Let me start by saying congratulations to Sierra Nevada. When I heard about this idea I was extremely excited to try all these exciting beers. This is my second of the series, I previously drank the Fritz and Ken's Stout, which was great. Living in Seattle I have the privilege of shopping at one of the best Whole Foods in the world, probably an exaggeration, but it still has a great selection of Washington, Californian and Belgian brews.
Sierra Nevada Bock pours out a hazy copper.
Aroma: nice sweet malt aroma, caramel and a little alcohol.
Taste: fantastic balance of sweet malt, caramel, toffee flavors and alcohol. Alcohol starts off nice, and it has a very distinct bitter finish that lingers for a few moments.
Mouthfeel: Nice light body with medium to high carbonation, tingles right on the tongue as soon as you take a sip, but finishes pretty dry.
Overall: I enjoyed this beer, it is a bit more hoppy than most helles/bocks I am used to. I assumed it would be a battle of the malt vs. the alcohol, but the hops really put a good showing. Sierra Nevada is known for hop forward beers and overall I thought this was a successful beer. I would definitely buy another one of these to cellar for a couple months.
Beer, I love it and after spending the last couple years following great blogs in the Bay Area I have decided to join the club. I have been passionate about beer for years, worked as an assistant brewer and sales rep for a local brewery. I have had more than my share of glasses and have even traveled to Germany, Ireland, England and of course Belgium to enjoy the local flavors. I hope to discuss new beers coming out, cooking, homebrewing and everything beer. Any feedback is appreciated.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Beer Review: Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Charlie, Fred and Ken's Bock
Labels:
Bock,
Helles,
Sierra Nevada Anniversary
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