Review – Sierra Nevada Porter

From Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. – Dark and rich, Sierra Nevada Porter is a delicious, medium-bodied ale with a creamy head. The Porter’s smooth flavor (malty with hints of caramel) comes from a blend of deep-roasted barley malts.

Sierra Nevada Brewing – Sierra Nevada Porter – 12 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass. 5.6% abv. Purchased at Santa Anita Wines and Spirits, Arcadia, CA.

Appearance: Pours a dark brown, that lets in about 10% light. A picture perfect foamy head sits atop, and leaves behind webby lacing.

Aroma: Chocolate and roasty malts, and some trademark Sierra Nevada hops.

Taste: Bitter crisp hops, iced coffee, roasted malt. Finishes with a bitter roasted coffee flavor. A little bit spicy.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied, thick.

Overall: A great, hoppy porter.  When I first tried this beer many years ago, I didn’t care for it, largely because of the Sierra Nevada trademark hopping.  Now I love this beer, and need to make up for lost time.