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 #171
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
90
Ranked #8,384
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 11.66%
Reviews:
3,300
Ratings:
12,329
Status:
Active
Rated:
Wednesday at 08:47 AM
Added:
Jul 05, 2001
Wants:
  385
Gots:
  3,624
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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Rated: 3 by katecincinnati from Korea (South)

Wednesday at 08:47 AM
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Rated by Hopdini from California

4.13/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I’m partial to higher abv brews, but as far as pales go, one of my favorites.
Apr 01, 2025
 
Rated: 4.37 by StevenPomp

Mar 23, 2025
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Reviewed by Foxbush from Virginia

4.03/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz Bottle from Total Wine and More in Short Pump, VA This is a classic! This ale is why I enjoy IPAs. The ale pours a clear amber with a white foamy head and lacing. The floral aroma of hops and pale malts is a great start. The medium-body ale with more citrus and hints of pine resin in the taste. This is a nicely balanced ale with pale malts and hops. It is also a very consistent ale to enjoy anywhere in the world.
Mar 19, 2025
 
Rated: 3.45 by dandy14 from Brazil

Mar 10, 2025
 
Rated: 4.25 by DizE1387

Feb 14, 2025
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Reviewed by CoasterRider from Washington

3.73/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Sierra Nevada always seems to make good beer, and their Pale Ale is no exception. It pours a copper color and a complex hop character. Originally rated in 2021 but didn't write it down. It has a solid malt backbone and a little spiciness in the taste. 38 IBUs Rated 7-31-2023
Jan 21, 2025
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Rated by Hop-Dawwg from Florida

4.8/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
If I could only drink one beer for the rest of my life, this would be the one.
Jan 18, 2025
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Reviewed by scarfacecrowe from Missouri

3.65/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Look: Cloudy amber, off white head. Good head retention.
Smell: Sllight Biscuit, brown sugar, malt. Wish the brew had a stronger fragrance.
Taste: Malt, hops, bread, cracker
Mouthfeel: Creamy , nice hop bitter finish.

Good pale ale, especially for 5.6 abv.
Jan 11, 2025
 
Rated: 4.08 by deathdavis from Illinois

Dec 29, 2024
 
Rated: 4.62 by Mikeking99 from Florida

Dec 28, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by NigroC785 from New Jersey

Dec 17, 2024
 
Rated: 4.28 by Jaccident

Dec 10, 2024
 
Rated: 4.6 by J2E-70 from Massachusetts

Dec 09, 2024
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Reviewed by wmeckley44 from Tennessee

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Into a 0.5L mug, dated 9/07/24.

A review after many tastes, SNPA is my very first craft beer, and to this date, one of my favorites, but I will try to provide an objective review.

Pours a deep amber with copious white foam and bubbles. Aroma is a little faint for my liking, but tons of pine, rosemary, and mint. Flavor is straight forward and original . Powerfully floral and bitter, with a ton of that same pine and rosemary, followed up with a strong caramel malt flavor. Tons of great malt backbone to complement the aggressively vegetal hops here. Finishes bitter and crisp. Feel is fantastic, very crisp. Not much to say here besides it's complex and interesting but still incredibly refreshing and drinkable. It's the OG for a reason.
Nov 22, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by TODDRESSEL1 from Indiana

Nov 18, 2024
 
Rated: 2.19 by frosty_85 from New York

Nov 13, 2024
 
Rated: 4.29 by jwilly43 from Colorado

Nov 10, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by averageninjaface from Alaska

Nov 02, 2024