Rivertown SIPA

◎ Appearance

Deep gold in the glass, presenting a luminous and transparent profile with excellent clarity. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains good retention with distinct lacing patterns down the sides. Fine carbonation contributes to the visual liveliness and suggests a crisp, refreshing character.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit skin dominate—accompanied by stone-fruit character and subtle tropical hints from the Citra hops. Crystal and Waimea contribute gentle floral undertones and a light herbal backdrop. The aromatic profile is clean and well-defined, with no residual sweetness dominating the first impression.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright citric acidity and immediate hop intensity, delivering the promised hop-led character at lower alcohol. Mid-palate brings a gentle sweetness balanced against a moderate bitterness that neither overwhelms nor fades—a measured 40 IBU presents itself as a controlled complement rather than an assault. The malt foundation remains subtle but present, allowing the hops to occupy the foreground throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish transitions smoothly from the initial hop bite into a lingering stone-fruit and citrus aftertaste that persists for several seconds. A short, clean bitter punch arrives in the final moments before fading, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.