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Sierra Nevada launching new beers Jan. 1

Tropical Torpedo will be available on Jan. 1.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will introduce two new brews early next year: Sidecar Orange Pale Ale and Tropical Torpedo IPA.
Among nearly 5,000 craft breweries in the United States, Sierra Nevada, which opened its East Coast brewery in Mills River, ranks third in annual volume with products like Pale Ale and Torpedo IPA leading the way.
“Innovation is part of our DNA,” Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada, said in a news release. “Thirty-six years ago we changed the way Americans look at hoppy beer with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. In 2017 we’ll be doing it again, with fresh takes on beer styles that we helped pioneer: pale ale and IPA.”
Sidecar Orange Pale Ale is the perfect accompaniment to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Made with orange peel and bold, citrus-heavy hops, the 35 IBUs and 5.3 percent ABV addition is a refreshing twist on the classic pale ale.
Using the proprietary dry-hopping device — the “Hop Torpedo” — Sierra Nevada is able to control how much hop aroma is infused into beer without adding additional bitterness. Tropical Torpedo IPA is prime for new drinkers entering the craft beer market via the IPA style.
“A lot of the excitement is coming from IPA styles utilizing intense aromatic hops that deliver notes of exotic fruits,” says Brian Grossman, the second-generation Sierra Nevada manager and the top brewer at the Mills River plant. “The rush of hop flavor and lush aromas of mango, papaya and passionfruit awaken your senses with our most adventurous IPA yet.” The IPA has no fruit added and weighs in at 6.7 percent ABV and 55 IBUs, making it a truly sessionable beer fit for a variety of drinking occasions.

Sidecar Orange Pale Ale will be available Jan. 1 in 6- and 12-pack 12 oz. bottles at retail and on draught at restaurants and taprooms. Tropical Torpedo IPA launches Jan. 1 in 6-pack 12 oz. bottles only, with draught to follow later in the first quarter.