Sierra Nevada makes some excellent beers. I don't know if I've ever been disappointed by them. Their Flipside Red IPA continues this trend. Coming in at 6.2 on the Drinkenscale and a robust 60 IBU, this is an IPA through and through. Though it rates relatively highly in the IBU department, the bitterness seems to be kept in check, so i you don't like IPA's and IBU's usually, this one might surprise you. It's a really good beer for that in between time when the beers are getting lighter but the weather might not be cooperating for a day on the beach.
It looks impressive in the glass with it's very red hue, and it feels delicious in the mouth with it's bitter but somehow still smooth flavor. This is an every man's beer whether you're looking for bitter, malty, light, or anything else. I'd be surprised to find a beer drinker who doesn't think Flipside is delicious. It's not going to blow anyone away and I doubt anyone will put this at the top of their beer list, but it deserves a place in your fridge as a good casual drinker.
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