emagana (14), California, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 Had this one several times and I could say it brought me in to the light. Pours a copper orange and retains a light head. Smells divine like walking into a pine forest. Taste of hop heaven with a definite bite for those that crave the strong hop oil. recommend to those that are looking to celebrate Christmas!!!
 malrubius (1004), Valley Stream, New York, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 12 ounce 2009 bottle in pint glass. Copper with lasting head and lace. Rich grapefruit citrus and earthy hop and biscuit aroma. Lightly toasted orange nutty biscuits and assertive grapefruit and earthy hops with bitter dry finish. Another all-time favorite that I am surprised to see I have not yet rated even though I have had it at least a hundred times this year alone. One of the best beers. I think I’ll have another.
ericandersnavy (1139), crossroads, Texas, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 bottle thanks to bhensonb. poured goldish amber with an off white head and some lace. aroma was awesome with florals, pine, citrus, and caramel. flavor was pine, bitter, dandelion stem juice. body was medium with low carbonation. nice beer.
brenn79 (212), Idaho, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 12, 2009 12 oz. bottle- Pours amber with a pillow like head, aroma is yeast and hops. The flavor is hoppy like their other IPA’s, but also has a mild malt flavor, and lots of character.
JK54B (951), Helsinki, Finland
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 12, 2009 Bottled SN Celebration Ale 2009 0.33L. Large pale head. Dark coppery colour. Frlowery hoppy nose. Dryish not sour hoppy tasing beer. Quite strong hoppiness. At the end slightly bitter aftertaste.
3Faveryrogue (113), Aslip, Illinois, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 11, 2009 A - Smell is very large hops. I believe enthusiasts call this the three C’s? Malt, and caramel. Citrus. Honey, if imaginative. But mostly a hop wallop with pale malts.
A - Slight hazed orange. Cap is nice. Sticky lacing. More aggressive the pour, nicer the head. Pretty calm, and slowly bubbling in glass.
T - Just. Wow! The hop profile is incredible. Very bitter piney citrus. This and Torpedo are definitely benchmarks in brewing for the price point. Pale malt gives a nice presence, some honey and caramel, but this is ALL about the hops. Green earthiness.
P - Lively and smooth, though incredibly bitter. Light. ABV not present. Nice citrus rind on finish. Upfront, incredible. Slightly out of balance, and NOT your typical winter warmer. Prickly.
O - My 3rd 6er this season. Definitely look forward to this as a hop head. Something about the hops just keeps bringing me back for a reliable buy. Gives Bell’s 2 Hearted a run for its money, in my book. Could have sworn I already rated this.
PhatB420 (141), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 11, 2009 A killer deep freeze in the northeast couldnt keep me away from this wonderful brew. Delighfully hoppy, Aroma is tangy with subjective run ints with a malt monster. Delicous on the first sip, this brew brings much to celebrate about. A great IPA. Cheers!
pete4999 (161), Buffalo, New York, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 10, 2009 Bottle. Smell is kinda sweet - pine, honey. Nice deep orange color with an off-white orangeish white head. Tastes like a nice IPA. Hoppy all the way through, perhaps some pine and orange zest in there. Very simple, very enjoyable. Always a solid winter seasonal, especially for the price.
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