Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA (2020) – American IPA at 6.8% ABV | 65 IBU (C$3.85 at Collective, 355 ml, packaged on 6-Oct-2020, acquired 31-Dec-2020, reviewed 4-Jan-2021)
Appearance: clear pale amber with two fingers of rocky ivory head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: pine, citrus, floral, caramel. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-strong bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
I seem to have this one every couple of years, and I can’t say it ever much changes. As one of the first modern A/IPA’s, it’s got a lot of E/IPA character, with a more emphatic malt presence as compared to more modern, brighter versions. Big bitter nicely balanced with pleasant caramel malts, and an off-dry lingering bitter finish. (16/20)
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