Sierra Nevada Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale
A: Tumbler is a walnut shade of brown with a solid white head. Pretty good retention for the style. S: Toasted and caramel malts, touch of vanilla and some earthy hops. Starts out a little stagnant, but malts come on with a little warming. T: Strong roasted character is most the distinguishing feature, along with a pretty noticeable Cascade hop flavor as expected from SN. Also a little nutty, but mainly just roasted malt flavors. Hops are fairly heavy for my preference, even for the style. Not quite enough malt and I'd like to see a little more caramel sweetness in here. M: Good full body that clings to the mouth. Carbonation is about medium. Was enthusiastic about this newer beer as I am both a fan of the brewery and the style. It really wasn't my favorite interpretation of the style but was still enjoyable and a good beer for a crisp fall night with some playoff baseball and chili.