Sierra Nevada 2013 Beer Camp #93 IPA

The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is from Chico, California. This 6.9% ABV India Pale Ale is part of their annual Best of Beer Camp series. Apparently people can submit videos and be chosen to attend beer camp, where the attendees learn about beer and choose the styles for that year's beer camp releases.

This uses Cascade and Citra hops. The beer pours a clear, light copper in color. There is an inch of thick off-white foam that leaves light, but sticky, lacing on the glass. The aroma is broken pine needles and tangy citrus over a solid toasted malt base. The taste follows the aromas, a bit of pine, a touch of spicy heat, lots of citrus, over an elegant roasted and toasted malt base. The finish is moderately bitter. This is an understated IPA, delicious, and a very well-constructed balance of hops and malt.