Sierra Nevada Glissade Golden Bock
2011 edition of Glissade; poured into a pint glass as well as from the bottle. Really nice gold in the glass; not exactly an effervescent beer style. With a decent pour, a creamy white head stuck around for a few minutes with some lacing as I made my way through this. Aroma was lacking here; not hoppy by any stretch. Some maltiness but nothing stood out. Maybe I'm drinking this too cold... Mellow is a pretty apt word to sum up the taste. Very smooth with some nuttiness towards the end. The big kicker for me is the finish; it cuts short, quick, dry and almost a sharp metallic tang. Have to admit that I thought twice about Glissade #2 after the first sip based on the finish alone. Not an overly complex taste, but there are surprises there if you're patient enough to let it warm a little. It's not a heavyweight in ABV, so this is a very nice beer for this time of the year; not the plummy, rich, alcohol bomb of a winter warmer type, but not super-hoppy either. I can forgive the finish if I focus on something else. This could be paired well with food or just on it's own in mild weather and good company. Would I buy it again? Not sure.