Starting your own brewing company is one of the most terrifying decisions that a person could ever make. The initial cost of starting your own brewery is risky enough, and when you combine that with the need to compete against other breweries that have already been well established, it could spell a recipe for disaster. I'm always encouraged when I hear about a success story within the brewing community, and Sierra Nevada has one of the best. Sierra Nevada started out as a home brewing project by two guys Ken Grossman and Paul Camusi. These two guys started their company from scratch, with nothing but a knack for brewing tasty beer and a vision for the future. Today, Sierra Nevada is one of the most successful craft beers in the entire world, with millions of loyal fans who swear by their range of beers. Samuel Adams is the only craft beer in America that has been able to outsell Sierra Nevada, and it's popularity is only increasing as more beer drinkers are becoming aware of the Sierra Nevada brand.
Tonight I'm drinking Sierra Nevada Porter, and it is easy to see why Sierra Nevada has been able to grow from a tiny home brew operation into one America's most respected breweries. Sierra Nevada's bread and butter has long been their classic pale ale, but I wouldn't be surprised if Sierra Nevada Porter one day surpasses it in popularity. As far as porters go, I think you would be hard pressed to find another craft beer that comes close to the quality and taste of Sierra Nevada Porter. The brewers at Sierra Nevada absolutely hit the nail on the head with this one; everything about this beer is done almost flawlessly. Sierra Nevada Porter pours a delicious dark chocolate brown color with a nutty tan colored head. From the first sip, it's an absolute joy to taste the rich, dark flavors of this beer. Porters, like their darker cousin stouts, are made with dark malts and have a very dark, bitter taste that is heaven for some, but hell for others. If you like dark beer, then you should absolutely get your hands on a bottle of Sierra Nevada Porter and see what all the fuss is about!
Cheers,
Ian
http://www.sierranevada.com
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