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Ninkasi Believer Double Red

Ninkasi Believer Double Red - American Strong Ale

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 Percentile 
90
overall
Brewed by Ninkasi Brewing Company
Style: American Strong Ale

Eugene, Oregon USA

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
1103.59/5.03.54/5.06.9%56.8Snifter, Trappist glass
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Brewed and dedicated to the believers of Ninkasi. Rich dark malt complexity is balanced by a plentiful hop presence bringing together perfection in every sip. Who knew believing had so many rewards.
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22415brewery (57), redmond, Washington, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/516/20
Oct 25, 2009  
This is a fine example of the somewhat recent "Double" Red Ale category. Featuring a big, bold, toasty, malty backbone that supports a tremendously copious amount of citrus hops. Well-balanced, I’ve experienced this ale on several occasions to find that once in a while it will come across as just a tad acrid. (could be old product on the shelf?). If you enjoy straightforward malt richness balanced by a good dose of citrus hops and smooth bittering then this is for you. After half a bomber you’ll never know that it hides nearly 7% abv. After two you’ll be pretty sure it did. Let it warm up a bit, listen to some Television, gulp it out of a tulip glass and savor the taste of Oregon.


Lakes (18), post falls, Idaho, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/105/517/20
Oct 23, 2009  
Had this at a tasting last night in Post Falls Idaho at Enoteca. 22 oz bottle. Color was bright and clear. Nose was soft but pleasently floral. The beer was excellent. Strong malt but smooth and easy to drink. Hops were slightly tart but not over poweringly so. There wer grapefruit notes that blended well with the malt. This is beer is worth investigating further. I plan on stopping into Enoteca and having a full bottle for myself. :)


acblue (50), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/515/20
Oct 20, 2009  
Very deep red/amber pour, nice white head, decent lacing. Lots of grapefruit up front and a malty finished. a little muddled, but nice.


 tturner (103), , Washington, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 18, 2009  
tart fruits. hard to get past the tartness. dryish hoppy finish. complex enough to keep your interest. A good example of a red, if on the hoppy side.


 kenb (1100), Oregon, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Oct 17, 2009  
22oz bottle via hagen. Pours a dark copper with a chunky beige head. Nose is toasted malts and citrus hops. Taste starts bittersweet and ends bittersweet, in between there are a LOT of flavors. Caramel, molasses, buttered biscuits, orange, grapefruit and even some pine that carries into the aftertaste. This is quite hoppy for a red ale and almost has some rye-like qualities, has a good strong malt backbone. Almost reminds me of a good black IPA. This is unique and very well thought out recipe, executed perfectly!


 jbye4334 (652), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Oct 2, 2009  
(draft). Clear amber color. Medium off white head. Light pine aroma. Light malt and pine flavors. Avg duration. Light bitter finish. Thin texture. Soft carbonation. Fair lacing.


 dwyerpg (2519), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/518/20
Sep 27, 2009  
This smells absolutely incredible. Sweet molasses with fruit, similar to a barleywine. Dark red-brown color. Flavor starts out malty, a little sweet, but with a hop that continuously grows to the finish.


 cstuartj (305), Washington, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/53/104/511/20
Sep 25, 2009  
Brewed and dedicated to the believers of Ninkasi. Rich dark malt complexity is balanced by a plentiful hop presence bringing together perfection in every sip. Who knew believing had so many rewards.



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