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Sierra Nevada Torpedo

Brewery: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Where: Chico, California
Beer: Torpedo Extra IPA
Style: American IPA
IBU: 70
ABV: 7.2%

Today, we are sampling a rather new offering from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.  The Torpedo Extra IPA is an American IPA that is loaded down with hops.  This beer, in fact, is all about the hops.  The Torpedo makes use of Magnum, Crystal, and Citra hops to provide the bold citrus, pine, and herbal character that this beer uses to slap you across the face when you take your first sip.  The aroma of this beer alone is enough to make you want to come back for more. 

This beer poured with a pale golden color and a thick foamy head that managed to hang around for the duration of the glass.  The 7.2% ABV is very nicely masked by the malts in this beer, and even more by the aroma and powerful kick in the ass by the hops.  If you have tasted the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, this beer is sorta similar to that one, but with a lot more hop punch...  Don't wait too long to try this beer if you are a fan of the style.  You won't be disappointed!