Style: Imperial Red Ale, American Strong Ale
Served in: Pint Glass
Size: 22 0z
ABV: 9.0%
Appearance - Dark amber in color, with a small, thick tan head.
Smell - Very malty, some alcohol smell with bread and a faint fruit.
Taste - Huge malts with bread, carmel, coffee, and some citrus fruits up front, and a hoppy bitter finish with a hint of alcohol. There is intense, dark complexity here that I am enjoying, but might not suite all beer drinkers.
Mouthfeel -Fairly heavy body, though not chewy. Quite drinkable with moderately high carbonation and a long bitter finish.
Smell - Very malty, some alcohol smell with bread and a faint fruit.
Taste - Huge malts with bread, carmel, coffee, and some citrus fruits up front, and a hoppy bitter finish with a hint of alcohol. There is intense, dark complexity here that I am enjoying, but might not suite all beer drinkers.
Mouthfeel -Fairly heavy body, though not chewy. Quite drinkable with moderately high carbonation and a long bitter finish.
Overall - If you are a malt lover, this beer is right up your ally. The heavy body, complex bready/carmel/malt notes, and smooth mouth feel allow for an enjoyable sipping experience (yes, sipping recommended at 9%). While this would not be an every day beer for me- the malt became almost overpowering by the end of the bomber -I wouldn't mind having some around for colder months and malt cravings. Worthy of an 88 for me.
PS Other than the amber color and hop finish, I wouldn't really consider this a Red Ale.
No comments:
Post a Comment