Sierra Nevada Party Pack

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  1. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
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  2. JTW10

    JTW10 Zealot (527) Nov 25, 2013 Pennsylvania

    will buy this for sure, now if only I could get my 12packs of otra vez cans back...haven't seen those around in a while
     
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  3. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    Sounds good, but I'll just be going after the 12 pack collaboration this year.

    I bought the summer equivalent last year for my graduation party. While it went over well, and I enjoyed the left overs, I'm not graduating this year, so I don't have much use for a 12 pack for my tiny fridge. River Rye'd does sound very good though.
     
  4. SoCal_Matt

    SoCal_Matt Savant (1,012) Jul 13, 2014 California
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    I saw this at the store yesterday. I will definitely be picking one up over this next few weeks but I'll wait and hope to find the 24 pack at Costco for $25 as that is the norm for Sierra mixed packs there. All the beers sound great and Otra Vez is a personal favorite of mine as a "hot day crusher" type beer.

    I haven't seen them in some time either, but my local store just got some fresh ones in this past Wednesday. Hopefully that means you will see some out your way soon as well.
     
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  5. MarshallBirdhouse

    MarshallBirdhouse Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2013 Kentucky
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    Hoppy lager is stupid delicious.
     
  6. John_Atria

    John_Atria Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2014 California

    Has anyone tried this one yet? I remember liking both Ruthless Rye and Hoppy Lager. If River Ryed is similar at all To Ruthless Rye I would pick it up just for that. Otra Vez I can just do without though. My second least favorite beer. Only one i've had that was worse was Pyramid Peach Ale. That thing literally tasted like vomit.
     
  7. baklo

    baklo Savant (1,241) Oct 10, 2012 North Carolina

    Yes, I've had it. Big fan of Ruthless Rye and River Ryed is quite tasty and in the same family as Ruthless. It was the first one that disappeared from my Party Pack. The Hoppy Lager is also good...not as good as the one that came out in its own Beer Camp 12-packs, but better than last year's which I thought was distractingly earthy for a lager.
     
  8. Riff

    Riff Pooh-Bah (1,673) May 12, 2016 Virginia
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    Yup, I've had it as well. The River Ryed is a solid beer, nice rye spice to it. The Hoppy Lager isn't too shabby either.
     
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  9. Benjolovesbeer

    Benjolovesbeer Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2016 Michigan

    If hoppy lager isn't as good as what came out few years ago on it's own count me out. This was my only reason to buy this pack, for a hoppy lager it was the best why they have to change it? And why not brew ruthless rye? Ruthless Rye is almost as classic as pale ale, almost that is. I'll just get me 2 cases of world beer 12 packs, probably be better anyway.
     
  10. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
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    I'm loving the River Ryed. It's my current favorite SN beer, and the reason I keep returning to the party pack. Any chance we'll see it on a seasonal rotation again, @sierranevadabill?
     
  11. BillManley

    BillManley Pundit (954) Jul 2, 2008 North Carolina
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    You know, that's a good question. I know we have a bit of draught floating around the country. Right now, we don't have any plans for a re-release of it, but if the Party Pack does well, who knows, you may see it again.
     
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  12. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    Yes I won't buy any variety pack with Otra Vez in it. I can't imagine it sells all that well on its own anyway.
     
  13. Ricelikesbeer

    Ricelikesbeer Maven (1,433) Nov 29, 2006 Colorado
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    not a party I'd like to join.... Otra vez is pretty boring... aside from the Rye this must be a chess or D&D party. And not even a good one.
     
  14. needs_more_dog

    needs_more_dog Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2016 Arizona

    i'll pick one up. wanted to try otra vez for a while but never wanted to spring for a 6'r. it may sound like a 'boring' pack but i'm never one to discount a great day-drinker
     
  15. WV_Charles_Homebrew

    WV_Charles_Homebrew Initiate (0) May 17, 2017 West Virginia

    Its a great pack, IMHO. I too, had been curious about the Otra Vez, and I am glad i got to try it. I would definitely buy more of it on its own now. And as a fan of the beer camp hoppy lager and ruthless rye I enjoyed the rest of the pack as well.
     
  16. WV_Charles_Homebrew

    WV_Charles_Homebrew Initiate (0) May 17, 2017 West Virginia

    Also as a fan of the beer camp HL, I did not really notice a difference between the one in the pack and the seasonal from last year. Maybe my taste memory is not as good as the poster above, but I immediately recognized it as the beer camp brew I enjoyed so much from the year before. I particularly remember that beer because the beer camp version was much better than I expected it to be, and I enjoyed the brew from the pack equally. Could just be me though.
     
  17. dripa8

    dripa8 Zealot (647) Sep 19, 2014 Kansas

    Just now going through my 1st party pack. Some thoughts; hoppy lager is my kind of beer! River ryed is as good as ruthless, if not better. Not a huge fan of gose so will wait for some warmer weather this weekend to quaff that. I honestly love sierra Nevada but have somehow never had the pale ale, so very much looking forward to that next. Edit: looking through my ratings, I guess 3 years ago I did have pale ale and seemed to like it. Will be good to refresh my memory!
     
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  18. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
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    I like Otra Vez, so I guess that makes me someone you can't imagine!
     
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  19. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    I thought Otra Vez had a pretty decent following due to its flavor combined with its quaffability.
     
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  20. CJNAPS

    CJNAPS Pooh-Bah (2,492) Nov 3, 2013 California
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    Always grab SN variety packs. All the beers I like so it always works out hahaha that River Ryed was pretty tasty.
     
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