Is this really the first time I've gotten to review a beer from Sierra Nevada (http://www.sierranevada.com)? This can't be right! I've had Narwhal..twice! Must be some sort of things where I've forgotten to add the review, since I'm still in the process of catch-up mode. Based on this summer release, you might think that I'm in catch-up mode now. I assure you, that's not the case. I had my brother buy me a six pack of this stuff back in July. I still had one beer remaining at my parent's house and decided to crack it open.
Now based on the fact that I'm finally getting around to opening a summer beer, I know that my opinion and thoughts could be addressed upon a skunked beer, and any bad reviews would come from that. Normally I pour the contents of my bottle into the glass..I didn't do that with this one. Right out of the bottle. Couldn't get much aroma out of it either. Note to self, always pour in a glass if you want to critique the brew.
The first few sips were kind of funky, but I began to realize that it's probably part of the beer's characteristics. The more I drank, the more acceptable it tasted. I'm sure it's not just me. There were some biscuity malts with some hop kick added in there. I'm betting that the funky tastes are part of the style..if that's the case, it's a style that I'll need to embrace, because it doesn't leave a good first impression. I know that I've been giving Sierra Nevada a lot of props lately..they get a pass on this one.
Grade: D+
Price Paid: $1.50 (12 oz bottle)
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