Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (pack of 12) (5.6%)

A 12-pack of American pale ale brewed at 5.6% ABV with whole-cone Cascade hops in Chico, California. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company was founded in 1979, and the pale ale debuted shortly after as one of the earliest American craft pale ales. The recipe uses Two-row Pale and Caramel malts fermented with ale yeast, then generously hopped with whole-cone Cascade hops. It is bottle-conditioned, with a small dose of fermentable sugar and fresh yeast added at packaging for natural carbonation. The aroma is resinous pine and fresh grapefruit, with floral, slightly herbal hop character and warm caramel sweetness. The palate is bright and citrus-forward, with grapefruit rind and flowery hop bitterness balanced by toasted caramel malt. The finish is medium in length, with clean, dry bitterness and lingering pine resin.