Sierra Nevada Celebration (2020)

Seems like the recent Check-in's to the general Celebration Fresh Hop IPA are all 2019 and I haven't seen a 2020 version created yet for that matter.

 

$11.99 at total wine in SoCal.

 

Whoa -- 12 or 6-pack?

I remember getting it for around $10 a six last year and being happily surprised.

 

6 pack. But I am referring to born yesterday. Just to be clear.

 

Ah -- sorry, missed the connection.

 

Apparently I like to talk about different beers than the original beer being talked about.

I think 12ers run like $13.99 or $14.99 for a 12er of celebration. One of the many reason I drink a lot of it.

 

Yeah, the 12-packs of any SN beer are always the better buy around here too, but I could never justify 12 bottles of Celebration.

Like to, just know I'd never really get thru it!

 

mmmmmm Celebration

 

My first craft beer. Tastes like Christmas.

 

Local place has this on tap every year. And I will be consuming quite a bit.

 

As soon as Celebration hit's the shelves it becomes my staple beer for the rest of the year! At least half a dozen 12 packs.

 

This guy celebrates!

 

As @EnronCFO Pointed out in the NE thread, it looks like Celebration is out and about in SC and possibly GA per Untappd check-in's. Also looks like they added Celebration 2020 to Untappd so now we can properly check in.

 

Same. I usually make a VT trip in November at some point and that’s my only break from Celebration for beers at home.

 

Thanks to the beer finder, picked up a 12 pack today. Looking forward to having my first of the season.

 

Please let us know your thoughts when you crack your first bottle open.

 

NOW look what you've gone and done!

Hope the Chouffe was worth it.

 

Well, had to dig into one, right? Brewed at Mills River and packaged 09/29/20 (with 14 days for bottle conditioning, that's a week to the area which is unlike most other SN sadly. So no complaints here.)




Great ruby color. Head dissipated quickly. Fantastic lacing. Aroma is on point with citrus and rose characteristics standing out to me. Taste is a perfect balance imo of pine, citrus and rose. I've had prior iterations where it's heavier on the rose from the Centennial and a little goes a long way of this for me. It's present here but perfectly balanced with the other characteristics. If you're a fan of Celebration, you won't be disappointed imo. If you've never had Celebration Ale, what are you waiting for?

 

Strange as Brand Finder does not show it available within a 100 mile radius of Chico, CA. I guess you East Coasters get a head start.