Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: American IPA
State/Country: California
ABV: 7.2%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 9
Clear, bright copper with a thick, white head. Great lacing

Smell: 9
Citrus and a pine characters dominate - very floral. Slight malt

Taste: 8.5
Up Front: Grapefruit, pine
Finish: Nice caramel malt backbone

Mouthfeel: 8
Medium body, smooth with good carbonation. Nice long finish

Drinkability: 9
Another winner from Sierra Nevada. Nice IPA - they do know how to use hopz effectively!

Overall Score: 8.7

Value:
9.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.60

Overall Impression:
A nice malty ale, that is very easy to drink, and a great value! Definitely Recommended! Newbeez may want to start out with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale first

1 comment:

  1. Have a 24oz bottle in the kitchen just a'waitin' for me.

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