Flipside Red IPA | Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Brewed by:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
California, United States
sierranevada.com
Style: American Amber / Red Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.20%
Availability: Fall
Notes / Commercial Description:
Just when it feels like the dog days will never end, suddenly, the switch is flipped, the air gets cooler and it’s clear that autumn is on the way. Featuring a ruby-red hue and abundant tropical fruit and citrus hop flavors, Flipside Red IPA is the perfect beer for the final flash of summer.
Added by Zorro on 08-25-2013
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Ratings: 2,943 | Reviews: 439
2.85/5 rDev -24.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Nice looking label art. This is one of the better amber ales that I have had. There is a fair amount of malts to balance out the hops, slight caramel, slight floral. Cheers! C
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look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Nice looking label art. This is one of the better amber ales that I have had. There is a fair amount of malts to balance out the hops, slight caramel, slight floral. Cheers! C
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3.55/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
4.25/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This one is a nice, snappy and refreshing red IPA...too bad it's not available all year. Have a few bottles remaining from last November and they still taste great. It just gets most things right....not too much of anything and just tastes great. I'll be picking up a few six packs again once available. Try it!
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This one is a nice, snappy and refreshing red IPA...too bad it's not available all year. Have a few bottles remaining from last November and they still taste great. It just gets most things right....not too much of anything and just tastes great. I'll be picking up a few six packs again once available. Try it!
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3.93/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
4.5/5 rDev +18.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a clear copper color. One inch head of an off-white color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of spicy hops, rye, slight sweet malt, hint of caramel malt, and slight alcohol. Fits the style of American Amber/Red Ale. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with an average carbonation level. There is an elevated bitterness and dryness. Tastes of spicy hops, rye, slight sweet malt, hint of citrus hops, hint of caramel malt, and slight alcohol. Overall, good appearance, blend, body, and aroma.
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look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a clear copper color. One inch head of an off-white color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of spicy hops, rye, slight sweet malt, hint of caramel malt, and slight alcohol. Fits the style of American Amber/Red Ale. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with an average carbonation level. There is an elevated bitterness and dryness. Tastes of spicy hops, rye, slight sweet malt, hint of citrus hops, hint of caramel malt, and slight alcohol. Overall, good appearance, blend, body, and aroma.
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3.75/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
4.17/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
3.67/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours amber in color with a 3 finger pale tan head that leaves great lacing.
Aroma of citrus and tropical fruits with light caramel
Taste is more malt forward. Sweet light toast, then citric.
Medium in body, yet sticky. Lightly crisp with great retention. Slightly astringent.
An easy drinker. Well balanced and fruity.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours amber in color with a 3 finger pale tan head that leaves great lacing.
Aroma of citrus and tropical fruits with light caramel
Taste is more malt forward. Sweet light toast, then citric.
Medium in body, yet sticky. Lightly crisp with great retention. Slightly astringent.
An easy drinker. Well balanced and fruity.
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3.75/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Part of a variety 12-pack Safeway $13.88
Deep amber color
Cinnamon, caramel smell
Medium-heavy mouthfeel
Medium carbonation
Cinnamon spice tastes, malt flavor, can taste the alcohol
Overall a good beer. I would rate it higher if the alcohol taste was more hidden, but I do like this one. I would buy it again.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Part of a variety 12-pack Safeway $13.88
Deep amber color
Cinnamon, caramel smell
Medium-heavy mouthfeel
Medium carbonation
Cinnamon spice tastes, malt flavor, can taste the alcohol
Overall a good beer. I would rate it higher if the alcohol taste was more hidden, but I do like this one. I would buy it again.
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3.53/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
4.5/5 rDev +18.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Great red IPA, very drinkable!
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Great red IPA, very drinkable!
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4.01/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Pours very dark amber - almost brown. Aroma is resinous and citrus. Taste is the same; it's relatively hoppy with just a enough malt sweetness and not a ton of bitterness on the back end. Feel is light-medium bodied with medium carbonation. Overall, it was a decent Red IPA - haven't had too many great ones or too many bad ones and this one falls right in that range. Would make a great autumn beer.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Pours very dark amber - almost brown. Aroma is resinous and citrus. Taste is the same; it's relatively hoppy with just a enough malt sweetness and not a ton of bitterness on the back end. Feel is light-medium bodied with medium carbonation. Overall, it was a decent Red IPA - haven't had too many great ones or too many bad ones and this one falls right in that range. Would make a great autumn beer.
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3.75/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
2.83/5 rDev -25.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
3.44/5 rDev -9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.61/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.98/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle from 4-way IPA variety 12-pack
Look: pours deep reddish amber with a thick frothy tan head about an inch thick. head retention is good and some decent lacing is observed.
Smell: darker caramelly malts and citrusy, and herbal hop aromas. a hint of toffee.
Taste: follows aroma with a malt forward theme but its combined with a bold, almost intense bitterness that smashes the palate.
Feel: medium bodied, with an oily and rich texture. pronounced astringency and lively carbonation. Finish is long with lingering bitterness and mild sweetness.
Overall: if you like either amber/red ales or IPAs you will enjoy this one. the malt combination is flavorful and the IBUs are such that there's no denying this is a full-on iPA. I like it.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle from 4-way IPA variety 12-pack
Look: pours deep reddish amber with a thick frothy tan head about an inch thick. head retention is good and some decent lacing is observed.
Smell: darker caramelly malts and citrusy, and herbal hop aromas. a hint of toffee.
Taste: follows aroma with a malt forward theme but its combined with a bold, almost intense bitterness that smashes the palate.
Feel: medium bodied, with an oily and rich texture. pronounced astringency and lively carbonation. Finish is long with lingering bitterness and mild sweetness.
Overall: if you like either amber/red ales or IPAs you will enjoy this one. the malt combination is flavorful and the IBUs are such that there's no denying this is a full-on iPA. I like it.
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4.22/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Flipside Red IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
3.79 out of
5 with
2,943 ratings
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