Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – Chico, CA

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – 3.5/5

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale holds a place in my heart. It was the first beer I drank to consumption upon arriving in the US. At the time my wife was working in a Mexican restaurant and I was unemployed so I would spend a decent amount of time in there drinking pints of Sierra and watching the Padres getting slaughtered.

Sierra is a run of the mill Pale Ale and is on the slightly hoppy side. Easy enough to drink to consumption or pair with something spicy. I would consider Sierra Pale a ‘go to’ beer when nothing else tickles your fancy.

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale - Chico, CA

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale - 4/5

When the skys go grey and the weather turns cold most people look forward to open fires, hot chocolate and the usual wintery things. For me, winter means seasonal ales and Sierra Nevada has really made a top drop.

It pours a darkish amber color and boasts moderate to strong hops with a very mild sweetness.

Being early December, this is the perfect time of year for full bodied, darker ales. It's very drinkable on its own it will pair perfectly with your roast turkey dinner.