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

ThePortlander

New York

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

Recovered my notes from my old computer. This is the 2009 version consumed on August 17, 2009.

The appearance an excellent deep gold with wonderful amber/red hues, like a dark peach or apricot. The head is quite luscious, sticky, and frothy with great lacing down the sides.

The nose is all spices and citrus, with a decently malting backing, from what can tell (it's a little cold). As it warm up, I'm getting a lot more or everything.

This beer drinks like a dream! It's got tons of different hop flavor, but primarily spices, citrus, and earth (probably from the freshness of the hops). The malt foundation is solid, and rounds this out nicely, consider the IBUs. The mouthfeel is just right here, almost perfect. I could drink these all day.

I really enjoyed this one, I wish I could have it fresh all year.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2010 14:53:00 | More by ThePortlander

jkane101

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 00:41:28 | More by jkane101

lic217

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-18-2013 00:38:35 | More by lic217

Ri0

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured into my Duvel tulip from a 24oz bottle. It was about a month old when I drank it.

A - A reddish brown color with a big dirty white two and a half finger head. It dissipates slowly and leaves behind a bunch of lacing. Frothy bubbles remain floating until I finish the beer.

S - Slightly floral hops with earth and pine scents.

T - More malt upfront, with a earthy floral hop mix and some pine on the finish. Not as hoppy as I would expect from a fresh hop ale.

M - Medium body and light carbonation. Oil and pine residue linger on my tongue.

O - Decent fresh IPA, but I prefer the Northern version a bit more. The 2 hop profiles are noticeable different between the N and S. The north has a bigger grapefruit taste.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 23:40:04 | More by Ri0

Greywulfken

New York

4.3/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A: medium-to-deep amber color, with orange highlights in my nonic pint; many fingers of head slimmed into a persistent cap and left lace drapes down the sides

S: earthy, musky hops and hearty malt grains

T: lots of pine and resin atop a chewy husky malt base; bitter and crisp, wholesome grains come through strong

M: touch of tack, slight coat, medium-light, clean across the palate

O: presents well and tastes nice - very satisfying and easy-drinking, but with some heartiness to it - lots of good hop and malt mixing, well-balanced and enjoyable. I'd buy this every season.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 21:08:11 | More by Greywulfken

HopChef44

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-17-2013 20:01:47 | More by HopChef44

sansho

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-17-2013 04:54:49 | More by sansho

dwtyler

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-17-2013 04:07:24 | More by dwtyler

AL89BR

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-16-2013 23:04:44 | More by AL89BR

ThirdEyePA

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-16-2013 19:41:39 | More by ThirdEyePA

eulerthegrape

California

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-16-2013 17:56:23 | More by eulerthegrape

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-16-2013 03:39:10 | More by Jason1337

KevinGordon

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-15-2013 02:05:02 | More by KevinGordon

coreyfmcdonald

Georgia

3.98/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

24 oz bottle split two ways into a pint glass

A: Pours a clear golden/amber color with two fingers of very dense off white head. Great retention and lacing. Sierra Nevada knows how to make a pretty IPA.

S: The aroma starts out with a very fruity hop profile - peaches and mango mostly. I get a nice bready malt profile with a hint of caramel sweetness.

T: Sweeter than I expected, I get a caramel sweetness balanced by a mild breadiness and a mixture of fruity and spicy hops.

M: On the thick side with slightly more than average carbonation.

O: Another win from Sierra Nevada. I did expect more given how much I typically like their IPAs and how much I generally love New Zealand hops.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 00:15:27 | More by coreyfmcdonald

dcbeers

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-13-2013 20:48:34 | More by dcbeers

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-13-2013 05:03:31 | More by RedneckBeerz

Holland

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-13-2013 02:45:06 | More by Holland

2dogbrew

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-12-2013 22:45:11 | More by 2dogbrew

vitese

California

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-12-2013 18:15:18 | More by vitese

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -20.5%

05-12-2013 17:54:43 | More by mikeburd1128

Rhettroactive

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-11-2013 23:57:46 | More by Rhettroactive

smccann

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-11-2013 22:05:37 | More by smccann

dheacck11

Connecticut

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

2013 batch

Pour is a lovely orange amber color, nice a clear. Finger of just off white head fading quickly, nice amount of lacing remaining.

Nose is dry hops with a soft hint of grapefruit. Not too potent.

Taste is lots of bitter, wet hops. Very soft hint of lemon and grapefruit, but minimal. Strong malt backbone, with lots of nuttiness. Hops are strong, but not overpowering.

Feel is medium thick and fits well with the flavors, though is maybe a bit more than needed.

A nice beer overall. Not mind blowing, and certainly not the hoppiest beer around. But a very pleasant and drinkable IPA, especially for the price point.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 23:25:37 | More by dheacck11

HopHeadRyan

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-10-2013 18:19:44 | More by HopHeadRyan

JHendu

Florida

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-10-2013 15:30:04 | More by JHendu