Today I found myself skiing in North Lake Tahoe for most of the morning up until right after midday. After a good morning's ski I went for a hamburger to a local restaurant in the little but picturesque town of Truckee, and I decided to accompany lunch with a Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale; only by coincidence, also brewed by yesterday's Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Service type: on-tap
Style: American IPA, 6.80% ABV.
Appearance: Deep orange/brown amber, with lots of white full head which held for quite some time. Very clear and clean appearance.
Aroma: Toasted malts with deep floral and piny hops in the background.
Taste: Very smooth malty flavor at first, finishing with fruity notes and fresh piny hops in the background.
Mouthfeel: Very fresh throughout, medium body beer with just the right hint of carbonation.
Overall: Very, very nicely balanced IPA; it's a shame it's only available during holiday season.
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