beer_name: Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale (2007-2009)
text: Poured into a nonic and man does this thing have a head on it. The head is sticky and chunky. Beautiful copper color. Smells like a hand full of cascades. Starts with caramel malt flavors and bit of biscuit. Hops character is very pleasant- very similar to their Pale Ale. Nothing in your face but flawlessly executed. Lemon, grapefruit, floral perfume, and some mild pine flavors. Bitterness is a bit above medium giving a nice dry finish. Whoa, this is drinkable. This beer makes me miss California even more than I already am. The vigorous pour gave it a feel like it was pumped from the cask. I could have this everyday. Highly recommended.