop flavor, grassy, with ample hop bitterness, that lingers. Under the hops is a nice roasted malt character, some far off chocolate notes. Finishes bitter and a little sweet.

M - Medium body, a tad over carbonated for the style.

O - overall a nice hoppy stout, almost too much so. Style wise I feel this is more akin to a black ipa. I can only fault it for its name, it is delicous.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 01:26:55 | More by MaineBrewing

PaleZombie

Arizona

4.4/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass.

A- Very dark with mild ruby hints in the light and about a 2 finger creamy looking head.

S- Malts, caramel chocolate, some coffee hints, and a touch of hop presence.

T- Wonderful taste, bisucty malts, chocolate, some mild coffee with a decent amount of hops and caramel at the end.

M- Amazing mouth feel, slightly creamy but not too creamy, with the perfect amount of carbonation. Perfect!

O- This is an amazing stout and probably one of the best I have ever had so far. I love the hop presence in this beer which most stouts do not have. Only complaint was that I didn't have another one of these to drink after I finished it. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2013 00:39:00 | More by PaleZombie

fx20736

New York

4.43/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

poured from a 12 oz bottle into a nonic, served at cellar temp.

black opal with 3 fingers of khaki head, nice lacing.

aroma: moderate charred aroma, rich and roasted with just a hint of dark fruit.

mouthfeel: smooth and creamy, like the Porter.

taste: no chocolate here! burnt coffee, black treacle, a light prune taste, faint smokiness and a strong bitterness. powerful, tasty.

notes: like SN Porter this is a hoppier for the style interpretation which is powerful, complex and tasty. want more soon.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2013 23:28:47 | More by fx20736

tonton

Hong Kong

4.34/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Very nice.

Here's what I'm getting.

Smell - Chocolate, coffee, malt.
Taste - Strong coffee, some chocolate, malt, hops. Unique among what I've tried so far, mostly for that delicious coffee flavor.
Mouth - I like a more persistent head, other than that, it's a typical stout.
Overall - I'm going to the store to buy up the rest of these at an amazing bargain price because the drink by date is in two weeks. It's that good.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2013 05:19:37 | More by tonton

MikeAAL

Wisconsin

4.74/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

This is the best Stout I've ever had, bar none.

It's dark, black with a beautiful tan head. Also excellent lacing. It's so pretty that it's almost a shame to drink it.

Smells like coffee and roasted malts.

Tastes like coffee, roasted malts and a hint of dark chocolate. Also a bit smokey.

Medium body and carbonation. A little creamy and very smooth. Also a bit of hop bitterness.

I am very impressed! This stuff is the real deal. It puts Guinness Draught. to shame.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 00:37:53 | More by MikeAAL

mfnmbvp

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz. bottle, with no bottled on date except for a code which I'm not about to bother with. I was generally let down with Sierra Nevada's IPA offerings like the Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA, Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA, and their pale ale offering Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, but I have slightly higher expectations for the Sierra Nevada Stout.

Poured into a Firestone Walker pint glass.

A - Pours a virtually opaque black color with the tiniest dot of ruby light showing a slight bit of bubbles flowing to the top. Quarter inch of khaki colored head recedes within seconds.

S - Rich velvety dark chocolate cake. Creamy and milky. Roasted coffee beans. Some smokey, leathery qualities to it. Hint of dark fruitiness and carbonation.

T - Relatively smooth, creamy, chocolate and coffee bean bitterness is the most prominent. Some nice subtle bitter hop cone presence definitely makes itself know near the middle, paired with a flavorful toasted malt profile. A fairly simple tasting brew, not complex, but to the point.

M - Dry and bitter, yet smooth and creamy. Bold and bitter from the coffee beans and hop presence, yet smooth and silky with chocolate.

Overall, a fairly simple brew in it's approach and style, yet balanced and highly drinkable. Nicely balanced and bodied, with a nice moderate 5.80% abv, and a fair level of carbonation. So far, it is probably my favorite beer that I have had from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., and definitely one that I would revisit. Not overly complex, but definitely hits it's mark. A standard, typical, slightly above-average stout.

Sierra Nevada Stout ---4/5.

Serving type: bottle

03-05-2013 05:19:12 | More by mfnmbvp

Bosoxfan20

Oklahoma

4.01/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A- Poured from 12 oz bottle into pint glass. Pours a pitch black with half-full finger light foamy, tan head. Dissipates pretty quickly. Great lacing that I've come to love from Sierra Nevada.

S- Roasted malts, coffee, chocolate. Hint of caramel. Very solid stout aroma here. Not as great as the Narwhal that this brewery does, but still a very aromatic stout.

