Winter Ale (2012) / 5th Anniversary Ale - Kern River Brewing Company

MrVonzipper

California

4.9/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Slightly hazy amber color with a solid 1+cm head with excellent retention and lacing. 

Bright, fresh, Lovely nose full of tropical fruit,citrus and pineapple. 

Flavor follows the nose quite well but evenbetter. Just amazing. Bright, fresh and wonderful citrus, tropical fruit with pineapple with just a touch of sweetness to balance it all out, but not a typical malt sweetness. More of a natural fruit, sweetness.

Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied. Fresh and crisp with med-high carb. 

This is an amazing beer. Such a great representation of the style and the amazing ipas we have here in Cali. Not quite as good as Citra, but I'd drink this every day if I could!

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2012 04:53:56 | More by MrVonzipper

chase2634

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

05-21-2013 02:04:30 | More by chase2634

Topher78

California

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

05-09-2013 16:21:42 | More by Topher78

caguiar

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -11.3%

05-08-2013 20:19:00 | More by caguiar

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -5.8%

05-07-2013 23:45:23 | More by cadaugherty

jakecattleco

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

05-02-2013 06:29:25 | More by jakecattleco

baybum

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

04-29-2013 16:50:27 | More by baybum

drgonzo2k2

California

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

04-21-2013 17:48:06 | More by drgonzo2k2

marine1975

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

04-17-2013 01:57:17 | More by marine1975

RashyGrillCook

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

04-15-2013 01:29:56 | More by RashyGrillCook

SeaOfShells

California

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

04-09-2013 03:47:04 | More by SeaOfShells

1424IpA

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

04-06-2013 04:24:19 | More by 1424IpA

jpatton0127

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

04-02-2013 15:17:06 | More by jpatton0127

brycevolk

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

04-02-2013 14:02:29 | More by brycevolk

drummermattie02

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

04-01-2013 20:20:28 | More by drummermattie02

imyourhero21

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

04-01-2013 19:18:22 | More by imyourhero21

beergod1

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

03-31-2013 13:34:23 | More by beergod1

kawilliams81

Illinois

4.41/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 22 oz bottle into a Half Acre tulip.

A- pours a dark golden with a 3" off-white thick head. Big rings and clumps of lacing cover the glass.

S- amazing! Honey, caramel, biscuit, huge pineapple and passion fruit along with more citrus and melon notes,.

T- sweet caramel, biscuit, pineapple and more citrus, some orange rind bitterness and some spices.

M- medium body and carbonation. Just a little thin but but is rather smooth.

O- very good dipa. Absolutely love the aroma and the flavors don't lack that far behind.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 02:33:54 | More by kawilliams81

arfenhouse

California

4.3/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A: Golden yellow with off white head. Good retention and some lacing.

S: Tangerines mainly. Pine and spicy hops with pineapple and a bit of mango. Some sweet malt in the back.

T: Grapefruit pineapple bite upfront. A very brief presentation of a sweet peach and malt flavor. Pine, spicy hop, and a touch of alcohol in the back end.

M: Medium bodied with medium-light carbonation. Carbonation is fine. Drying.

O: I'm pretty sure this beer is a bit older than I would like but it held up nicely.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2013 11:15:48 | More by arfenhouse

ACY73

California

3.75/5  rDev -16.9%

03-15-2013 21:37:11 | More by ACY73

BWH999

California

5/5  rDev +10.9%

03-10-2013 04:19:30 | More by BWH999

iparaez

California

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

03-08-2013 06:08:49 | More by iparaez

DJButters

California

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

03-06-2013 16:57:30 | More by DJButters

BeerRunner

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

03-02-2013 23:14:18 | More by BeerRunner

SirBentham

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%

02-28-2013 00:21:05 | More by SirBentham