The Sierra Nevada Tumbler is a seasonal beer released every fall by the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California.

The brown ale has notes of slightly roasted malts and hints of caramel smoke. A mildly hoppy body carries a light bitterness, and Joe Hotek of John’s Grocery, 401 E. Market St., said, “It’s perfect for the cooling weather that fall will bring.”

Because of its strong and robust flavor, the Sierra Nevada Tumbler should be paired with something heavy, such as a Thanksgiving dinner, a pot roast, or very bad news.

— by Jordan Montgomery