beer_name: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
text: As one of the highest rated pale ales, I looked forward to a great balanced beer. I was, however, disappointed to see that the complexity I seeked was sorely lacking. A= Solid, beautiful golden color with hints of amber S= Better than a macrobrew but this was the first hint something wasn't right T= Way overhopped. Needs more malt and fewer hops. Bitterness does fade into slight sweetness but does it have to take so long? M= Excellent, one of the better balanced mouthfeels. Not too thick, not too thin D= It's ok, once you get past the overpowering hops. If you're not a fan of strong hops, avoid this beer. I do agree with the comment about this being Budweiser with hops. If you want a great microbrew pale ale without huge amounts of hops, I recommend Dogfish Head amber ale or Fat Tire.