Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Pale AlePale Ale
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From:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #204
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
90
Ranked #9,070
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 11.66%
Reviews:
3,289
Ratings:
12,279
Status:
Active
Rated:
Wednesday at 08:36 AM
Added:
Jul 05, 2001
Wants:
  377
Gots:
  3,615
Our most popular beer, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a delightful interpretation of a classic style. It has a deep amber color and an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. Generous quantities of premium Cascade hops give the Pale Ale its fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor.

38 IBU
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Ratings by untitledeuphoria:
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Reviewed by untitledeuphoria from New York

3.88/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottled 3.25.14. Drank 5.8.14. Poured from a bomber into a 12oz Stange.

A: Bright, clear amber coloring with one fingers worth of off white (parchment tinted) head with substantial pitting. Fades to a thin cap, leaving light amounts of damp lacing along the way.

S: Sweet malt with a background of spiced pine and floral aromas. The nose is subtle, just barely enough to let you ponder what it is you are getting a whiff of. My lady companion said it reminded her of dandelions and sweet peaches.

T: Smooth and creamy, with a snap of malt, and a dry finish. The Cascade hops make their presence known with a slight kick of bitterness after the malt passes, but they don't drive the flavor profile. One of those beers that make you go "ahh" after a sip.

M: Medium body, lively carbonation...but not overwhelming. Clean, refreshing finish.

O: The American Pale Ale standard by which all others are judged by. The very first APA I ever had, the beer which opened the hop flood gates... but which I still enjoy every single time.
May 09, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by TooManyGlasses from Canada (AB)

4.37/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Years since I had one - never rated….
Pours a clear deep copper to amber colour with three fingers of tawny off white head.
Aroma malty with caramel, a touch of bread but with distinct piney and spicy hop notes, citrus, like its cousin Celebration quite floral on the nose.
Taste follows with the caramel malt sweetness giving way to a piney and citrus hop punch - moderate bitterness with some grapefruit peel.
Smooth medium mouthfeel with moderate carbonation and a crisp slightly dry finish.
Is it Celebration? No but this is very nice.
Wednesday at 01:35 AM
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Rated by ChrisMoo

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The OG! Very impressive to the taste and smell. Please Sierra Nevada keep it going forever..
Sunday at 11:19 PM
 
Rated: 4 by shadowslink7 from Illinois

Feb 17, 2024
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Rated by mooseheadchris

4.55/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Perfectly hopped, bright, and endlessly drinkable. A gold standard.
Feb 15, 2024
 
Rated: 4.13 by Aitor from Spain

Feb 11, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by MEnoMoney

Feb 10, 2024
 
Rated: 4.4 by waudozer from Canada (BC)

Feb 01, 2024
 
Rated: 4.15 by gongfu from Connecticut

Jan 31, 2024
 
Rated: 2.3 by notaveragejoe from Georgia

Jan 20, 2024
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dethark from England

Jan 16, 2024
 
Rated: 4.58 by SpencerCaubarreaux from Louisiana

Jan 11, 2024
 
Rated: 4.63 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
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Reviewed by LanceBiggums from Canada (AB)

4.47/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Light amber or dark honey colour. Huge aroma, with bready and caramel malt, rather English in character, and piney, earthy, and spicy hops. The taste follows exactly, with some extra citrus elements. There is a good amount of bitterness from the American hops, but it's well balanced by a stiff-upper-lip English style malty backbone. Goes down a treat as well, perfect amount of carbonation, solidly medium mouthfeel. Overall an excellent beer, the best American ale I've ever had, and well deserving of its reputation.
Dec 21, 2023
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Reviewed by Pomcq

4.86/5  rDev +20.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Deserves a higher rating here—never came across a beer produced on as widely a scale, as available, as consistently delicious and as drinkable as this. It’s the go to!
Dec 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.99 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.36 by Cole3515 from Tennessee

Nov 29, 2023
Pale Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 12279 ratings