Sierra Nevada Stout

Tonight I poured a bottle of Sierra Nevada Stout into another pint glass. In fact, I recommend that you just assume I am using a pint glass from this point forward unless stated otherwise.

It is not a naturally heady beer, but a good aficionado knows that before pouring the last half inch or slightly less of beer from the bottle that he or she must shake it up to create a head and then finish the pour.

The yeast is exceptionally aromatic in this beer, slightly overpowering the rich malty scent. Color is extremely dark, such that it is nearly impossible to view a light source through.
The flavor will be surprising for those of you who are not familiar with stouts. It honestly does taste like coffee with a little bit of a nutty flavor. It is bitter with hops, but the coffee flavor prepares you for the bitterness and also masks the flavor of hops. Mouthfeel is almost non-existent as it dissipates after just a few seconds and the acidity does not leave any film on the teeth and gums.

Surprisingly, as dark as this beer is it sits relatively lightly in the stomach. I do not recommend this beer with any sort of food as the coffee flavor would not mix well with most of them (perhaps coffeecake? Hahaha.) I thoroughly recommend this brand for an enjoyable brew after a long day.

Soon: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale