Company: Sierra Nevada
ABV: 5.6
IBU: 38
I used to think this beer was rather strong for a pale ale, but American pale ales (especially) have come a long way in the last couple of decades. Today I wouldn't call this an overly strong pale ale, definitely not an overly strong beer, but that doesn't mean it's weak in flavor or text.
Pours a lightish golden color with perhaps hints of scarlet. Has something of a pine-like smell, though not overpowering, combined with citrus and maybe a little caramel.
Tastes much like it smells, with those memories of citrus, pine, and caramel, along with some yeasty, bready aftertaste.
Worth drinking more than once.