Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.1075 East 20th Street
Chico, CA.
I originally found this beer at the local Albertson's (a chain supermarket) a couple of years ago and I had never seen it before, even though Sierra Nevada beers have been a staple of mine for 10+ years. I was pleasantly surprised by the boldness of the hops, usually you dont find beer with this much hop character in a mass chain supermarket.
This beer has become one of my favorites when I am looking for something with a little edge to it, and by 'edge' I mean hops... anyway, ON TO THE REVIEW ;)
Extra IPA
Appearance: Caramel color, slighty opaque, 1cm head on pour which easily reforms with agitation, head consists of nice tight bubbles which almost give it a nitro appearance. Head will hold 1-2mm for duration of drinking
Smell: Piney, resin, with some malt sweetness with agitation
Taste: Hoppy bitterness jumps on the tongue with first taste, carbonation "pops" on tongue for a "bright" taste
Mouthfeel: Hops grab the tongue and do not let go without a fight!
Overall: A classic American IPA with a very bold hoppiness. Mid range ABV at 7.2%
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