In the span of two or three weeks, we went from temperatures in the high eighties and low nineties to overnight freeze warnings. What happened to autumn?

In any event, this colder weather has had me thinking of richer, “meatier” beers. I thought I’d had just about all of Sierra Nevada’s lineup, but apparently not their stout. This must be rectified!

They say:

Creamy, malty, and full-bodied, the Sierra Nevada Stout is satisfyingly rich. Caramel and Black malts give the Stout its deep, dark color and pronounced roasted flavor.

Inky-dark with a pale tan head. Lots of caramel in the aroma; a bit of roastiness. Mouthfeel is fairly smooth with a bit of carbonation bite and some good hops bitterness. (It is 50 IBUs after all.) Still plenty malty, though. I like it, and I will have it again.

Sierra Nevada Stout