Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Serving: 12 oz bottle, 45F, dated 2004. Appearance: Poured a clear, rich golden color with a small, white head that dissipated reapidly. Left a white film in the middle of the surface with minimal lacing. There really should be better head retention for this style. Smell: Light hop and, sweet malt pear aroma. No odors. Taste: Hop, malt flavor with pear fruit. Crisp, clean taste with a lingering bitter finish. Just light to moderate bitter bite. Hop bitterness is stronger than the hop sweetness. A solid example of the style. Predigestive reflection: Fruity hops. Mouthfeel: Medium body, bubbly/full carbonation sensation. Smooth. Drinkability: The bitter finish, although appropriate for the style, bites me a bit too much for my taste. Otherwise, this is very enjoyable.