Belgian Blonde IPA
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

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From:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 12.13%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
58
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 17, 2022
Added:
Apr 19, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 2.54 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jan 17, 2022
 
Rated: 3.25 by MJSFS from Florida

Dec 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by buzzy from Pennsylvania

Aug 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jaredkc889 from California

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by velcrogrip from Florida

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by daron7 from New Jersey

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by oso from Illinois

Mar 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Bloodeclipse from Indiana

Nov 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jsprain1 from Minnesota

Nov 18, 2013
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Reviewed by corby112 from Pennsylvania

2.47/5  rDev -33.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Pours a slightly hazy, dark golden yellow color with subtle apricot edges and a one finger, white foam head that slowly settles into a lasting ring.  Streaks of soapy lacing left behind.  

Surprisingly malt forward aroma with biscuit and bready yeast followed by estery light fruit notes and a very faint piney hop presence.  Not much hop character in the nose for an IPA.  Slightly floral but more reminiscent of a regular Belgian blonde.

Medium body with a stronger hop presence than the aroma suggests but it still feels more like a hoppy Belgian blonde/pilsner hybrid than anything else.  Very dry and earthy to the point of it being unpleasant.  Soil-y/dirty with pine needle and earthy grass followed by ester-y yeast notes and pilsner malt.   Slight peppery spice along with some light fruit sweetness, notably apple and pear.  Lingering sticky finish with an unpleasant aftertaste.  The flavors of this beer don't really mesh for me.  Kind of harsh and tough to drink.  
Nov 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by DerrickW from Georgia

Nov 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Zaphog from Michigan

Sep 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jamesewelch from Vermont

Aug 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by emwild12 from Illinois

Aug 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by nickfl from Florida

Aug 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Mphis from Tennessee

Jul 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Thorpe429 from Illinois

Jul 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnK17 from Pennsylvania

Jul 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by TripelMark from North Carolina

Jun 19, 2013
Belgian Blonde IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 58 ratings