Name – Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary – Charlie, Fred and Ken’s Bock
Country – United States
Type – Maibock

Appearance – Pours a very clear copper/amber color with a big foamy white head.  It leaves some lacing on the glass.

Smell – Very surprising nose.  I am getting floral hops with a citrus like zest to it.  Some malts and a little boozy.

Taste – Pretty hoppy for a bock.  More of the malts and spices.  There is a slight metallic taste I was getting in the back.  Then it finishes with an alcohol bite to it.

The next in the collaboration brews to celebrate Sierra Nevada’s 30th Anniversary is a Helles Bock done with home brewer extraordinaires Fred Eckhart and Charlie Papazian.  This is a pretty impressive bock.  There is a lot going and a pretty big hop presence to boot.  This series is just a great idea and I’m glad Sierra Nevada are doing them.  Cheers to you SN!

Overall Grade – B