Sierra Nevada 40 Hoppy Anniversary Ale

Sierra Nevada was one of the first craft brewers in the United States, and from Day One specialized in hoppy ales and pioneered the style known as West Coast IPA. 40 pours a pale copper hue with a fluffy two-finger head. The 6% ABV gives it a bit of a kick, but won't limit you to one. The 65 IBUs put in firmly in India Pale Ale territory, and not just a pale ale with big dreams. The hops give it a smooth combination of pine and citrus; there's also some adjacent notes: pear, peach and white grape. Orange peel and grapefruit finish off the experience. Solid IPA, but honestly I don't detect a lot of difference between this and their regular offerings.