Well, this is a big bottle! Most of Sierra Nevada's beers that I have come across thus far have been in small volumes, and this beast is a whole pint; and at 6.7%, this should do a good job of getting me nice and sleepy
The label goes into great detail about the speciality hops that go in to this, and the label design is typical of SN, and looks very pretty.
Pours a vibrant copper colour, with the smallest bubbles imaginable spewing from the bottom of the glass. Topped off with a brilliant, creamy off-white head.
The nose? It is quite formidable... You really get that wet hop goodness wafting up with dominating pine and resin with a kick of citrus. Toffee and biscuit with a mild toast is underpinned by a boozy layer of fruity sweetness.
The onslaught continues on the tongue. Chewy, thick malt at first has a distinct toffee and biscuit flavour, with a hint of wood chips. Figs, raisins and syrup then come to fore and coat the palate, before a hint of pineapple and mango wash over. Then the hops kick in and cleanse that sticky, fruity maltiness away with lashings of hop oils, pine and a hint of tobacco. Long bittersweet linger and those oily hop flavours seem to stay forever!
Full bodied with quite a heavy and creamy mouthfeel. The bitterness and sweetness is perfectly balanced, and is complemented by a moderate dryness. The alcohol is a touch on the solvent side and overstays its welcome a little.
But, who cares about that when this is so deliciously lovely. Another corker from SN
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