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Beer Pick of the Week
Summerfest
Sierra Nevada Brewery
Chico, CA
Style: Lager
Alcohol: 5%
IBUs: 28
Serving Style: 12-ounce bottles, kegs
Availability: Seasonal in most of the U.S.
January 29, 2016 Beer Pick of the Week
Beer Camp Tropical IPA
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Chico, California and Mills River, NC
Style: American IPA
Alcohol: 6.7%
IBUs: 55
Serving style: 12-ounce bottles and kegs (our sample from draft)
Availability: Nationwide distribution, but seasonal (spring)
December 11, 2015 Beer Pick of the Week
Celebration Ale
Sierra Nevada
Chico, CA
Style: American IPA
Alcohol: 6.8%
IBUs: 65
Serving Style: 12-ounce bottles and kegs (our sample from draft)
Availability: Seasonal around Christmas time in most of the U.S.
Appearance: “It’s a dark amber color, almost an auburn shade. There’s a creamy, off-white head of maybe ½ an inch to start with. Eventually it dissipates, but seems to last quite a while.”
Aroma: “Fresh and piney, with some citrus that I think is more orangey than like any other fruit. There’s some biscuity and hazelnut quality in the background, too (a little like in older Champagne).”
Taste: “For all the hops in it, the initial sip shows malt first, I think. Then a mouthful gives a beautiful combination of both hops and malt (and I think it tastes a little like raisins or citron in the background, but maybe I’m just looking forward to seasonal treats to come like mince pie and fruitcake). I’ve been a fan of Celebration Ale for about 30 years and look forward to it every December.”
Food Affinity: “Roast turkey or robust dishes like stuffed bell peppers or osso buco over polenta. I’d even like it with gingerbread or Santa Claus-shaped sugar cookies.”
--Guest reviewer Ewen Mac Dougal works in the California wine business.
December 5, 2014 Beer Pick of the Week
Celebration Ale
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Chico, California
Style: American IPA
Alcohol: 6.8%
IBUs: 65
Serving Style: 12-ounce bottles and kegs (our sample from draft)
Availability: Seasonal through December.
Appearance: “A very light amber color.”
Aroma: “Light malt. Not a very fragrant beer.”
Taste: “Medium-bodied, but smooth. Nice malty profile, but a little bit of hop in the backbone. Slight bitterness.”
Food Affinity: “Fried fish—fish and chips.”
Reviewer Chris Moo is a food service professional in Sacramento . . . and a serious Florida Gator fan.