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H.C. Berger Red Banshee Ale 3.03 39

H.C. Berger Red Banshee Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
393.04/5.03.03/5.05.3%55.2English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
A deep, ruby-red ale, this "wailing good" brew has a robust, nutty flavor and an enticing hop aroma.
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 RSRIZZO (1369), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/515/20
Sep 26, 2007  
Had this beer on 2/11/1998. Color is a deep rich red, good carbonation and nice head. Aroma is a mild scent of toasted malts, no noticeable hops. Taste is a heavy but smooth flavor, it stares off with a creamy body full of roasted malt flavors. Goes down well and finishes buy leaving you with a nutty malt taste and a slight hop bitterness. Its a very well rounded beer with rich flavors all the way around. This would be a good beer any time you’re in the mood for a nice full flavored beer.


 Headbanger (1601), Aurora, Illinois, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Sep 20, 2007  
12oz bottle- A medium amber body with a good head and an aroma of malts and slight hops. Taste of the same with a little more hops than malt.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/510/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 07/13/2002
Mode: Bottle
Source: Brewfest, Athens

Dark rusty amber, off-white head, rich malt aroma, rich dry malt flavor, a touch of bitterness,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0
Score: *4
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 JPDIPSO (4944), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Aug 15, 2007  
Yes, I have found some old notes. Rudy copper color with a moderate off-white head. Simple caramel aromas along with a touch of raisins and floral hops. Flavors follow aromas in simplicity, but things are a touch dryer than the fruit and caramel suggest. A bit like dry toast.


spleeman (1), USA
does not count click to see why this rating of H.C. Berger Red Banshee Ale does not count
1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
1/103/51/103/52/20
Apr 14, 2005  
Oh, come on! This is beyond doubt the worst beer I’ve ever tasted. It’s filth. The stench alone is enough to turn most stomachs.


 Frank (1076), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/54/102/57/20
Dec 8, 2003  
Reddish brown with a very thin head. Nose is slightly vinous, slightly sour with a hint of toffee. Flavor is earthy and slightly medicinal. Not one of my favorites.


 Panzuriel (996), Westerville, Ohio, USA
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/103/58/20
Mar 24, 2003  
Very strong hops in the nose and the sip. Very overpowering. Not very appealing, not my style admittedly. Good appearance and mouthfeel. Just too hoppy for me.


 redlem (1155), Illinois, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Feb 9, 2003  
Ruby red in color with a thin head. More malt than hops in the aroma. Reminds me of Killians red, the Coors version. Not bad if you like the style.



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