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Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- From:
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Brown Ale
Ranked #141 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #18,367 - Avg:
- 3.84 | pDev: 11.46%
- Reviews:
- 1,144
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 01, 2023
- Added:
- Jul 25, 2010
- Wants:
- 115
- Gots:
- 362
Tumbler is our take on the classic brown ale ā full of roasted malt flavor but delicate on the palate and perfect for crisp fall days. Layered with notes of chocolate and toasted bread and a hint of smoke, Tumbler is the ultimate autumn beer, so grab a seat and watch as the leaves come tumbling down.
2014 - Available in Fall Variety Pack (no longer available standalone)
2014 - Available in Fall Variety Pack (no longer available standalone)
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Ratings by markaberrant:
Reviewed by markaberrant from Canada (SK)
4.03/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - crystal clear, flashes red in the light, big creamy light tan head persists, lots of clingy lace
S - caramel nuttiness, with some spicy hop aromas, clean, light breadiness
T - fair bit of spicy hops up front, gives way to some carmel and bready notes, finish is quick, aftertaste is biscuits and nuts
M - med light body, med carbonation, smooth, but crisp, no alcohol presence,
D - this is a pretty rockin brown ale, straight up & easy to drink, what more do you want?
Brown ale by definition is rather tame, and typically not my favourite style. However, Sierra Nevada does it justice with their version. Fairly hoppy, but not so much as to push the boundaries of the style. I like the super clean character, it brings the malts into focus. Can't really complain about anything here, about as good as a brown ale gets. Not my first choice at the store or a bar, but I sure wouldn't turn one down either.
Nov 29, 2010S - caramel nuttiness, with some spicy hop aromas, clean, light breadiness
T - fair bit of spicy hops up front, gives way to some carmel and bready notes, finish is quick, aftertaste is biscuits and nuts
M - med light body, med carbonation, smooth, but crisp, no alcohol presence,
D - this is a pretty rockin brown ale, straight up & easy to drink, what more do you want?
Brown ale by definition is rather tame, and typically not my favourite style. However, Sierra Nevada does it justice with their version. Fairly hoppy, but not so much as to push the boundaries of the style. I like the super clean character, it brings the malts into focus. Can't really complain about anything here, about as good as a brown ale gets. Not my first choice at the store or a bar, but I sure wouldn't turn one down either.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Bluecrow from New York
3.98/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
-clear, brown bottle pour with a thin foam cap that dissipates quickly and a sweet malt aroma.
The flavor is caramel forward with woody hop notes.
The finish is clean
This is a pleasing brew. I hope it is brewed seasonally again.
May 29, 2021The flavor is caramel forward with woody hop notes.
The finish is clean
This is a pleasing brew. I hope it is brewed seasonally again.
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.02/5 rDev -21.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.02/5 rDev -21.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
355 ml bottle, in Nevada City. Reddish brown colour, off-white head. Malty and nutty aroma and flavour, with notes of burnt caramel. Moderate hops in the finish. Iām sorry, but brown ales like this one rarely make me ecstatic. This one is no exception, even though it is made by the capable brewers of Sierra Nevada. Nothing wrong with it, just not my favourite style.
May 10, 2021Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From old, undated notes. Had this on draft.
Nice head which quickly disspates.
Decent lacing.
Rich brown appearance, but see-through.
Maple syrup nose.
Coffee flavor, hop profile very present.
Perhaps a bit too carbonated, but a fine fall brown.
Nov 10, 2019Nice head which quickly disspates.
Decent lacing.
Rich brown appearance, but see-through.
Maple syrup nose.
Coffee flavor, hop profile very present.
Perhaps a bit too carbonated, but a fine fall brown.
Reviewed by MoreBeer4me from New Jersey
4/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Decent brown ale. Slightly both bitter and sweet. Well rounded, snappy, somewhat spicy taste with a hint of coffee and chocolate. At only 5.5% ABV its a very good beer.
Dec 22, 2018Reviewed by jadpsu from Georgia
4.21/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Impressive looking pour! Pours a very dark brown with some red hues, with a bold light brown sticky head that shows good retention and and superior side glass lace.
AROMA: Toasty bread malts, scents of burnt chocolate.
TASTE: Roasted malts, burnt chocolate, a touch of nuts, some sweetness up front. Dry at the finish.
Nov 22, 2018AROMA: Toasty bread malts, scents of burnt chocolate.
TASTE: Roasted malts, burnt chocolate, a touch of nuts, some sweetness up front. Dry at the finish.
Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
3462 ratings
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