Sierra Nevada Otra Vez will join the brewery’s year-round lineup in January, 2016.
Sierra Nevada Otra Vez is a goes-style offering; definitely departure from their library of hop forward beers. After 5 years of working to perfect this recipe, this final recipe features prickly pear cactus and grapefruit.
“We wanted to make one of the easiest drinking craft beers out there, and funny enough Otra Vez has been a bear to get just right,” said Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada’s founder. “We brewed several test batches a week for nearly a year, and even delicate changes made a big difference. Then it all clicked with perfect balance and complexity. We think folks will really enjoy it.”
Today we got to taste this beer a few weeks ahead of the launch. It’s crazy good. Sierra’s nearly 2 years of test batches show not only the breweries desire to get Otra Vez right, but to perfect the American version of the style. (Which means cactus and grapefruit in this case.) The taste is tart (with grapefruit overtones), while still being crisp. Touch of salt on the finish. A 6 pack won’t last you very long.
Sierra Nevada Otra Vez will be a draft,12 ounce bottle and can offering. Bottles first, cans by the end of January, 2016.
Style: Gose (w/ Cactus, Grapefruit.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-round
Release: January, 2016
4.5% ABV
Kinda weird they launched this beer and nooner during winter time. Wonder if that was the plan or just how it worked out. Can’t wait to try it though!
I’m drinking one right now. It’s my 4th in the past two days. First one. I wasn’t sure. It was such a departure from the familiar that I couldn’t be sure. So. In the interest of science, had to have a second. Slept on it. Then cracked number 3 and 4 tonight with some football. This is a fine brew. Tart, tangy, sour, and medium heavy. Less light than I expected. But I think this would be incredible with Asian foods. Such a departure as I cannot detect which hops are in play here- and, well, I mean this IS Sierra Nevada! Anyhoo. Give it a try. Can’t wait to hear others opinions! Slainte!