Sierra Nevada Celebration 2024

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  1. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Came across a local liquor store that had some 2023 Celebration out in the singles section, so I assume it's showed up at the local distributor and will be on shelves soon (I visit this place once every couple months cause their prices are bottom barrel, in line with their stocking practices. They have not had Celebration on the shelves in at least 8 months).

    Let's share sightings as this wonderful seasonal rolls out. And then we can compare an contrast to years gone by
     
    #1 unlikelyspiderperson, Oct 16, 2024
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  2. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    @unlikelyspiderperson you’re saying this place still has last year’s Celebration in stock? And they’re still in business? That’s a crime against the term “fresh hop”
     
    #2 Orca, Oct 16, 2024
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  3. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Welcome to beer.

    It's the college liquor store. I assume they had a 12 pack left and figured they better move them ASAP before they move the last bit of o fest and have to put the fresh stuff out
     
    #3 unlikelyspiderperson, Oct 16, 2024
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  4. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Last year's threads were all started around now, so we should see an official announcement soon.
     
    #4 Todd, Oct 16, 2024
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  5. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    I’ve been to a lot of beer stores in a lot of towns but I’ve never seen the previous year’s Celebration on shelves in October. Maybe February or March—but not October. I guess we truly are living in a post-shame world.
     
    #5 Orca, Oct 16, 2024
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  6. runbirddrinkbeer

    runbirddrinkbeer Pooh-Bah (1,722) Oct 24, 2009 Florida
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    One of my favorites. I will be on the lookout for it down here also….. although it’s unlikely we get anything first down here on the peninsula. Not sure how Helene is impacting Mills River, NC now a few weeks out.
    Also looking forward to the possibility of resurrected Anchor Steam Christmas Ale
     
    #6 runbirddrinkbeer, Oct 16, 2024
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  7. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    The concert and Celebration release event at Mills River scheduled for tomorrow was postponed. Tours at Mills River resume on Friday.
     
    #7 zid, Oct 16, 2024
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  8. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Thanks for starting this.

    We have a separate one in the New England forums that my fellow beer advocate @EnronCFO has been posting annually since at least 2012.

    Bring it on.
     
    #8 AlcahueteJ, Oct 16, 2024
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  9. rmdownward

    rmdownward Zealot (648) Feb 10, 2007 California

    One of my regrets of having to quit drinking, no Celebration!!! :cold_sweat::cry::sob:
     
    #9 rmdownward, Oct 16, 2024
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  10. Genuine

    Genuine Maven (1,347) May 7, 2009 Connecticut

    According to the locator, it seems like it's out all around Chico, CA....nothing in other locations as of yet.
     
    #10 Genuine, Oct 16, 2024
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  11. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    can you share the good link for the SN locator?
     
    #11 EnronCFO, Oct 16, 2024
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  12. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    #12 AlcahueteJ, Oct 16, 2024
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  13. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    SN was pouring the new version at the GABF. It's as good as ever and tastes very similar to previous editions. Which I guess is to be expected.
     
    #13 John_M, Oct 16, 2024
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  14. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    It's still my favorite IPA, period. It holds up shockingly well over time, too. Looking forward to buying a boatload of it.
     
    #14 Domingo, Oct 16, 2024
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  15. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I am looking forward to purchasing Celebration IPA again when it arrives to my local beer retailers.

    I hope that Sierra Nevada never discontinues this beer since it is a great example that a tasty IPA does not need to be:

    · Juicy/Hazy

    · Pale in color with no crystal malt in the grain bill

    · Etc.

    Sometimes old school is the best school.

    Cheers!
     
    #15 JackHorzempa, Oct 16, 2024
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  16. ilikebeer03

    ilikebeer03 Pooh-Bah (2,616) Oct 17, 2012 Texas
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    I can't wait for this beer! One of my absolute favorites!
     
    #16 ilikebeer03, Oct 16, 2024
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  17. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    In the meantime - I can "celebrate" this other Sierra Nevada delicious and fresh wet hop IPA....at least until Celebration comes out in a few weeks around here!

    [​IMG]
     
    #17 BeerVikingSailor, Oct 16, 2024
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  18. deanzaZZR

    deanzaZZR Maven (1,347) Jan 8, 2015 California

    Beautiful. I visited the SN online store when I was reminded of Northern Hemisphere by a post on this site but it was already sold out. Enjoy!

    And now I am seeing that it is currently available. Hurray.
     
    #18 deanzaZZR, Oct 16, 2024
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  19. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    So, same spice level as recent years? :wink:
     
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  20. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Snuck it in just before the first page ended. Nice!
     
    #20 unlikelyspiderperson, Oct 16, 2024
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