T- Taste does a good job of following nose with the roasted malts waiving the flavor flag. Pine, earthy hops make for a respectable balance with the roasted flavors. Touch of coffee. Musky, dry finish that lingers for a while. Touch of warmth in the end, but it doesn't last too long. Slight bitterness, but nice. The flavors are simple, but to the point and very spot on.

M- A smooth feel. Alcohol present, but not overpowering the flavors of the beer like i felt the Narwhal did. Good carbonation. Very drinkable

O- I am a fan of this Stout. The imperial version that SN puts out was disappointing for me, but this one really hit the spot. The flavor profile is straight forward, but doesn't seem to have any weak points. Probably not the best best stout on the market, but not far from it. One of my favorites

$8.99 for a 6 pk

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2013 03:25:58 | More by Bosoxfan20

mjurney

Texas

4.7/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Appearance:
Deep brown to black color, ruby red hue when I held it to the light. Thick creamy beige color head. Leaves a really nice lacing behind.

Aroma:
Dark roasted malts, sweet, dark chocolate, fudge, coffee.

Taste:
Dark roasted malts, rich dark chocolate, coffee, nutty, burnt caramel. There some dried fruit, perhaps prunes. Hop bitterness is medium, mainly tangy and leafy. Slight smokey finish. Body is full, smooth, semi-dry aftertaste, carbonation is nice.

Overall:
It's an outstanding American Stout. Very delicious and smooth.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 21:16:11 | More by mjurney

frankiepop

Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

First time I tried this stout I thought it was way over the top, gritty, too thick, and not well balanced. I like it better 2nd time around. I would now describe this as having a somewhat thick texture yet decent drinkability. Reasonable mile carbonation. Little creamy.

Nice appearance. Head dissipates rather fast.

The aromas are more like a bakers chocolate and well roasted grains.

The flavor is about what I would expect from Sierra. I get a little dry unsweetened baker's chocolate on the tongue, and more noticeable is the roasted grains. The roasted grains dominate like a french roasted coffee. I don't get too much sweetness. Sierra Stout does not have that malty sweet that I think makes a good stout. Quality? Yes. But bitter. More hoppy tasting.

If you like a beer on the dry bitter side, & "not so damn sweet," then you may very well enjoy SNS. I would play some west coast jazz with this. Hampton Hawes trio music would be a good choice. I can't say why. It just comes to mind.

Serving type: bottle

02-23-2013 05:11:14 | More by frankiepop

mpedara429

Massachusetts

3.86/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Cola Color with a thin layer of a very light brown head. Spotty lacing down the glass.

S: Roasted malts with small hints of chocolate and coffee.

T: Similar to the smell.

M: Medium body with medium carbonation. Nice balance of hop to malt.

O: I liked it a lot. It's a real easy drinker and the malts aren't overdone with the roasty flavor. It makes for a great session stout, which is almost an oxymoron.

Serving type: bottle

02-09-2013 22:41:53 | More by mpedara429

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.78/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

Sometimes simplicity looks so much better on a label than some sad excuse for a pun or some ridiculously long-winded and adjective-laden description. Sometimes. This stuff pours a dark sienna-brown topped by a finger of khaki foam. The nose comprises roasted malts, baking cocoa, light coffee, and a smattering of dark greens. The taste focuses on the roast and a milder version of the greens, with a dash of coffee in there for the sheer fun of it. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a fluid feel. Overall, though a touch on the thin side, this is a pretty nice stout, one that keeps things as simple as the label presentation.

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2013 06:14:32 | More by TMoney2591

codysjb

Florida

3.81/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Serra Nevada Stout
Poured from a bottle into a glass
A: Several knuckle head, dissipates relatively easily. Brown color with goo lacing.
S: chocolate, caramel notes.
T: Chocolate up front with some minor coffee notes. Carbonation is certainly noticeable.
M: Little much carbonation, somewhat watery.
O:Solid, not amazing.

Serving type: bottle

02-04-2013 22:37:17 | More by codysjb

PorterLambic

Florida

4.34/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Pours what might as well be black for all the difference it'll make. Creamy head slowly fades to a creamy film. Good lace, too.
Smell is amazing and unexpected. Rich dark fruits hit first followed with malt and a whiskey/rum mix. Thought it was a Belgian dubbel for a moment.
Taste is the same though with a better balance. Malt, dark fruit, whiskey, light coffee and chocolate with a whiff of hops. Very nice.
Medium - full body and light carbonation. Reasonably smooth with just a bit of hop sharpness to cut the malt and prevent it from being cloying. An extremely good brew.

Serving type: bottle

02-01-2013 00:06:14 | More by PorterLambic