I don't drink a lot of Sierra Nevada, but when I saw this Imperial Helles on the shelf at Beverage Warehouse, I was intrigued. Helles and Maibocks are traditionally served in the Spring, so I'm a bit out of season, however, I was also ordering thai food, and the two are well matched for each other. This beer was a collaboration between Sierra Nevada and some of their favorite homebrewers. It's nice to see that after all this time, Sierra stays true to their roots.
It pours a deep golden color with loads of head. Aromas are of a sweet variety, leaning towards apples. The beer goes down easy, which is nice for an imperial at 8.3%. That being said, it still has a pretty full body. There's a significant amount of toasted grain in the flavor with a lot of malts and a sweet and spicy alcoholic backbone. It's a rich finish, with just the slightest bit of hop character introduced.
Helles aren't usually my bag, but the imperial aspect of this one really brings out some of the rich beer flavors that one would otherwise miss in a single. The craftmanship on this lager is pretty outstanding; each swig is packed with flavor, yet it tastes immensely fresh with a smooth body that makes for easy drinking.
It pours a deep golden color with loads of head. Aromas are of a sweet variety, leaning towards apples. The beer goes down easy, which is nice for an imperial at 8.3%. That being said, it still has a pretty full body. There's a significant amount of toasted grain in the flavor with a lot of malts and a sweet and spicy alcoholic backbone. It's a rich finish, with just the slightest bit of hop character introduced.
Helles aren't usually my bag, but the imperial aspect of this one really brings out some of the rich beer flavors that one would otherwise miss in a single. The craftmanship on this lager is pretty outstanding; each swig is packed with flavor, yet it tastes immensely fresh with a smooth body that makes for easy drinking.
30th Anniversary Bock: ****
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