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Fort Collins Retro Red

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55
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2343.1/5.03.09/5.05.2%70.8English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Retro Red, our hoppiest Specialty Ale, has a ruby red color and a distinct malty flavor, unlike any of our other brews.
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 omhper (12224), Stockholm, Sweden
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/512/20
May 6, 2007    Updated: Jun 26, 2007
Bottled at Oliver Twist, Stockholm. Clear deep ruby, rich head. Crystal malt aroma with some cherries and shampoo. Sweet with medium bodied and clean malt profile. Some spicy oraengey hops, notes of rye bread. Finishes with medium bitterness. A competent solid straight forward amber ale.


 kp (8399), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/511/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 02/20/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Roadtrip

clear dark red, fine beige head, drippy lace, dry dark caramel malt aroma with a touch of toasted character, rich caramel malt flavor, bready character, only a touch of sweetness, lots of hop flavor and bitterness leaves a lasting impression,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4


 argo0 (6907), Washington DC, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Dec 30, 2008  
(12oz bottle) Clear copper body topped by small but persistent beige head. Aroma is moderately sweet, caramel, molasses, some chocolate, light orange. Taste is medium sweet, caramel, some chocolate, toffee, light earthy. Light-medium body.


 hopdog (5576), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Aug 29, 2006  
12oz bottle. Poured a deep reddish/orange color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of caramel, toffee, citrus, and a little earthy. Tastes of caramel, chocolate, and some citrus.


 bu11zeye (5470), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/513/20
May 5, 2009  
(12oz bottle) Pours an amber-brown body with a spare off-white head. Aroma of caramel, dust, and bread. Flavor of caramel malt, mild hops (earthy, light citrus), and some cocoa.


 jcwattsrugger (5333), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 13, 2008  
12oz bottle-pours a pours a foamy light tan head and amber/red color. Aroma is medium malt-peat, some hops. Taste is medium malt-peat/roasty/caramel, some slightly bitter herbal hops. Mild carbonation. Thanks to Joe-jwc215 and wasatch for picking this out.


 Cletus (5055), Connecticut, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
May 6, 2008  
Bottle courtesy of illinismitty. Pours mahogany with a thin tan head. Smells of fruit, sweet malt, some spicy touches. Tastes earthy with some sweet caramelly hints. Finish is semi sweet.


 Cornfield (4940), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Apr 22, 2007  
Good looking beer, a deep red with a tint of orange and a tall, creamy beige head. The aroma is sweet and malty, has a touch of toast, apples, and berries. The flavor is toasty and sweet, fruity with a light earthy bitterness to balance it out. Good session stuff.

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