Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

Brewery: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Alcohol By Volume: 6.80%

Beer Style: American IPA

Availability: Seasonal

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Average of 14 ratings: 3.9 stars.

Description:

From the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. website:

The long, cold nights of winter are a little brighter with Celebration® Ale. Wonderfully robust and rich, Celebration® Ale is dry-hopped for a lively, intense aroma. Brewed especially for the holidays, it is perfect for a festive gathering or for a quiet evening at home.

“…best beer ever made in America.”
– Stan Sessor, San Francisco Chronicle

GOLD MEDAL WINNER
United States Beer Tasting Championship (IPA: 1994)

FIRST PLACE
Chicago Beer Society — 1996 Fall Beer Tasting

SILVER MEDAL WINNER
California State Fair (IPA: 1999)
Great American Beer Festival (IPA: 2002)

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Appearance - 4.5

Deep orange, even with hues of brown. The head is fluffly and think, slightly brown in color. A clean glass will bubble for hours.

Aroma - 4.0

Citrus and vanilla notes bubble to the top of this winter ale. The spiciness is only hinted to the nose.

Mouthfeel - 4.0

Like it's Pale Ale cousin, there is a good carbonation to this beer. With it's retaining head, I got a slightly creamy texture in my pint glass.

Taste - 4.5

At first the spiciness of a dry-hopped beer stings my palate. But I progress I taste the carmely sweetness in waves, alternating with the orange peel flavors. Definetely some carmel to this barley, alternating endlessly with the dry hops and citrus.

Overall - 4.0

For a hoppy beer, this winter warmer retains the sweetness of a winter warmer. If you enjoy it's namesake as much as I do, you're bound to appreciate the crafty care put into making this mellow, tasty beverage.

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Appearance - 4.5

Get about an inch of off-white head from the pour. It has a nice retention and leaves generous lacing. The beer is a Nice dark orange with a bit of red. Lots of carbonation bubbles are present.

Aroma - 4.0

A nice balance in the nose. Piny hops are present as well as some sweet malts and some spices.

Mouthfeel - 4.0

Medium in body with good carbonation. Dry and s small bit of creaminess.

Taste - 4.0

Some bisquit like malts up front followed by some sweet malts. The hops kick in with a little bit of orange and pine. It's pulled together by a pleasant spiciness in the finish. Not overly bitter, but enough to make it enjoyable.

Overall - 4.0

A perfect IPA for the winter time. A good mix of malts, hops and spices that produces a delicious brew.
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