6.8% abv
Sierra Nevada Brewing
Chico, California, USA
My Strength Rating: 6.5
What a good looking ale. There is plenty of off-white head and an attractive amber colored body. The foam just clings to the glass for some solid lacing.
The nose is a hoppy dream of pine, citrus, and a little yeast.
There are hops and malts to delight in while drinking this ale. The notes of pine and citrus rinds are the main taste profile. The pine helps to deliver that prickly tingle on the tongue.
But, don’t judge to quickly – there are some malts in that there beer. I like the undertones of toasted grains and a hint of sweet biscuit if you are paying attention.
The mouthfeel is interesting. There is that prickly pine on the palate but, it is relatively smooth for a hoppy ale.
I give this ale a 6.5 on my strength rating because of the pine and citrus notes. There is a smooth characteristic to the mouthfeel but the prickly pine wins out. There are also some nice flavors to experience with each sip.
A good holiday ale.
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