Two words... SIERRA NEVADA............

I know it's just a bit off topic, but here it goes.

So last week we had a group of 30-40 Bell's reps at the craft bar I work at for a party thrown by the brand rep for the state of WI. (a firkin or Bell's Porter was tapped by myself, first time I ever did that.) Anyway, I was talkin to one of the guys and expressed that my two fav seasonal IPA's are Hoptimum and Hopslam, and that I can't decide which one is actually better. I suggested that Bell's and Sierra should collab and make the life changing brew Hopti-Slam. Or Slamimum. I know, kind of a dorky story, but, whatever. Just sayin that I agree. I love Hoptimum and I can't wait till this one is Hyped to Death and I have to buy it a bottle at a time. YESSSSS!!!

 

I've enjoyed many a SN Pale Ale, especially off the tap. Nothing from them has ever been mind-blowing but definitely good beer, especially for the price.

 

Definitely in my top 5 breweries....maybe even top 3, but you know what doesn't get enough love.....? SIERRA NEVADA STOUT!!!! It's an incredible beer, and the low abv is nice cause you can drink a few and not be wrecked. Oh and also this http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/140/60474 is one of the best barleywines I've had

 

Sierra Nevada has always been and will always be a front line craft brew producer. IMHO, they could do no wrong. Big up to them!

 

I just bought a couple 4-packs of Hoptimum last night. Never had it before and looking forward to trying it this weekend. Also loved Celebration, couldn't get enough of that.

 

Anyone know if they will be putting Kellerweis in cans? That would be fkn awesome. Agree wholeheartedly with the OP

 

How can you beat a brewery that consistently charges $7-9 for a 6 pack of quality beer? It's great to know a beer can be bought all over the country with no variation in quality. Sure, it's not a rare one-off, but it's easy to find and always does the trick. It's fantastic that it's only $1.50 more than Bud per 6 pk. around here.

 

Didn't plan it this way but glad I've started running again since Bigfoot has been released. great beer but man, what a calorie bomb!

 

Wait you mean I get to be the 1st to say it....Cool Story Bro!!

Just playin!!! My 1st trade on BA was for the 30th Anny Stout. Love SN.

Cheers!

 

Feel like chiming in. I love Sierra! Really, really, realy respectible brewery.

I reckon every single one of thier beers, year-round or seasonals, are in the top five for thier class IMO.

 

Picture quality isn't the best, but I think bigfoot is one of the best looking barleywines around, love the way it looks in the glass.

 

I've probably gone through two cases of Bigfoot since it's realease. It's going to be hard to age some of these the way I want to when they are so delicious fresh.

 

How about the fact that sierranevadabill is on these forums spreading good information and basically giving us the "real" story on their beer.
Do any of the other brewers have someone like him?

 

started drinking pale ale mid 80's after robert b parker went to great lengths about it in a spencer book. also got me into cooking. thank you r.b.p. for turning me on to fine beers and food. may you rest in peace

 

Responsible brewing practices, a great line of beers, and production since 1980? Yea they're alright

 

Snaked 2 4's of Hoptimum at lunch. Drank one (single, not 4 pack...cus that would be wacky) before returning.

Does anyone else have this happen to them?

 

I agree, SN is a top tier brewery.

I can't wait until Hoptimum arrives here in Mid-Michigan. I was lucky enough to have my buddy bring me a 4 pack of it from KY when he came to town two weeks ago. That beer is on point!

 

SN makes amazing beers that you can find anywhere for fairly cheap. Love what they are doing

 

I agree. Love the SN Torpedo, Ruthless rye, Celebration, Bigfoot, Pale Ale.. they are doing a great job!

 

hoptimum is amazing. Love most of their beers.