today's beer of the day. @sierranevada @newglarusbeer #thereandback #englishstylebitter
Today on TBD, Sierra Nevada's There and Back. It is an English Style Bitter that was made in conjunction with New Glarus Brewing Company out of New Glarus, Wisconsin.
"For beer folks, Chico, CA, and New Glarus, WI, are must-see capitals on the U.S. brewing map, but getting between the two is no simple feat. There and Back is named for the planes, trains, and zeal needed to connect them. This classic English-style Bitter is a complex yet easy-drinking mix of toasty malt and a fruity, herbal hop flavor."
"There and Back is a classic, sessionable, English-style Bitter—easy-drinking but full of flavor. It features nutty, toasted Golden Promise and English Crystal malts balanced by a solid dose of zesty hops, with a fruity dry finish from the use of an authentic English yeast."
My impression of SN's There and Back is: that it is milky amber in color with some carbonation and a good head. It has a fruity smell with notes of malt as well. It has a thick but smooth feel in the mouth and you can definitely taste the fruitiness of the beer and the toasted malts. It has a slightly bitter aftertaste and feels a little heavy on the palate but is smooth going down. Overall I feel that this is a solid beer that is enjoyable to drink! It has an ABV of 5.6%, which doesn't have the kick of some of the higher octane beers but you will definitely enjoy this beer regardless. This 12 pack was $30 at the store and for the quality of the beers it has been a bargain.
Referenced from Sierra Nevada.
Beer purchased at Lewisburg Spirits and Wine. lewisburgspirits@suddenlink.net.
today's beer of the day. @sierranevada @firestonewalker #torpedopilsner #hoppypilsner
"Torpedo Pilsner is a hop-forward take on the crisp classic lager. We and the folks at Firestone Walker share a passion for New Zealand hop varietals, so we loaded our legendary Hop Torpedo with southern hemisphere hops for a fruity, floral twist on the pilsner style."
Taken in my kitchen.
"Torpedo Pilsner ditches the traditional German “noble” hops and heads south of the equator for inspiration. With a traditional golden malt body, this “kiwi” pils features intense fruity and floral New Zealand-grown Motueka and Southern Cross hops, making this an alternate and delicious take on the classic pilsner."
Also taken in my kitchen.
My take on this beer is; that it has a pale wheat coloring and good carbonation with a great head when it is initially poured out of the bottle. I would even go so far as to say that it is frothy. This is a hoppy beer that feels thin and crisp and it nips the sides of the tongue as you drink it. It reminds me of the classic lager somewhat but with enough of a difference to make it interesting. Classic lagers don't tend to be my favorite beers, I will drink them if offered but typically won't buy them myself. This is a better version in my opinion, and of course it is a pilsner after all. It is not however the best beer in this 12 pack, that being said it is definitely a worthy addition. My overall impression of this beer is that it was a good beer and if I purchased this 12 pack again I would not hesitate to drink it. This beer also had a respectable ABV of 5.2%, so it has a little more kick than your average beers. This 12 pack was $30 at Lewisburg Spirits and Wine. I still say though if you average it out it is still cheaper than going to the local pub. Good work as usual Sierra Nevada and Firestone Walker! Thanks for a memorable 12 pack of killer beers!
Referenced from Sierra Nevada.
Beer purchased at Lewisburg Spirits and Wine. Their email is: lewisburgspirits@suddenlink.net