Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

RichieS2

Michigan

3.9/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 3

12 oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass.

A - Pours a moderate amber color somewhere between red and gold, moderate to heavy carbonation with little head.

S - On the floral side, definite hop character.

T - Ironically it is more akin to a British IPA than an American IPA; the hops never did come out and punch you in the face. All things considered though this is still a great brew, there is almost no malt for sweetness but the hops are balanced enough to offer a somewhat citrus beginning and a spicy finish which makes up for the moderate bitterness.

M - Satisfying heaviness and warmth as it swashed around in my mouth and went down.

D - Goes down easy enough but with such a high abv I would stop at one.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2010 18:16:06 | More by RichieS2

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

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Lucoli

New York

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

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deniserat

California

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

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johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -4.1%

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jbeervt

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

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atomicskier1889

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

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thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

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45nDown

Arizona

3/5  rDev -28.1%

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Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

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TheDoak

Florida

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-19-2013 22:57:46 | More by TheDoak

PLACKERS

United Kingdom (England)

4.9/5  rDev +17.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

another excellent IPA - one I purchase and savor over other great IPA's. Bold and full of flavor . Well balanced; bitter, very drinkable, very tasty hops. Easy to get- reasonably priced. Can not think of any other IPA out there that is consistently great! A 'world class' IPA from California Overall, an extremely well made beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 19:59:29 | More by PLACKERS

Clem319

California

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-19-2013 19:04:02 | More by Clem319

Ayrron

Ohio

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-19-2013 18:47:50 | More by Ayrron

birdsellam

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

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Fubar1453

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

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rypkr

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

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bluestar0828

Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-18-2013 21:11:14 | More by bluestar0828

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-18-2013 15:05:46 | More by jbarletto

mattsucks

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

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megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -4.1%

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inanity

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +19.9%

05-18-2013 00:09:32 | More by inanity

Aric

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

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FrancisT

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

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eliz108

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +19.9%

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