Nice IPA, very strong citrus presence. Suprisingly good. Very aromatic, nice aroma hops, not overpoweringly bitter.

Aroma is richly hoppy, so hoppy that is has a strong evergreen hint. Color is a clear, golden amber with a very thick off-white head that hangs around for a while. Flavor is seriously hoppy but not nastily bitter - not complex, but a delight for any "hop head." There is just a teeny hint of sweetness. It leaves behind a refreshing piny flavor and a fair amount of satisfying bitterness.

2008. Nose is nice and spicey. Some grain notes and a light whaff of roastiness. Taste is malty and there is that sierra nevada Cascade hops bitterness. It’s well balanced and refreshing. There are citrus hints in it, and some other flavours. Has a abtrusive bite to it in the mouth. Overall, I was dissapointed in this brew because I expected more from those Chico folks. It’s not a bad brew by any means, just, was wishing for something a bit more "wow."

12 oz bottle - 2007 vintage. Pours a vivid amber with ~1.5-2 fingers of creamy white crown that has excellent retention and fingery lacing. Aroma is spicy, with citrus, floral, and resiny hops, as well as a detectable malt and biscuit undertone. Flavour is intensely hoppy with citrus and spice tastes, like grapefruit and mace, but gives way to a biscuity malt taste before ending crisply and dry with more floral hops. Mouthfeel is semi-creamy, medium-bodied, and spritely carbonation. Well done and very balanced. A great west coast style IPA that doesn’t overpower.

Pours a bright amber color from the tap with a trim off-white head. Smells of red apple, cinnamon, and hops, with notes of caramel, pine, flour, and mildly bitter hops in the taste. Enjoyable, but a bit too tentative in its flavor choices.