Monday, January 12, 2026

Sierra Nevada Springfest IPA

A "small" IPA that drinks like a pilsner. The color is very pale and the taste is simple and good. The flavor features lemony hops with low bitterness for an American IPA. It is a great beer if you just want to drink a good beer.

Beeradvocate

Brewer's notesWe owe everything to the land, and to those that cultivate it. Springfest IPA is our tribute to farmers who make it all possible. A vibrant celebration of Spring, this radiant IPA blooms with citrus blossom aromas drawn from organic hops and sustainably sourced barley. It’s a small taste of our larger commitment: to source half our ingredients through sustainable farming by 2030.

Tasting notes
20260112: A second surprise from my latest purchases at Total Wine. The beer is refreshing and crisp. At 38 IBUs is will not melt your taste buds but, rather, pique them like a good pilsner. The hops featured some lemon and spice flavors. The beer is quaffable and could be an ale substitute for pilsner. The beer is hard to rate because, IMO, it lacks the bitterness I look for in an American IPA.  I want more!

Rating: 4.5 glasses. 



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