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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
common

on tap
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Broad Distribution
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5033.76/5.03.76/5.0Spring6.7%93.5Shaker, 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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amc3000 (43), houston, Texas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20

Jul 15, 2008  
nice foamy head,hop aroma that doesn’t stop. great hop and malt presence that you would expect from sierra nevada.goes down easy and is refreshing.

 Wasatch (259), Layton, Utah, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Jan 6, 2009  
Poured into a true pint glass (Squatters) a very nice clouldy dark golden orange color, nice carbonation, nice one finger creamy slightly tan head, which leaves some nice thick creamy sticky lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, with a nice touch of malts, some citrus. The taste is slightly sweet, hoppy, nice touch of malts, and citrus notes. Medium body. Very drinkable, this is a very nice APA, highly recommended, thanks Joe.


 TheBeerBaron (180), Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/514/20
Dec 27, 2008  
Rosy reddish hue, big tan froth head, no carbonation in the glass. Lace stick on the glass making an allover nice beer to look at. Slight wheat smell gives way to lemon and hops aroma. A zesty light summertime smell. Strong sharp hops dominates an otherwise fresh grassy beer. Yes its very hoppy but I think the fresh springlike taste is most remarkable.


mrhoppy (22), Santa clara, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/58/105/518/20
Dec 24, 2008  
Mild hop aroma. Hazy amber orange. Spicy hops nice bittering smooth and satisfying. Great for a holiday dinner. Full in the mouth. I always buy a case when it comes out.


nathan30533 (55), Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/516/20
Dec 22, 2008  
Wonderful Hops in this brew. Probably my favorite so far by Sierra Nevada. Hops, Hops, Hops. Pours light amber with a white head and again smell and taste the hops. Very smooth silky touch in the mouth. Impressive.


 RichJ7 (969), Cullman, Alabama, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 22, 2008  
Coppery pour with a thin white head. Aroma is big and hoppy all the way. Strong hop flavor with a pleasant underlying sweetness. Sugared grapefruit. Nice, full body. Flavorful. Very good.



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