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Mad River Jamaica Red Ale 3.28 250

Mad River Jamaica Red Ale

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bottled
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2503.29/5.03.28/5.06.6%88.1English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
This beer was originally brewed for a famous Reggae festival that happens each year here in Humboldt County. A malty bitter American Amber style ale. This mahogany hued ale brings an intense spectrum of hop flavors from the spicy aromatic to lingering bitter, all underscored by a full- bodied caramel richness. Try this brew with a little Jamaican Jerked Chicken.
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 Ungstrup (15420), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
May 31, 2008  
Bottled. An unclear amber beer with a thin orangey head. The aroma is sweet with notes primary notes of over ripe fruits as well as a light touch of alcohol. The flavor is sweet with notes of over ripe peaches and prunes, leading to a dry slightly bitter finish. The body is too light, but the aroma and flavor reminds me of a Barley Wine. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.


 Papsoe (15109), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Oct 1, 2007  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Courtesy of Degarth. Slightly hazy, dark amber golden with a decent, creamy, beige head leaving some lacework. Sweetish aroma of burned caramel. Medium body again with sweet flavours of burned caramel and a touch of overripe fruit. Short, dry finish. 270907


 yespr (12420), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 25, 2009  
12 fl oz bottle. Pours hazy dark amber with a small, tan and creamy dense head. Aroma is dry malty and light roasted. Roasted breadish to light caramelish malt flavoured. Bitter and slight fruity flavoured hops finish.


 omhper (12299), Stockholm, Sweden
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
Dec 16, 2002  
Bottled. Dark red, little head. Roasty, orangey aroma. Sweet, rather malty with soapy mouthfeel. Intenseely hoppy with lingering bitter finish. The bottle says ’Produce of USA’. No really?! This overhopped and one-dimensional ale is like the prototype of the arrogant American ales. I like it!


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/511/20
Aug 9, 2009  

Date: July 13, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: Roadtrip
Appearance: muddy dark red, frothy beige head, streaks of drippy lace
Aroma: dark caramel aroma, touch of fruity sweetness, floral hops, light earthyness
Flavor: rich caramel malt flavor, touch of sweetness, well balanced bitterness keeps it mostly dry, long bitter finish
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: *4


 Oakes (8142), Kowloon, Hong Kong
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 16, 2000  
Looks like I’ll have to jump in to defend this substantial amber ale, with lots of malt and a good bitterness as well.


 argo0 (7006), Washington DC, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Sep 26, 2006  
(12oz bottle) Cloudy red-brown body topped by medium beige head. Aroma is moderately sweet, cookie, bread, caramel, floral, some chocolate. Taste is moderately sweet, cookie, caramel, pine/grapefruit, floral, some molasses, light spice. Light-medium body with some stickiness.


 bu11zeye (5655), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jan 25, 2004  
(Bottle) Pours a dark cooper color with a medium-sized head. This one kind of caught me by surprise. Had a descent hop and spice flavor and a bountiful aroma.



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