Lil' SIPA
Rivertown Brewery & Barrel House

Lil' SIPALil' SIPA
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From:
Rivertown Brewery & Barrel House
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.48 | pDev: 10.92%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
133
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 24, 2018
Added:
Jan 16, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  23
Sometimes in life, we don’t want to sacrifice flavor for responsibility. That is why we created Lil’ Sipa, our Session IPA. Think of this beer as the one you drink when you want the kick in your face punch of a Double IPA, but not so much the knock you down blow that the higher alcohol of a Double IPA serves up. We found that the combination of Citra, Galaxy, Columbus and Cascade hops partnered up with some good ol’ American 2-row Barley makes the perfect crisp, bright, all day drinkable IPA that doesn’t end up being JUST what you need, but also, just what you want.
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Ratings by RandyBroyles:
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Rated by RandyBroyles

3.7/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Mar 07, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.44 by DigitGrowler from Kentucky

Jul 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by C_Adams from Ohio

Oct 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.59 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Jun 08, 2017
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Rated by GlennWB from West Virginia

3.49/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Good thirst quenched but nothing special. Mostly bitter.
Apr 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by Grizzarky from Tennessee

Mar 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Dec 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by dlin0sbb from Ohio

Nov 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by scottspencer from Indiana

Sep 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by MGoeltz from Tennessee

Aug 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by dag1991 from Ohio

Jul 17, 2016
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.43/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
A: The beer is clear yellow in color and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a quarter finger high white head that gradually died down, leaving a large patch of bubbles on the surface and a collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Light aromas of citrus hops are present in the nose along with some hints of passionfruit.
T: The taste follows the smell, having flavors of citrus and passionfruit hops along with a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels shy of being medium-bodied and crisp on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer isn't overly flavorful or bitter, but it it is definitely easy to drink and can be considered sessionable.

Serving type: bottle
May 30, 2016
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Reviewed by nicholas2121 from Ohio

4.49/5  rDev +29%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Lil' SIPA brewed by Rivertown Brewing Co, with an ABV of 4.50% This brew pours out deep golden amber color, with a nice small white head. There is a slight cloudyness to this brew. The smell of Lil' SIPA , is rich with hops at first. Then you pick up on grains and malts. There is also a nice grapefruit smell to this brew. The taste of this IPA is bold with flavors. You pick up on hops and grain and malts. Lil' SIPA has the look, smell and taste of most IPA's on the market. Not saying that is a bad thing. There is nothing overpowering about Lil' SIPA. This IPA has a nice balance to it This is one of the more smoother IPA's on the market. I really like how smooth this brew is , this brew is a nice drinkable brew. The mouthfeel of Lil' SIPA , is rich , bold, clean, and smooth. Overall I'm giving Lil' SIPA a 4.5 out of 5. I would buy buy this brew again. Rivertown Brewing Co., did a nice job with this one. Thank You Rivertown Brewing Co.
Mar 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by CDBeerDisappear from Ohio

Mar 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by bigeyedfish89 from Maryland

Jan 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.39 by moodyxc9 from Ohio

Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by Chris00710 from Ohio

Oct 07, 2015
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Reviewed by Swettenham_Shire from Ohio

4/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Solid little beer from Rivertown. Lots of carbonation and lacing visible throughout glass. Juicy hop flavor and scent. Finish is crisp, dry. Recommended.
Jul 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jul 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.23 by Mooslerfitness from Ohio

Jul 07, 2015
Lil' SIPA from Rivertown Brewery & Barrel House
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 133 ratings