Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest Fresh Hop Ale - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

JCaweinstein

Ohio

4.13/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is a light amber colored beer that is crystal clear and has a lot of bubbles. The one finger, off white head stays with this one until the bitter end and leaves a beautiful lacing behind.
From the aromas I pick up a spice aroma that makes me think pepper. As the beer warms I also detect some floral aromas.
From the malts I taste a bit of caramel and a certain graininess that helps balance the hop flavors. From the hops I get citrus and spice, not so much pepper but something I can't quite put my finger on.
On the front end it's smooth and then finishes with a resinous, bitter finish.
I'm very pleased with this beer. The story behind the making of the beer is very interesting and it delivers on all accounts. It appeals to all my senses and is very cost affective.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2012 02:26:21 | More by JCaweinstein

elNopalero

Texas

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

Purchased and enjoyed the same weekend, May 2013. I’m assuming it was just released.

This pours a caramel auburn color with great cottony foam. There’s an aroma that’s slightly peppery with a somewhat earthy caramel note to it. Tastes of caramel and pine with some earthy peppery characteristics and a dry finish. The hops in this don’t “stick out” in the way I’d expect from a fresh-hopped ale, nor do they exhibit the vibrancy I’ve come to expect from Southern Hemisphere (New Zeeland) hops. Reminds me of a SNPA with more malt/caramel and an earthier hop character.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 07:23:44 | More by elNopalero

BigJim5021

Indiana

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-21-2013 05:27:19 | More by BigJim5021

nick_asian

Nevada

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-21-2013 03:05:48 | More by nick_asian

mscudder

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-21-2013 01:32:40 | More by mscudder

4Socialanxiety

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-20-2013 23:42:53 | More by 4Socialanxiety

jnardone235

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-20-2013 23:33:53 | More by jnardone235

lsolanilla

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-20-2013 19:06:20 | More by lsolanilla

anvilx

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-20-2013 18:02:36 | More by anvilx

GMan

Tennessee

3.25/5  rDev -20.5%

05-20-2013 13:58:48 | More by GMan

thampel09

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-20-2013 13:37:56 | More by thampel09

--Dom--

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-20-2013 04:22:51 | More by --Dom--

CADMixes

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-20-2013 03:12:22 | More by CADMixes

Happyhopper

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-20-2013 02:34:34 | More by Happyhopper

Curloftheburl

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-20-2013 01:05:51 | More by Curloftheburl

Thedrizzle

Florida

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-19-2013 22:10:22 | More by Thedrizzle

EnronCFO

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-19-2013 21:20:06 | More by EnronCFO

DanE

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-19-2013 19:55:16 | More by DanE

jbeervt

Vermont

3/5  rDev -26.7%

05-19-2013 16:40:47 | More by jbeervt

anteater

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-19-2013 16:02:43 | More by anteater

tdj13

Connecticut

2.5/5  rDev -38.9%

05-19-2013 15:37:06 | More by tdj13

mc4z

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-19-2013 05:43:07 | More by mc4z

mactrail

California

3.63/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

Dark orangey amber in the Crooked Line tulip. The usual SN professional-strength head and fine carbonation. Smells like apples, lemons, and marmalade. Very attractive with a long-lasting foam. Some fruit and sweet malt to start. Pears and Schweppes Bitter Lemon.

This is all about the hops, which I find are Southern Cross, Pacifica and Motueka from New Zealand. They are all new varieties to me, but it's a bitter blend. Spicy and on the acidic side. Almost severely woody, like it was strained through leaf mold. Drinkable enough, but not a brew to gulp. Medium body. From the 22 oz bottle bought at Barons Marketplace in San Diego.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 04:31:04 | More by mactrail

firstlighthiker

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 23:18:48 | More by firstlighthiker

rabiddawg

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 21:39:06 | More by rabiddawg