Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

ProudBeerSnob

New York

4.43/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I like where Sierra is going. The Kellerwies was decent, I'm anxious to try the Glissade. and then there's Torpedo.

Beautiful clear copper color, with hefty head that shrinks but never goes away and provides sticky lacing throughout the pint.

Aroma is all piney notes, but not too strong. Quite drinkable for a "extra" IPA. Hops are sharp upfront, a bit sweet in the back.

Naturally, it paired quite well with pre-Super Bowl NYS sharp cheddar cheese and crackers.

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2010 22:41:26 | More by ProudBeerSnob

CraftBeerGuild

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -27.9%

05-25-2013 01:34:53 | More by CraftBeerGuild

lobster74123

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-25-2013 00:20:39 | More by lobster74123

zac16125

South Carolina

4.14/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12oz bottle into a pint glass
No bottled on/best before date. I love Sierra Nevada, but come on guys start bottled dating your IPAs!

No clue how Ive never rated this beer before, so here goes.

A: Pours a crystal clear, quintessential amber with 2.5 fingers width of light khaki colored head that has good retention. Leaves lots of lacing down the side of the glass.

S: Sweet citrus and piney hops, pale malts, some tropical fruits. Pretty good, fairly mild though.

T: Follows the nose except stronger hop characters. Some tropical fruit notes accompany a big piney and citrus rind bitterness. Soapy notes, lemon zest, resinous. Balanced well by a firm malt backbone. Really well done beer.

M/D: Full bodied, moderate amount of carbonation, drying the finish, ABV well restrained, drinkability is good.

O: From top to bottom, a really good IPA. For my money, its one of the best beers you can get in a six pack under $10. Always worthy of a drink.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 23:36:18 | More by zac16125

switzer

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -21.9%

05-24-2013 21:22:36 | More by switzer

Crawfish61

Louisiana

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-24-2013 21:17:33 | More by Crawfish61

Spaz7

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-24-2013 21:05:49 | More by Spaz7

wezzul

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-24-2013 16:33:02 | More by wezzul

ThomasAWilson2

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-24-2013 16:32:24 | More by ThomasAWilson2

boesesfleisch

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-24-2013 12:04:46 | More by boesesfleisch

tviz33

New York

4.41/5  rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 16 oz can, served in a Duvel tulip.

A- Pours a deep orange body with two fingers of rocky off white head. It looks beautiful.

S- Awesome citrus in the nose. Some floral pokes through but I really just love the citrus smell on this beer.

T- My first thought was that this is a very balanced beer. It's got some good complexity to it as well. Not overly choppy, but just right. The malt provides a subtle sweetness and some bready/ crackery character to the taste as well.

M- Full-bodied, creamy, smooth, and slightly slick. Nice.

O- All I can say is this beer is solid.

Serving type: can

05-24-2013 01:07:30 | More by tviz33

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%

05-24-2013 00:17:03 | More by Tacoboomerang

WBMiller

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-23-2013 23:44:01 | More by WBMiller

Holland

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -27.9%

05-23-2013 22:27:37 | More by Holland

MarvinSnyder

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-23-2013 20:58:19 | More by MarvinSnyder

zacky_U

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-23-2013 19:48:59 | More by zacky_U

tmaestro

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-23-2013 19:01:58 | More by tmaestro

visionaries

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-23-2013 17:07:45 | More by visionaries

ipas-for-life

Virginia

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-23-2013 13:11:36 | More by ipas-for-life

Wally

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-23-2013 00:21:28 | More by Wally

erialbill

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-22-2013 23:11:35 | More by erialbill

broob

Mississippi

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-22-2013 20:51:11 | More by broob

Heretic42

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -21.9%

05-22-2013 18:41:49 | More by Heretic42

DStoked

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

05-22-2013 13:34:10 | More by DStoked

jdhowe

California

3.33/5  rDev -20%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle.

A: Pours a clear reddish amber, pretty deep in color for an IPA. A half-finger of light, off-white head dissipates quickly. Minimal lacing is left down the glass.

S: Citrus and pine dominate, but the earth, alcohol, and spice show up, along with something that lingers a little unpleasantly in the nose. It takes me a full 5 minutes of smelling this beer off and on to identify what it is, and, after all of that, I can best describe it as "earthworm." Just a little off-putting.

T: The hops are a little weaker here, but still prominent. Thankfully the earthworm is nowhere to be found (not that I'd know, but I don't taste anything too off). Alcohol again shows through very strongly for a beer of a mere 7.2abv -- many 8-11abv beers mask their alcohol much better. Otherwise, the flavor is earthen, maybe a little wheaty or grassy, with a malt sweetness. All-in-all, not too bad.

M: Probably the best part about this beer. Beer is nicely carbonated and has a light, drinkable mouthfeel. Starts and finishes pretty light and smooth, but lingers/coats the mouth quite a bit.

O: Pretty good, but not something I want to have all the time (or even often). Many others seem to like this much more than I did. Even without the earthworm scent, the flavor profile just wasn't really what I wanted, but that's preference. Above average, but not by a lot.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 06:31:22 | More by jdhowe