The Bottom Line
The beer panel decided that they preferred Bell's Kalamazoo Stout to Sierra Nevada's Stout. A few notes show that they found Sierra Nevada to be less pronounced and not quite as smooth as Kalamazoo.
Pros
- Awakening Flavor
- Fresh Aroma
Cons
- Too Bitter
Description
- Delicious!
- Bitterness Hits the Back Of Your Throat
- Light quilting, medium foam
- Not As Smooth As Bell's
- Good Mouthfeel, Interesting Mid Taste
- Less Pronounced Than Bell's
Guide Review - Sierra Nevada Stout - Beer Panel Tasting Notes For Sierra Nevada Stout
The panel found this beer to be dark and black although one taster noted that it is a little more translucent than Bell's Kalamazoo Stout. The aroma was subtle and described as coffee like, malty, beerish and fresh. The panel found the flavor to be heavy malt with nice hops. Some other descriptors were dark, heavy, almost sour, dry, bitter, awakening, fruity and husky.
