Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

TheBrewo

Michigan

4.13/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The brew pours a rich golden-orange color with vigorous carbonation. It is otherwise translucent, with the tiniest bits of yeasty haze dancing about. It holds a pancake battery-looking tan head of two fingers which, as it slowly recedes, leaves thick lacing around the glass. The aroma is of light, clean malts, with bright, soapy, and piney hops edging them out. There are also hints of fruit, with cherries and grapefruits getting the nod. Finally, there is an earthy smokiness to the very back of the nose. The taste begins, naturally, with hops, and a little green apple. They (the hops) are not as robust as expected, and are almost sweet and creamy. The malts crash in through the middle, mellowing things out quite a bit. The sip finishes with bitterness from citrus fruit, rejuvenated hops, and a curious bittersweet chocolate flavor. The same dominate the aftertaste, with pine from the hops standing out. The mouth is left more dry than coated by this medium bodied brew. The carbonation is also medium, and palpable, but not unpleasant. The abv is average and the drinkability is hindered, if at all, by the bitterness of the hops, which make you want to take your time.

Overall, this was a nice refreshing brew. What we liked most about this was how elegant it appeared, almost glowing. Everything else was certainly enjoyable, and the whole cone hops make for an interesting tasting. When we first starting sipping it tasted chocolaty, as if it were three-quarters American IPA and one-quarter chocolate stout which, again, made this quite a memorable selection.

Serving type: bottle

12-13-2010 04:21:37 | More by TheBrewo

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Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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California

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

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3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

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4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

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Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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New York

5/5  rDev +19.6%

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New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

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3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

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Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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California

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

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4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

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Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

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Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -4.3%

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Montana

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

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Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

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Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -10.3%

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Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

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Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

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