sierra nevada torpedo vs. pale ale?!
Answers:
Both are ales; Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (the one you've been drinking) is just that, a pale ale. Torpedo is an India Pale Ale, which is slightly more alcoholic, much bitterer, and a little bit heavier.
Which is better? It's a thing of taste. Some people enjoy the extra hop flavor, some think it's too bitter. Try it; the worst that happens is you buy a beer that's not your favorite.
Sierra Nevada's regular IPA is stronger / more bitter than their Pale Ale - even though I
like IPA's the SN disappointed me - I prefer bolder ones like Lagunitas, Stone Brewing
and Dogfish; not sure if you'll like the Torpedo you will have to try it + taste for yourself
Buy them both and try them side by side - have a personal taste test.
How do you know my tastes are better/worse they yours?
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