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Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA
Beer-a-Day #289
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Ale is a big American IPA; bold, assertive and full of flavor and aromas highlighting the complex citrus, pine and herbal character of whole-cone American hops.
I’d been hearing a lot about this beer, but I wasn’t seeing it at any of my local retailers. I’m glad it came into my hands at our Oktoberfest celebration.
Pretty medium amber color with an ivory-colored head. Plenty of spicy, piney hops in the aroma. Big hop taste. Truly a beer for an unapologetic hop-head like me.
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA
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Forty-something, married, with two kids. I generally prefer the English styles - ESB, IPA - but am willing to try just about anything. You can reach me at al@hop-talk.com.
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I agree! I enjoyed it mucho. I wrote a review of it also on my webpage a couple months: http://www.zelnio.org/2009/08/10/sierra-nevada-torpedo/
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