The First Beer We Named
Sisyphus Brewing

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From:
Sisyphus Brewing
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #1,103
ABV:
7%
Score:
90
Ranked #13,569
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 13.27%
Ratings:
19 | reviews: 3
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 20, 2025
Added:
Jul 10, 2015
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 4.19 by The_Kriek_Freak from Greenland

Jun 20, 2025
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I tried this at the brewery whilst in town for a work conference. The beer poured a clear amber and had thin white head that did not leave much lacing. The scent had fruit notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with malt base and slight bitter fruit finish. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall its a good beer.
Sep 30, 2019
 
Rated: 4.21 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Apr 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.3 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Nov 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by mklisz from New Hampshire

Jul 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by eawolff99 from Minnesota

Apr 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4.31 by jakemn91 from New Mexico

Apr 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by CCutch from Minnesota

Mar 18, 2016
 
Rated: 1.98 by simplejj81 from Wisconsin

Mar 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by HoistinBrews from Minnesota

Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by jonbonfondle from Minnesota

Dec 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by peek605 from Minnesota

Dec 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Oct 08, 2015
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Reviewed by feloniousmonk from Minnesota

4.32/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Sisyphus Brewing's The First Beer That We Named. None of the other beers had names, apparently. Just styles. I thought they were named after their styles, but I guess I was wrong. It's 7% ABV, 83 IBUs, and I'm pretty sure it's some kind of IPA. I've had it a couple of times, and I liked it more each time. Maybe I'll like it even more tonight? Let's crack the crowler and find out...

Appearance: hazy, golden/amber coloring. large and lasting, creamy white head. Looks great.

Aroma: Everything you want in a bright, citrus-y IPA is right here in the nose. Vibrant orange and lemon, a little grapefruit. Lively floral notes. Just about right on the money. Just a little piney, too, in fact.

Taste: Bam! An explosion of hops pounds on the palate, spreading citric flavors and bitterness about. Citrus zest is delivered in force with each new sip and swallow. Bam! Pow! Zazz! (Zazz?) (Yeah, zazz, and also gazork.)
Medium/light bodied, long, bitter finish. Succulent, this one. And satisfying. Just about right on the money, I'd say. (wait, I already said it. So, I said it twice. Worse things have happened.)
Oct 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by Powderhornphil from Minnesota

Aug 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.47 by jsprain1 from Minnesota

Jul 31, 2015
 
Rated: 4.33 by EJJ1848 from Minnesota

Jul 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.59 by TheFizzinator from Minnesota

Jul 10, 2015
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

4.08/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to Thomas & Jenny for this one!
Hazy golden orange, smooth veil of foam settles across the surface, spotty lace.

Aroma is pungent and hoppy, the can seemed to impart a faint metallic note.

Taste has a lot of Citra fruitiness, dank greens, and resiny citrus peel bitterness. Light bodied, easy going with light carbonation. Overall it was very good and drinkable.
Jul 10, 2015