La Jolla Rip Tide Red

Brewed by La Jolla Brewery
Style: Amber Ale
San Diego, California USA

6 oz. sampler on draft at brewpub. This one poured a nice, deep reddish mahogany color with a creamy beige head that left good lace. Aroma is mild - something that most of these LJB beer seem to have in common - what aroma there is seems to be dominated by earhty notes, some toasty maltiness along with floral hops. The flavor is sweet and toasty with carmelly malts, a little fruit and nicely balanced by floral and citrus hops with a little earthiness in the finish. Medium body and smooth gentle carbonation. This is one of the better of the LJB beers.