Billowy beige-headed auburn-hued fruit-scented Alaskan incisively spice-hopped and sharply grained; reminiscent of mildly bitter red ale. Deceivingly strong, despite watery auspices, gaining creamy malt richness and slim orange tang mid-palate.
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BUTTE CREEK ROLAND RED ALE
DIXIE CRIMSON VOODOO ALE
HEARTLAND RED ROOSTER ALE
LAKE TAHOE CRYSTAL BAY RED ALE
(MIRACLE) RED DEVIL ALE
Sampled directly after awful Drax Beer for real Halloween treat! Fetching red devil on label quite eye catching in its detail. As for ale inside, haunting chocolate residue and spooky yeast sediment strike first, but marauding mocha malt sweetness dies over time. Brewed as traditional English Ale, witchy tonic needs more ghoulish spicing. Serve with fangs. Brewery defunct: 2006.
PETE’S WICKED RED RUSH AMERICAN RED ALE
ST. STAN’S RED SKY ALE
THREE FLOYDS BRIAN BORU OLD IRISH RED ALE
Evergreen-freshened ruby red medium body furnishes sharp-fruited ripeness with nutty pliancy and floral cadence. Toasted almond and roasted chestnut illusions amiably counter piney Amarillo hop bittering as tangy peach-apricot-cherry expanse widens, embracing latent grapefruit-pineapple-orange tartness as well as subtle strawberry-watermelon nip.
WACHUSETT QUINN’S IRISH ALE
ALPINE MC ILLHENNEY’S IRISH RED
CAFFREY’S IRISH ALE
Scotch-scented billowy-headed ale slides creamy malt resilience across soft grain flow, but lackluster body, density, and finish allows overwhelming fizz to intrude. Perhaps bottled version sent overseas to America is watered down for less discernible tastes. However, on tap its satin yeast elegance, subtle crystal malting, and mild wheat sash combine for mellow perfection (and would rate 5 stars).