Sierra Nevada SNOW PACK 2016

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  1. ksi4077

    ksi4077 Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2014 Texas

    Bought this today in Texas, along with Celebration! Now I just need to finish up my Oktoberfest. Though I did crack a Celebration immediately.
     
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  2. BillManley

    BillManley Pundit (954) Jul 2, 2008 North Carolina
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    What until you try this year's Coffee Stout... we switched coffee suppliers, and this years is off-the-charts. I love it. Deep, rich, mocha-like coffee flavor (from La Colombe cold-press.) It's my current go-to.
    Right now--no bullshit--we have one of the strongest lineups in in a few years. Celebration and Northern Hemisphere are the best in years (great hop harvest this year.) Coffee Stout is legit, and the forthcoming Harvest Newly Developed Hops (Draught-only) is my current beer crush. It's an embarrassment of riches in our shops and taproom. My beer budget has a pretty serious dent in it at the moment.
     
  3. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah


    Sounds great. Will the coffee be in 6 packs?

    Enjoy
     
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  4. BillManley

    BillManley Pundit (954) Jul 2, 2008 North Carolina
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    No, only the snow pack for now.
     
  5. sefus12

    sefus12 Pundit (938) Sep 7, 2006 Wisconsin
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    I can attest to how good Celebration is. Just got my first two six-packs last night and it's even better than I remembered. That's saying something since Celebration is my favorite IPA and a top-3 all-time beer for me. Cheers!
     
  6. medb

    medb Devotee (329) Aug 27, 2013 California

    I must pick up some Celebration this weekend, and the Snow Pack very soon. I loved the Coffee Stout last year, I'm intrigued by the two new beers; apart form Old Chubb I haven't been impressed with other Scotch Ales.
    Will Six Rights IPA make an appearance in any form next year?
     
  7. BillManley

    BillManley Pundit (954) Jul 2, 2008 North Carolina
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    There's a real chance Six Rights might come back. We're working on that now. I'll keep you posted.
     
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  8. Schempy

    Schempy Aspirant (281) Oct 8, 2014 Arizona

    Haven't tried the Northern Hemisphere yet but will try to grab some this weekend. Have to agree with you about the lineup - loved this year's Oktoberfest and thought the Hoppy Wheat in the fall pack was real tasty. Vienna Lager always impresses too.

    Can't wait to try this year's Celebration. Last year's version wasn't as good as it usually is (due to last year's hop harvest?).
     
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  9. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    AWWW DANG!!! Guess I need to finish up my Fall Packs real quick!! Thanks @sierranevadabill !!
     
  10. beermeplz

    beermeplz Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2015 California

    digging the coffee stout...pretty light and coffee forward with some rich flavors throughout. very drinkable.
     
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  11. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Picked up a case at a local Costco for 23.99. Will be the first time having the coffee stout. Looking forward to it as well as the rest of the pack. Now I just need to track down some Celebration Ale.
     
  12. Genuine

    Genuine Maven (1,347) May 7, 2009 Connecticut

    This.
     
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  13. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    Holy crap.

    This pack is GOLD. I could buy this all year and be happy.

    Adding 12 Snow and a 12 Celebration made for a great weekend. :grinning:
     
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  14. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Curious about the Maple Scotch Ale and Single Hop Cascade, any feedback?
     
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  15. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    Single Hop Cascade is pretty good and a solid B or B+ but its not a 'A' level IPA.
     
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  16. meefmoff

    meefmoff Pooh-Bah (1,922) Jul 6, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Scotch ale is one of my least favorite styles and I actually thought this was pretty tasty. Not overly caramely/malty like I find many scotch ales, and it has a light touch on the maple too. I haven't gotten to the Single Hop yet so I'll have to punt on that one for now.
     
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  17. Tilley4

    Tilley4 Pooh-Bah (2,811) Nov 13, 2007 Tennessee
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Waiting to see both in my neck of the woods...
     
  18. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
    Mod Team BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'd agree with that evaluation. I think its a very good IPA.
     
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  19. BriantheBeerGeek

    BriantheBeerGeek Zealot (585) May 26, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Snow Pack sounds great. I hope I get my wish in 2017 for a year round DIPA from SN...
     
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  20. DrewsBrews450

    DrewsBrews450 Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2012 North Carolina

    It's a good pack for the money 13.99 here in NC. Just had all four and if I had to rate them in order I'd say coffee stout, pale ale, maple ale, single hop. Coffee stout is really good.
     
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