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My buddy brought me a bottle of this the other day:



I haven't tried it yet, but I will be in the coming days and I have to say it sounds awesome!
...features robust tropical fruit and citrus hop flavors from the use of whole-cone Citra, Simcoe and Centennial hops.

I just saw a Beer Geek Nation review about this last night. I'm not a huge red fan but have had some that I do really like plus is from SN so it's gotta be good, right?
Hope theirs some in my neighborhood.

I'm not a huge fan of Irish Reds or "reds" as compared to "ambers" either. I tend to think of reds as being more malty, sweeter, with a hint of roasted caramel notes to them, too.

I picked up a sixer of this on Sunday, but have not tried it yet either. Looking forward to it though.

I made an India Red Ale earlier this year. Thought I was being original. Sigh. It was good though, one of my favorites. I haven't seen this one from Sierra, but will be sure to try it when I do. Thanks for the heads up.

I hope this one makes it to my neck of the woods. Looks tasty...

That might convince me to buy some beer.

I'll be drinking this tonight and I'll share my thoughts - barring anything unforeseen.

It's a good beer. The nose is cascade (typical SN) mixed with some fruity aromas. Kind of like fruity pebbles or even more like Fruit Striped gum if you remember that.
It's a smooth drinker with a fruity finish that leaves a bit of dryness and bitterness on the tongue. I like it and would definitely order it when out but wouldn't go searching for it meaning that I wasn't floored by it.

I think I'm a little burned out on IPAs so maybe it's better than I give it credit for. Definitely NOT an Irish Red, more like a very hoppy amber. I did enjoy it but actually like my Levitation better I think.

Here in Texas they pulled my beloved Ruthless Rye from the shelves and replaced it with Summerfest. While I was totally upset about this I did get a twelver anyway.

It was pretty good and I'd try a Flipside if I could find it. Do you know if it is a seasonal or regional offering?

Yes, I found it on their website and it's listed as seasonal.

Beer-lord wrote:Yes, I found it on their website and it's listed as seasonal.

I wonder if it replaced the Summerfest here, I'll see if I can find it in town next time I go.

Likely it did. I think the name alone gave Summerfest only a short window.
And, I never could figure out for sure when Ruthless is out. Seems to come and go.

Well if I can find it there might be room for a couple of boxes until I hit the roof.

Brewbirds wrote:Well if I can find it there might be room for a couple of boxes until I hit the roof.

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Hmm BB I think ya have waaaaaaaaaaaaaay tooooooooooooooooooooo much beer please send the reminder of your stockpile to Beer-Lord and I for proper disposal.

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