blackmurder (164), sadf, Hawaii, USA Jul 25, 2006 Aroma is of caramelized malts and sweet yeasty bread. Pretty tasty too. The pour is old amber with strong red hues.
Thin palate which is kind of a nice thing for session beers and dinner beers. Another great one from deschutes.
kmweaver (2118), Takoma Park, Maryland, USA Oct 1, 2008 12oz bottle. Pours a clear, bright orange-amber color; off-white head with patchy, fine-bubbled lacing. Solid amounts of red fruits, caramel, and juicy orange bitterness in the aroma; nicely balanced nose. Medium mouthfeel: chewy, resiny orange and earthy bitterness, toffee and caramel (light sweetness), and red fruits; nicely balanced, slightly dry and well-bittered amber ale; nicely drinkable. Medium finish: red fruits, orange peel, and touches of caramel; balanced at the far end. snowborder_911 (3), , Oregon, USA does not count Aug 26, 2008 The dark roasted barley is a nice touch to the flavor. Pours deep red and cloudy. Hints of IPA hopiness. Collint (347), Sylva, North Carolina, USA Aug 21, 2008 Bottle, pours a very cloudy yeasty amber orange beer with a very thin head. Aroma is hoppy like a citrus IPA. Flavor is a medium body of caramel, grapefruit, pine. Very smooth and delicious, thanks TikiE, from outwest! TikiE (351), Sylva, North Carolina, USA Aug 21, 2008 Bottled: from out west! Pours a red amber color with a small amount of visible yeast. Smells of malt with hints of caramel, and taste sweet tartish with a lasting flavor of toffee. Nice amber ale! rthbass (26), Vancouver, Washington, USA Aug 18, 2008 On tap at Deschutes in Portland.
I always look forward to seeing this seasonal on tap. Very balanced. Great aroma and hop profile. A little unfocused on the mid-palate. Leaves you wanting a little more body. All in all and great red ale!
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