Who hasn't had a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale? I believe it is the founding father of what I strive for in a hoppy pale ale. It is the quintessential craft beer drinkers thirst quenching beer. When you need more than just water to rehydrate, you grab a pale ale. If there is a beer that I would say just tastes like beer, this would be it. There is nothing about the taste or aroma that blows you away, no complex flavors to analyze, you just drink it and are satisfied. There was a time when I would have considered my refrigerator empty if it didn't contain this pale ale as my any occasion beer.
When I toured breweries around San Diego a couple years ago, I couldn't believe the wide range of variety the term pale ale encompassed. The majority of the time I was sadly disappointed by the lack of flavor and would have classified most as a blonde at best. And more shockingly because California is the home of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
Someday I look forward to visiting this inspiring brewery, stand in the field of barley and stroll along the estate hop bines.
Agreed...definetly a delightful brew
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