Sierra Nevada Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

WOTO97

California

3.7/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A bit of chestnut and mahogany in color. Head quickly dissolves into a thin creamy film of suds. Very delicate, thin, fading lace.

Lots of freshly toasted bread. Malt comes through in a big way with a bit of bitterness from the malt as well. A bit of burned sugar in the background. Maybe even a bit of fresh ground coffee. As it warms, reminds me of a burning pile of freshly raked autumn leaves...too much?

Flavors aren't as pronounced as the nose but most are there. A bit of molasses on the mid and back palate. Toast and a slight biscuit quality. A soft round hop bitterness lingers in the background.

Allowing this guy to reach temperature is a good move. The body definitely improves. A bit rounder as it warms up. Finishes a bit dense but still clean. A little too thin up front.

This is an interesting addition to the SN arsenal. Wish it carried a bit more weight in the body and the flavors complemented the nose a bit better. Nonetheless, this a pleasant drinker and not a bad accompaniment to the fall season.

Serving type: bottle

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