{"title":"Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSierra Nevada Brewing Co. comes from Chico, California, and was officially started in 1980 by homebrewer Ken Grossman. The brewery is still independent and family-owned. It is known for its Pale Ale with Cascade hops and for hoppy beers like Hazy Little Thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom homebrewer in Chico to independent brewery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKen Grossman brewed at home from a young age and opened The Home Brew Shop in Chico, California. There he perfected his own beer, until brewing wouldn't let go of him. In 1980 he officially started Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., with a brewhouse he had put together from discarded dairy equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican beer was at a low point at the time. There were fewer than a hundred breweries and most of them only made light lagers. Grossman wanted more flavour and was especially taken with hops. He brewed a dozen batches of his Pale Ale with whole cones of Cascade hops. Only when he was happy with it did he go around every bar in Chico with a cooler, selling the beer bottle by bottle. According to him, ninety percent of people hated it, but the rest were wildly enthusiastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to those hop lovers, the brewery grew. Sierra Nevada now brews on both coasts, in Chico and in Mills River in North Carolina, and the beer is sold in all 50 states. Grossman chose to stay fully family-owned, so he could keep an eye on quality himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHoppy beers with the Pale Ale as starting point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pale Ale is still the bestseller and the beer where it all began. According to FundingUniverse, Sierra Nevada also brews porter, stout and wheat beer, among others, plus seasonal beers like Summerfest, Celebration and Bigfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the brewery's own website you currently find, among others, Hazy Little Thing, a Pilsner and the alcohol-free Trail Pass. What you see at our shop is mainly the IPA side of the brewery: the Little Thing range, in which hops and fruity flavours take centre stage. The brewery itself names quality and independence as its constant line since the first batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSierra Nevada at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far we have had six beers from Sierra Nevada at Hoptimaal, all of them IPAs, with a strength of 5 to 9.5 percent. These are the Little Thing beers: Citra, Hazy, Juicy, Mango and Hoppy Little Thing, plus Big Little Thing Hazy Imperial IPA. They come in sizes of 33, 35.5 and 44 cl. On Untappd they are rated highly, with Citra, Hazy and Juicy Little Thing at the top. Stock changes, so check the page to see what is available now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink these beers as fresh as possible and cool from the fridge. That is when hops and fruit come through best. This goes double for the hazy IPAs, because their aroma fades quickly. The Big Little Thing Hazy Imperial IPA is heavier. Take it out of the fridge a few minutes earlier and drink it more slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra Nevada comes from Chico, California, where Ken Grossman officially started the brewery in 1980. Today there is also a brewery in Mills River in North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Sierra Nevada make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pale Ale with Cascade hops is the brewery's best-known beer. Sierra Nevada also makes hoppy beers like Hazy Little Thing, and according to its own website also a Pilsner and an alcohol-free beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you best drink Sierra Nevada Little Thing beers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink them fresh and cool, so the hop aroma stays intact. A heavier Hazy Imperial IPA tastes best when you take it slower and not quite so cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sierra-nevada-juicy-little-thing","title":"Sierra Nevada Juicy Little Thing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuicy Little Thing is all about the hop squeeze: heavily dry-hopped and set on pillowy malt. A hazy IPA at 6.5% ABV and 35 IBU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose and palate, expect guava, mango and grapefruit, boosted by a specialized yeast that pushes the fruity side forward. The mouthfeel is smooth, with soft malt cushioning the hops. At 35 IBU the bitterness stays modest, leaving the fruit in the lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSierra Nevada is the American brewery behind this beer, which comes from the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444656484697,"sku":"","price":3.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/juicy-little-thing.png?v=1717096684"},{"product_id":"sierra-nevada-hazy-little-thing","title":"Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSierra Nevada puts Hazy Little Thing into the can unfiltered and unprocessed, straight from the tank. No final polish: the beer goes out the door just as the brewers sample it themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect the cloudy pour typical of a New England IPA. At 35 IBU the bitterness stays moderate, while 6.7% ABV gives the beer real weight. With nothing filtered out, you get the beer in its most raw form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSierra Nevada is an American brewery that prefers to leave hop-forward beers like this one alone, presenting it as a treat usually reserved for the brewery itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444697968985,"sku":"","price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/sierra-nevada-hazy-little-thing.png?v=1717096956"},{"product_id":"sierra-nevada-hoppy-little-thing","title":"Sierra Nevada Hoppy Little Thing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour hop varieties, one hazy IPA built for easy drinking: Sierra Nevada's Hoppy Little Thing puts juicy hops front and center at a approachable 5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose and palate, expect juicy, tropical fruit with a resinous hop note underneath. The hop blend combines El Dorado, Cascade, Simcoe and Crystal. The hazy New England character and moderate strength keep this IPA very drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beer comes from Sierra Nevada in the United States and puts hops in a hazy style squarely in the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56226736505177,"sku":null,"price":2.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-387.png?v=1758816525"},{"product_id":"sierra-nevada-big-little-thing-hazy-imperial-ipa","title":"Sierra Nevada Big Little Thing Hazy Imperial IPA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSierra Nevada Big Little Thing Hazy Imperial IPA is a hazy Imperial IPA from Sierra Nevada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis hazy Imperial IPA is characterised by a tropical hop aroma and a full, creamy mouthfeel that is characteristic of this style. Expect a pronounced fruity profile with hints of mango, papaya and orange, supported by a gentle malt base that balances the sweetish notes. The finish is long, fresh and fruity with a subtle bitterness that lingers in the throat for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery Sierra Nevada\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra Nevada (US) is the brewery behind this hazy imperial IPA. In the US, hazy IPAs play a prominent role in craft beer culture, with a focus on fruity hop aroma and a soft mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58149277630809,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-163_processed.png?v=1779886546"},{"product_id":"sierra-nevada-brewing-co-citra-little-thing","title":"Sierra Nevada Citra Little Thing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis Little Thing focuses entirely on one hop: Citra in its purest form. At 7.5% ABV, Sierra Nevada showcases the hop's full aromatic potential while maintaining refreshing drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect bold tropical fruit: mango, passionfruit and lime zest. The palate delivers a juicy mouthfeel with notes of ripe grapefruit and lychee, supported by a subtle biscuit malt backbone. The finish stays gently bitter with lingering citrus brightness, free from harsh edges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounded in 1980 in Chico, California, Sierra Nevada helped pioneer the American craft beer revolution. The brewery is renowned for hop-forward beers and sustainability efforts, from solar power to water recycling programs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313769484633,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2331_processed.png?v=1781810765"},{"product_id":"sierra-nevada-brewing-co-mango-little-thing","title":"Sierra Nevada Mango Little Thing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMango Little Thing pairs the juicy, tropical character of mango with a light IPA base at 6% ABV. Sierra Nevada, one of the pioneers of the American craft beer movement, brings a fruity twist to their IPA craftsmanship here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect ripe mango and a hint of citrus, leading into a palate that balances sweet fruit with a dry, hoppy finish. 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