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Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest

Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Chico, California USA

bottled
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4733.75/5.03.75/5.0Spring6.7%92.9Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This ale marks our journey to the only place on the planet where fresh hops are harvested in our spring, the Southern Hemisphere. Our task was daunting-we needed to get the hops picked, dried, flown halfway across the world and into our brew kettle in a little over a week's time. The result is a North-by-South fusion of fresh New Zealand hops blended with the finest North American malts. Its robust hop character presents an intriguing floral-citrus aroma leading to layers of fresh-hop spiciness. Enjoy!

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 riversideAK (1649), Shoreline, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20

May 8, 2008  
I agree with Odeed. Same malts, prerequisite SN flavor with a different hop profile. Some nice citrus and pepper on the nose and in the flavor profile. A nice balanced IPA that was pleasant, easy to drink etc. Enjoyable.

 jzzbassman (689), New Albany, Mississippi, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 12, 2008  
24 oz. Bottle: Poured a dark orange/ brown with a lot of thick lace upon the demise of the beautiful head. Aroma is hop centric, with grassy notes. Flavor more malt than suggested by the aroma, with dark bread flavors finishing bitter and floral.


 zebracakes (1006), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Oct 12, 2008  
On tap at the Maproom, Chicago, 09.20.08. Clear dark caramel, off white head. Aroma is kiwi hoppy and hay. Flavor is hoppy bitter, malty, and crisp.


 Rciesla (897), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/103/514/20
Oct 12, 2008  
Bottle shared with thefle. Pours an amber body with off white head. Grapefruit, floral hop resin, pine. A strong ipa with a weaker malt backbone in comparison to its hoppiness.


 borgination (101), Lee, Massachusetts, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/518/20
Oct 10, 2008  
24oz Bottle. Pours an amazing burnt orange wit a very thick off white head. Beautiful. Has a very hoppy taste but not one that is to bitter. Nice hoppy, pine aroma comes off it.


illkarate (53), Bloomington, Indiana, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Oct 8, 2008  
24oz bottle, pours a beautiful amber/orange color with a massive, off-white head. This beer is nicely carbonated and has excellent lacing. Flavors of grapefruit, pine, hints of... rye? The malt is definitely balanced with the hops. This would make for a great session beer... but at 6.7%, I might be hammered pretty quickly (not that it matters). Drink this one while it’s fresh!



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