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Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Tumbler Autumn Brown AleTumbler Autumn Brown Ale
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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:
3,462
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)
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Ratings by woodchipper:
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Rated by woodchipper from Connecticut

3.92/5  rDev +2.1%

Sep 19, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.58 by ctbeerman1 from Connecticut

Sep 01, 2023
 
Rated: 3.95 by SoundMakesSense from Indiana

Mar 05, 2023
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Reviewed by Bluecrow from New York

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, 2021
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

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. Iā€™m 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, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 07, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by MJSFS from Florida

Dec 07, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

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, 2019
 
Rated: 3.73 by emerge077 from Illinois

Jun 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.89 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Apr 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.98 by Jodio from Texas

Feb 18, 2019
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Reviewed by MoreBeer4me from New Jersey

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, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by mwvman from Indiana

Dec 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.35 by JustCamIt from Virginia

Dec 09, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by AngusOg from North Carolina

Dec 02, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by hopley from Massachusetts

Nov 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.62 by O-Meg from New York

Nov 23, 2018
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Reviewed by jadpsu from Georgia

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, 2018
Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 3462 ratings