I felt the same way you did about the Geary's, but I bought it anyway
and was glad I did. I didn't think it lived up to other years, but that
was probably just because I was upset about it not being seasonal.
Don't put off buying it, it is still a great beer.

I always wondered why Sierra Nevada didn't produce Celebration Ale year
round. Now I realize it would only take away from the mystique and the
"hunt" each year and the re-awakening of my taste buds. (I LOVE those
hops!) I wish there were more seasonal beers and less everyday beers.
That way it would give me something to look forward to every 3 months
from a multitude of brewers.

Sponge Monkey Bob

DHango wrote:
Gary's in Madison NJ had it... I scored a 6 pack there yesterday along with 6
packs of the Harpoon, Weyebachar (yes, I know I can't spell it) and even
Stoudt's winter beers.

I passed on the Geary's HSA. I simply refuse to buy it now that it's brewed
year round... oh who am I kidding, I'm sure to break down and get it after the
holidays.

Dave