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Sierra Nevada Springfest

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A spring IPA introduced in 2026, brewed with organically grown hops and sustainably farmed barley. Centennial, together with lupulin forms of Centennial, Citra and CTZ, gives an aroma of citrus blossom, lemon and grapefruit with a hint of lime and a light resinous note. Pilsner malt, malted wheat and dextrin malt keep the body light and slightly crackery, so the hops stay in front. Bitterness is moderate, and the finish is bright, clean and dry.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyresinousclean
citrusy
resinous
clean
hoppy
floral
wheat
Aroma
Citrus blossom leads the nose, followed by distinct notes of lemon and grapefruit with a subtle lime edge.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sierra Nevada Springfest

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with good lacing. Bright carbonation animates the body without aggression, creating a lively visual impression typical of the style.

pale goldclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Citrus blossom leads the nose, followed by distinct notes of lemon and grapefruit with a subtle lime edge. A light resinous character threads through, keeping the profile bright and herbal without overwhelming the delicate floral qualities imparted by the Centennial and Citra hops.

citrus blossomlemon, grapefruitresinousfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp malt foundation of Pilsner, wheat and dextrin malts that sits deliberately light and slightly crackling. Hop bitterness arrives with moderate intensity, allowing the citrus and resinous qualities to remain foremost on the mid-palate rather than receding into the background.

light bodycrackery maltmoderate bitternesscitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is bright, clean and distinctly dry, with no residual sweetness or harshness. The aftertaste fades quickly, leaving only a crisp, hop-driven impression.

drycleancrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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