Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

myost88

Texas

3.95/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from 12 oz bottle. Into tulip style pint.

Appearance- Deep copper color. Crystal clear and bubbly. Two finger head that leaves a lace rim where the original head was. Impressive.

Smell- A heap of grapefruit scents. Not as Piney as most IIPAs. Scent doesn't stick around long, kinda faded with the head. I was a little dissapointed.

Taste- Hoppy bitterness. Citrusy. Not sweet at all. Very sharp bite. Would go great with a sharp salty cheese. It's simple and it tastes good, nuff said.

Mouthfeel- Very crisp. Light-bodied. Highly carbonated.

Drinkability- At 7.2% it's one of the lighter IIPA's, so you can have a couple or 4. It's a nice beer that you don't have to think much about, so it's great when you're out with friends.

Overall- Very good beer. Not outstanding. The only complaint I have is that it lacks the sweet finish that I've come to really enjoy from an IIPA. Still, I will gladly drink this again. And the price won't break the bank.

Serving type: bottle

08-10-2009 02:19:39 | More by myost88

jep2606

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-18-2013 04:45:49 | More by jep2606

marley2112

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-18-2013 02:48:25 | More by marley2112

BeerMeInStl

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-18-2013 02:45:29 | More by BeerMeInStl

FriedSlug

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +19.9%

06-18-2013 01:33:42 | More by FriedSlug

n2185

North Carolina

3.83/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a clear orange with two fingers of beige head that fades into a thin layer with little lacing.

S: Citrusy hops dominate here with aromas of pineapple, oranges, and nectarines. There are also notes of caramel and pine.

T: The flavor is much earthier than the aroma with grapefruit, citrus rind, and earthy pine dominating. The finish is dry, piney, and lightly bitter.

M: Medium body and carbonation, this beer avoids being too oily or watery with a nice body.

O: A solid IPA overall. It's not the best out there, but it's drinkable, affordable, and reliable.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 00:57:23 | More by n2185

ThirstyHrothgar

Ohio

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-18-2013 00:18:58 | More by ThirstyHrothgar

KyleMA

California

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

06-17-2013 23:59:26 | More by KyleMA

TargaFlorio

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-17-2013 23:43:51 | More by TargaFlorio

420drinker

Georgia

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-17-2013 22:49:27 | More by 420drinker

BLACKENEDPLAGUE

Ohio

3.45/5  rDev -17.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Poured into an orthodox pub glass.

This is a very decent brew. Appearance is hazy with carbonation. The head can hold it's own and alcohol legs are unobtrusive. The taste is what gets me, the first time I had a Torpedo it was courageously sweet with a piney backbone telling consumers to respect it. This bottle however has lost all sweetness and the pine backbone has become star of the show with the bouncer being a delicate maltiness. Mouthfeel is silky smooth like a chai tea in an autumn afternoon. My overall impression is still a recommendation, it is a very affordable entry into American Craft Breweries and is quite satisfying at two dollars and change. Granted you could get more alcohol in a BMC malt liquor but this satisfies your soul

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 22:35:30 | More by BLACKENEDPLAGUE

Andreias21

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

06-17-2013 17:09:37 | More by Andreias21

Hoptron_3000

Australia

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-17-2013 15:01:55 | More by Hoptron_3000

delta490

Virginia

4.28/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A-clear deep amber with a lingering white head
S- not much aroma but a bit of pine.
T- somehow the taste brings it despite the dialed back aroma. Nice balance of pine hops and malt.
M- nice with just a hint of carbonation
O- a solid above average IPA

Also delicious from the bottle or the can. An all-around winner no matter how you can get it.

Serving type: on-tap

06-17-2013 11:49:56 | More by delta490

spw109

New York

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

06-17-2013 07:24:45 | More by spw109

Jordantb313

Colorado

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-17-2013 05:42:27 | More by Jordantb313

jak

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-17-2013 03:17:41 | More by jak

peteh2112

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-17-2013 02:31:53 | More by peteh2112

Cleaver35

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-17-2013 01:14:08 | More by Cleaver35

GuitarIPA

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-17-2013 00:25:25 | More by GuitarIPA

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-17-2013 00:24:22 | More by jbaker67

Ragnarok88

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

06-16-2013 19:42:28 | More by Ragnarok88

scotorum

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from the 12 oz. bottle into a tulip glass.

a. Medium amber very close to the color of the Short's Pandemonium I had last night., but clear rather than translucent. Finger thick white head disspitates quickly, leaving a lacing ring which hangs in place as the contents are consumed.

s: Surprisingly mild considering the rep of this ale as a relative hop bomb. More nose hint of hops is evident as it warms and is drunk.

t: Hoppy! No particular fruit flavor, but a powerful hop bite. Pretty strong hop aftertaste.

m: Smooth until the hops hit the taste buds, which is not long!

o: A beer with a built-in wake-up call. I bought a twelver on sale assuming I'd like it as a summer brew because of the reviews. Just about exactly what I expected. Certainly not for the mild mainstream tastes of the average summer beer drinker, but it will get their attention! A helluva good buy if you want a brew that has something to say to your tongue.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 18:31:17 | More by scotorum

Satanic

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

06-16-2013 15:38:53 | More by Satanic

swinyeju

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -4.1%

06-16-2013 15:38:03 | More by swinyeju