Monday, March 8, 2010

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: American IPA
State/Country: California
ABV: 6.8%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look:
9
Deep orange color, fluffy head, good lacing

Smell: 9
Hops, citrus, a little earthy, malty

Taste: 9
Up Front: Hops, pine, grapefruit, grass
Finish: Spicy with a little sweetness at the end

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Smooth and dry, slightly sticky

Drinkability: 9
At 6.8 ABV, this one satisfies, and is a nice winter session beer

Overall Score: 8.9

Value:
9.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.43

Overall Impression:
This is one of my favorite Christmas brews and it gives me a nice “Hop fix” in the cold of winter. Hop Heads rejoice!

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