Tasting Notes
Sierra Nevada has gone for an English IPA, distinct from the Northwest version by virtue of hops.
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The flavor is also woody, with an intense, resinous hopping. I am particularly (pleasantly) sensitive to Goldings, and these really pop. The beer is sharply effervescent and has a hard-water crispness. The aftertaste leaves your mouth coated and lips smacking. It reminded me quite a bit of Fuller's ESB, though I don't know if they would taste alike side by side.
Given that there are a million IPAs on the West Coast, it's a nice change-up to find an English style. I really enjoyed this one.
Stats
Malts: "English malts"
Hops: Boil - Magnum; finishing and dry-hop - Golding
Alcohol by volume: 6.9%
Original Gravity: N/A
Bitterness Units: N/A
Rating
Excellent.
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PHOTO: SF Fred
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