A new month, and a new beer. This one seems to be a little early for fall, but it’s welcomed none the less. Sierra Nevada Tumbler is here, the first of the fall ales this year.
Tumbler is a brown ale that is replacing Sierra Nevada’s Anniversary Ale. Anniversary Ale was an American IPA first brewed in 2007 and was released late summer each year. According to Sierra’s brewery rep, the brewery took a look their portfolio in the wake of their 30 years of existence. They thought it was time to change things up a bit and brew a beer that was a little less hop forward. An offering that is more malt forward and appropriate for fall. Thats exactly what Tumbler wants to be. Sierra Nevada describes –
“As the nights grow cool, the leaves on the valley oaks begin to turn and fall. In honor of this yearly dance, we bring you Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale and invite you to enjoy the show. We use malt within days of roasting at the peak of its flavor to give Tumbler a gracefully smooth malt character. So pour a glass, and grab a window seat to watch as the leaves come tumbling down.”
It”s brewed with 2 hop varieties and 4 different hops –
Hops: Challenger, Yakima
Malts: 2 Row Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Smoked
Yeast: Ale
Taste Expectations: Dark malt flavors. Caramel. Roasted grains. Sierra wanted this accented. Grainy, chocolate, and nuts also shine through.
Availability: 12oz/6 pks, Draft. Seasonal Late Summer/Fall Release
5.5% ABV
