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Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale

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91
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
10023.57/5.03.57/5.0Special5.9%84.7Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
The 2007 Anniversary Ale features prominent usage of Cascade hops– the signature hop used in Sierra Nevada’s most popular product, Pale Ale. It is an American Style IPA with a big, fragrant pine and citrus hop aroma balanced by the sweetness of two-row pale and caramel malt. It finishes with an additional Cascade dry-hopping creating a big hop aroma Sierra Nevada fans will look forward to.
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 nathan30533 (143), Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/518/20
Nov 29, 2009  
So upon approach the smell is that of hops but not overpowering. Good aroma. The taste is at first hops but doesn’t finish as strong as I would like in an IPA. Great color. Great lacing. Good overall IPA.


 alexanderj (2247), Chino Hills, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/514/20
Nov 28, 2009  
This rating was probably long overdue; have had it before at least once. Bottle; poured a somewhat urky orange/amber color. Aroma of citrus, pine, caramel and earth. Flavor had a lot of caramel and spice, with earthiness in the finish. Some citrus throughout, but not quite as much as expected. Spiciness lingers in the finish. Good for the style.


ALCOHOLNIZM (61), WARWICK, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/55/103/515/20
Nov 20, 2009  
THIS CLOUDY DARK ORANGE BEER SMELLS PLEASANT BUT QUITE FAINTLY. IT IS A IPA WITH DISTINCT HOP FLAVOR LACED WELL WITH PINE AND CITRUS IT IS GOOD HOWEVER IT IS NOT GREAT IT JUST LACKS ANY DISTINCTIVE QUAILITIES.


 DerBiermeister (516), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 17, 2009  
A tasty brew, with a fairly balanced blend of hops and malts. Hoppier than many, but then again that is what Sierra Nevada is known for I guess. Good, but not too distinctive.


 Jine (896), Nutley, New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 17, 2009  
10.23.09 A fine IPA from SN. Powerful. The usual bouquet of pine citrus and floral to be expected in the aroma. Bitter and powerful with just enough malt to balance.


 radiomgb (1974), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 16, 2009  
Golden orange, lingering thin white head, good lacing. Aroma is very hoppy, caramel malt sweetness, citrus, floral. Flavour is lightly hoppy, caramel sweetness, dry, soft. Bitter mouthfeel, light body, moderate carbonation. Finishes long, light hops, dry.

Might be getting a bit old as the hops are starting to fade in the flavour. Fantastic aroma.

355ml bottle obtained in a trade with piscator34, thanks Kris.
Opened on February 26, 2009.
Vintage 2007.


 yalnikim (779), Wellington, New Zealand
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Nov 15, 2009  
15/11/2009. 12oz bottle from Regional Wines and Spirits. Hazy amber. Sweet, slightly stewed malt. Spicy resinous hop. Nice, and still quite drinkable, but unremarkable. Lacks the spark of freshness and would have aged better without the dry hop I suspect.


 tnkw01 (191), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 15, 2009  
Bottle. Reminds me more of a bitter pilsner then it does a IPA. Had great color. Deep golden color, almost an orange color. Taste, well, since I’m a malt fan I would have to say it’s ok. I would recommed it to IPA lovers but I probably won’t drink again.



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