350. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (Chico, CA) - Wanderland

“Set out and see where the adventure leads. Roam until your paradise appears—like this juicy, golden sunset of a beer. Take it all in with an aroma of just-picked fruit, bold hop flavor, and a bright burst of nectarine. Enjoy the ride.”

The first sip is an absolute fruit bomb, a lingering shot of ripe nectarine that is full-flavored, but not sweet; and neither is it bitter or boozy, though it clocks in at 7.5% ABV. I get a little more of the complexity of the alcohol as it warms up, as well as a little bit of a shiny citrus finish. I will stipulate that it gets more interesting and complex the warmer it gets, while at the same time maintaining that it is more refreshing (deceptively so, I’m afraid to say) and more fully-stone-fruit-flavored when it’s very cold. Either way, one of the most interesting and satisfying new beers I have tried in a long time.