Bonanza Brown Ale
Tenaya Creek Brewery

Based on my 1st experience being of age in Las Vegas, and also being from Colorado, I was initially disappointed in the craft culture here but it makes sense to be more macro here. This however gave me some serious hope. Maybe its the gin but this is one of the best Browns I've had in awhile whether it's English or American. Highly enjoyable.

After more experience with English Browns this isn't exactly tasting the right way. It tastes like a pretty yummy American brown but it's missing the English malty sweet.

 

As close as a crafter can get to an English Brown as you can get from Las Vegas. But, I enjoyed Bonanza.

It's not a good-Looker; really needs more foam to stick around. But Bonanza Smells like the style, sweet malts and nutty. Tastes are balanced; just enough hops to check the sweet. Their drying sensation lingers delicately through the finish. There are sufficient bubbles, but less than a medium mouth. Reminds me of an English Mild.

I like how Tenaya Creek is in a warm climate, yet its top ten brews dominate the British Browns, stouts and porters. So, Tenaya Creek does not play slavishly to the American palate. Las Vegas needs more culture. And Tenaya Creek is providing it. Cheers, ladies and gents !

Had on tap at the brewery. This is a nice-looking brown ale with good head and lacing. The aroma has bread, nuts and low roasted grain. The flavors of roasted grains come out a bit more than aroma. They are pleasant, not acrid, but don't allow much else to come through. The body is a bit light and watery for the strong malt flavors, almost like an over-carbonated mild ale. Overall I enjoyed this but the one-dimensional flavors kept it from being great in my mind.

Deep brown filtered with little carbonation and 3 fingers of light brown head.

Smells of cocoa, and rich toffee.

The taste follows the nose.

Medium body with moderate carbonation.

I got this in Reno and am drinking it in Redding August 3rd 2019.

 

 

 

 

Better nose than expected. Thick, creamy head. Dissipates 1/2 way then hangs on. Easy drinking, slight finish. Like most Tenaya brews, it’s not a mind blower, but it’s dependable.

Clear, dark amber color with nice lingering off-white head. Strong hints of mocha, old road, walnut, caramel and maple on the nose. Malty base dominates the front and back palate, with only slight hints of molasses and coffee. Medium feel.

 

 

 

Just a good brown ale. It has an exceptional maltiness that sets it apart from other good brown ales. Very drinkable and enjoyable! Cheers!

 

 

 

 

Being a local Nevadan, I'm proud to say we have great local beers. Tenaya creek has been around for a while now and kills it!

The price: a 6 pack at your local gas station or grocery store goes for $8-10. Usually $6-$8 for a bomber (22oz).

The taste: malty, sweet, bitter, all at the same time, without interfering with each other. It's a nice, mellow brown ale. The sweetness is bold but not overpowering, tastes like caramel. Good for the evening time after dinner or the late night off from work brew. Must be cold (could just be me).

Overall: Excellent, go to brew.

An OK off white head with poor retention. The color of the beer is redwood a dark brown with reddish tint. The clarity of the beer is opaque.

A toasted malt with caramel floral, yeast honey, yeast and hint of wood.

A rich malty and slightly sweet. The flavor are caramel, toasted malt, floral.

The mouthfeel is light slightly carbonated and astringent.

I did not care for this one it close to an English Brown ale. I found this a bit watery and it had an acrid slightly burnt note at the end. It is okay

 

 

Look (4): Pours a beautiful brown unfiltered color with a pretty red hue along the edges when held up to the light. The head is an amber color and likes to cling to the sides of the glass. A good sign =)

Smell (3.75): A nice roasted malty caramel smell comes off this guy. Reminds me of a lightly roasted coffee aroma.

Taste (3.5) Toasted malty and earthy flavors. Nothing to intense or porter like. More on the easy drink and approachable session side.

Mouthfeel (3.75): Not to rich or overwhelming, more in the middle for sweetness terms. Light plus to medium bodied. Lingers on the palate for 10-15 seconds.

Overall (4): A solid and sessionable brew. Something that's got enough flavor to please your taste buds but at the same time not overwhelm you. I could drink this all day =)

(draft, Bachi Burger, Henderson NV) Was told I was drinking the Tandem Double IPA, and swore this was a stout or porter. Had to ask the server to check to be sure. At any rate, this beer had a lot of rich flavors. Slightly chocolately and super smooth drinking. If had been told this was a porter from the beginning it may have rated higher. Eventually didn't get to finish it as I traded it in for what I ordered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A very drinkable brown ale that brings familiarity instead of excitement. Malty nose and palate with a hint of distinguishable noble hop spice hidden in the bitterness balanced finish. Pours dark brown and amber with medium head retention.