What is the Sierra Nevada Torpedo?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by CtyLineBeerBlog, May 15, 2015.

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  1. CtyLineBeerBlog

    CtyLineBeerBlog Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Just wondering if someone could clarify the torpedo reference for Sierra Nevada. I know their IPA but the Hoptimum is also "torpedoed."

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    #1 CtyLineBeerBlog, May 15, 2015
  2. SaisonRichBiere

    SaisonRichBiere Pooh-Bah (2,033) Mar 23, 2011 Michigan
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    I'm pretty sure it refers to a device they use to dry-hop their batches. It resembles a torpedo and holds a ton of hops.
     
    #2 SaisonRichBiere, May 15, 2015
  3. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    #3 Todd, May 15, 2015
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