alexanderj (2204), Chino Hills, California, USA Aug 5, 2009 On tap at Brea. Color was reddish auburn with an off white head. Aroma of red malt, roasted malt, yeast and must. Flavor of fruit, red malt, chalk and yeast; with a bit of peat like smoke. A nice mild bitterness to finish. Solid beer. yespr (11613), Copenhagen O, Denmark Jul 23, 2009 From tap at the brewpub. Pours golden hazzlenut brown with a small off-white head. Breadish and roasted malt aroma. Roasted breadish malt flavoured. Light bitterness and subdued roasted flavours. Roasted and delicate bitter finish. Papsoe (14613), Frederiksberg, Denmark Jul 20, 2009 On tap. Clear amber golden with an off-white head. Sweetish aroma of roasted malts. Medium body, roasted malt with a little caramel. Finishes dry with a whiff of sulphur. 060709 badlizard (2324), Berkeley, California, USA Jul 22, 2008 ON tap at brewery. Clear light copper with a fizzy white head. Caramel malt aroma and taste with some roasty bready notes. Hophead22 (1056), Redlands, by way of Wisconsin,, California, USA Jul 5, 2008 Nice red color, very malty on the nose and tongue. Very smooth with a slight hop presence. josicka (3), Castle Rock, Colorado, USA does not count Mar 14, 2008 One of the best Irish Reds I’ve ever tried. Very, very smooth. Perfect meduim body. I’ve been working to emulate this ale at home. riversideAK (2648), Shoreline, Washington, USA Feb 7, 2008 Pours reddish with no head. Aroma of toffee and caramel malts. Sweet initially with caramel and toffee with a moderately bitter finish. Well made like most of their offerings. kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA Sep 1, 2007 Date: 12/03/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
clear gold, wispy off white head, dry caramel malt flavor, well balanced hops, light lingering bitter finish
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0 Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4
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