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Emmetts McCarthy American Red


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62
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An Amber Ale brewed by
Emmetts Tavern and Brewing Company

West Dundee, Illinois USA

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113.28/5.03.21/5.05.2%79.4English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
An American classic... the McCarthy Red has it all. This medium bodied ale combines a caramel-like sweetness and a complex toastiness, with an abundance of hop character. The firm bitterness and fragrant hop aroma will keep you coming back for more.

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 JMerritt (1110), Macomb, Illinois, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20

May 31, 2008  
On tap at West Dundee location. Red/amber with a medium-sized white head that is mostly diminishing down to a thin film. Rather strong hop aroma with some caramel and toffee notes. Hops follow pretty fluidly into the flavor - bitter hops, caramel, vanilla cookie malt finish. Medium carbonation level is just about perfect. Surprisingly delicious.

 HopasaurusRex (195), Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 13, 2008  
I was told this is the new version of the Centennial Amber since it was the award winner. Outstanding aroma and mouthfeel-a good cross between an amber and red, with enough hops to keep it from being sweet. One of the best I’ve ever had at Emmetts-and that’s saying a lot.


 jf_english (148), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Jul 19, 2008  
Sampler at the brewery. Copper red color, nice head. Strong aroma- sweet- dried fruit, maybe strawberry? Flavor is very sweet, more dried fruit and berries, hops take over right at the end to keep it from cloying. A touch too sweet overall for me though.


 kseecs16 (576), Westmont, Illinois, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/513/20
Jul 10, 2008  
I am pretty sure this beer is just a relabeling of their Centennial amber per what the bartender at Emmett’s told me. Anyhow it is not bad. Reddish amber in color with a nice noticeably citric hopiness that cuts through the malts. Sort of like their Victory but dialed down on the hops and up on the malts. Solid.


 Walt (2287), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/516/20
Mar 23, 2008  
our is ruddy amber with a small off white head...smell is lightly soapy and citric...lightly toasty malty sweetness with a subtle soapy finish...



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