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Sierra Nevada Glissade

Brewery: Sierra Nevada
Where: Chico, California
Beer: Glissade Golden Bock
Style: Maibock / Helles Bock
IBU: 42
ABV: 6.4%

Welcome back.  I haven't written a beer review in quite a while, and I should be punished for it.  I have a huge stash of tasting samples that I really need to get rolling on again.  The beer has been stacking up way faster than I have been drinking it lately.  I have about two cases of individuals ready for tasting, so let's get rolling with another entry from those great folks out in Chico, California...

I'm never one to pass up a chance at any of Sierra Nevada's offerings.  I saw some of the Glissade Golden Bock in a local cooler so I grabbed a sixer and stuffed it in the cart.  This beer poured with a rich golden color and a thick foamy head.  The hop aroma of this beer was a bit subdued, but that is normal for this style.  It's classified by BeerAdvocate as a Maibock/Helles Bock and I'm not totally sure I agree with that classification.  The ingredients list provided by Sierra Nevada sorta fit that bill but it doesn't quite have the earthy taste of some of my favorite examples of this style.  Maybe I'm just spoiled on Rogue's Dead Guy Ale. 

I don't want to give the impression that I don't like the Glissade.  I do.  It's an excellent beer with a medium body and a smooth taste.  The hops that aren't as apparent in the aroma are definitely found in the flavor!