Well, as some of here say: ITS A CELEBRATION BITCHES! I nabbed this one with a whole host of other holiday beers that you will soon see here to stay warm and enjoy during this chilly season. Oh and I know it has been a while, we are still here. Again a reminder that these days I spend most of my time here homebrewing. Stop on by.

Brewery Home: Chico, CA

Serving Style: Bomber into pint glass

Beer Style: American IPA (Holiday)

Appearance: Full fisted strong head with super glue lacing. Lots of proteins grabbin’ on to the side of the glass in this one. The foam itself is a light creamy yellow/gold. Body is faintly cloudy copper with what appears to be mid-to-high carbonation. Maybe I’m just really psyched for this but damn does this look like well crafted beer.

Aroma: Sharp and flowery hops are balanced out with an almost minty, malty tail. I definitely detect the slightest minty edge that may just be some piney hops bleeding over, but the overall composition is strong; mature and balanced.

Taste: Powerfully bitter, but not shocking. The hops are on center stage bringing their aromatic qualities straight to your tongue. It has a lightly dry finish with the same hop-resiny character as their pale ale, only more rounded by some crystal malty sweetness. Well…let me correct myself now after a few more sips. I am noticing my lips are a little smacky and I am tempted to get out my hydrometer and take a reading (its a device used by homebrewers to measure malt sugars left over in beer); this could be less dry than I though…still nice. Even though this is a holiday offering I don’t detect qualities that make it a uniquely holiday brew compared to the rest of their line. Even saying that though is a compliment, this is a great beer.

ABV: 6.8%

Drink one or all?: One bomber is a celebration.

Cost: $7/bomber

Overall: 17/20. Try it for yourself.