Something that I really love for all disposable products is special limited seasonal editions. The most common form of this occurs in fall when egg nog and pumpkin find their way to shelves around the country (although mostly the eastern part). It's a great thing that only seems to be embraced by breweries year-around. Sierra Nevada is one of my favorite of those breweries, and with the exception of their Celebration Ale, they don't disapoint. The Glissade is their Spring edition and while it stays in line with Sierra Nevada's streak of producing excellent beers, in strays from the typical Sierra Nevada by having a very subtle flavor. I've come to find Sierra Nevada's products to encompass a wide variety of complex flavors all within one bottle. The Glissade is unusual because of its understated taste. It's like the volume has been turned down which lends itself well to being paired with food. While I don't think I would pick the Glissade over Sierra Nevada's flagship brew, the Pale Ale, there's something special about the GLissade that gives me hope that Spring is right around the corner.
I read some review of the Magic Hat 'Vinyl' that said the problem with it is that it tastes like the vinyl lining of a car. I honestly don't think that's so bad. The vinyl in a heated up car actually smells pretty damn good. I wish there was a way I could eat it. Unfortunately, the Magic Hat 'Vinyl' just tastes weird and sloppily put together like all other Magic Hat beer. I really want to like Magic Hat because it's the go to local brew and I imagine when I move away from Vermont, I won't be able to find Long Trail or Ottercreek or Harpoon, but I will be able to find Magic Hat. It bums me out that I will likely say "no thanks."
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