Taste may be subjective but you won’t find many beer lovers who disparage Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. If it isn’t the most universally beloved craft beer of all time, it’s certainly one of the most ...

When the World Beer Cup awards were announced last month, one winner stood out for an unusual reason. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. won a gold medal for its flagship beer, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, which ...

There’s no disputing the appeal of Sierra Nevada’s iconic Pale Ale. When it was introduced in 1980, its liberal use of Cascade hops not only changed the game when it came to pale ales but IPAs as well ...

When it comes to the hierarchy of beer styles that American brewers have put their own spin on, it’s pretty tough to beat the appeal of the American pale ale. It all started in 1980, when Ken Grossman ...

In craft beer’s Jurassic age, when Buds ruled the earth, a few Paleolithic beer hunters sought something bitter and better. They discovered the Pale Ale, the beer style that – with its enthusiastic ...

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale stands out as an iconic choice for beer beginners, bridging the gap between simplicity and flavor. It’s approachable at 5.6% ABV, citrusy, and well balanced, with a light-medium ...

The beer branch of “pale ales” was created when coke, a fossil fuel derived from coal, was first used for the roasting of malt in the 17th century. This method, which didn’t produce any smoke, ...