Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale (2007-2009)
The nose is aromatic hops in the typical style of India Pale Ale. The mouth is, it is different, much closer to the American pale ale than IPA. Hops felt the nose is very light in the mouth, certainly not medicated but ultimately somewhat persistent. A little fruity style bitter oranges and spices that go almost unnoticed. Bitterness in the finish, which suffers from this same conclusion: too light. So a little short for a beer described as mythical and celebrates the anniversary of this brewery.