The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the US that spans California and Nevada. It's snowcapped peaks are emblazoned on the bottle of this pale ale which is apparently a very popular craft beer over in the states. Similar to James Squire or
Little Creatures in Australia, it's attributed to converting many mainstream beer drinkers into beer geeks.
And you can see why. The flavours are not overpowering, but the beer bursts and pops with malts and hops and floral tones and then lingers into a long bitter finish. It's very crisp and polished, and does not take one wrong step from start to finish.
While on one hand being refreshing, the long finish also leaves you wanting more and before you know it the bottle is empty and you're after another one.
For what this beer is, an American Pale Ale, it is close to perfection. Do I personally like it more than LC or JS? No. Would I argue with an American that disagreed? Probly not. It's a beer to be proud of.
8/10
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