Sweet Water 420 Review (#1)

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Hello All –

Today I am writing my review about Sweet Water 420. The beer was quite soothing upon first sip, and It was not as “hoppy” as I was thinking it would be. It is definitely a more darker beer than most typical brews. Although I like the flavor, after the first couple of sips I began to get a hint of a bitter taste. I believe this bitter taste is expected when drinking an EPA (Extra Pale Ale) beverage.

Alright, now on to my views on nutrition of Sweet Water 420. When looking at the nutrition label, 420 has 185 calories per 1 bottle serving, 15 grams of carbs per 1 bottle serving and 13 grams of sugar per 1 bottle serving. The abv (alcohol by volume) for 420 is 5.3 percent. The cost of purchasing Sweet Water 420 is on the more expensive side. A 6-pack cost between $8.99 – $12.99 depending on where you purchase. A 12-pack would cost you between $14.99 - $21.99 depending on where you buy. I have experienced the cheapest price to buy Sweet Water 420 is at Kroger.

The calories are a little on the high side for an Extra Pale Ale, but the grams of carbs appear to be in the average range for Extra Pale Ales that I have come across. One of my concerns I have with dark beers is that they tend to “fill you up quick,” so to speak. With Sweet Water 420, I did not get that bloated feeling after drinking a couple of the beers that usually comes with drinking such types of beers.

For those avid beer drinkers, let’s talk about what beers I would compare Sweet Water 420 to. For those who prefer a lighter Extra Pale Ale, I would recommend Rolling Rock. It is a lighter beer than 420, but you still get that EPA taste. Rolling Rock has a lower abv than Sweet Water 420, taping in at 4.5 percent. Rolling Rock is a good EPA to sip on while relaxing and hanging out. For those like me, who prefer a darker beer, I would suggest trying Flying Fish’s Extra Pale Ale. Flying Fish is a darker beer that is easy to sip on. Like 420, it does not give me that bloated feeling either. With Flying Fish, you get a similar abv at 5.2 percent.  Flying Fish is a better beer to consume when eating, because it goes well with all foods, in my opinion.

Overall, Sweet Water 420 is an enjoyable beer. It has been one of my favorites that I have tried. I would highly recommend to any beer drinker who prefers a dark beer over a light beer. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for another beer review to come!

- Matt

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