5280 Roadhouse Rocky Mountain Red

Formerly brewed at 5280 Roadhouse & Brewery
Style: Amber Ale
Littleton, Colorado USA

Serve in English pint, Shaker

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Amber in color with a reddish tinge; somewhat hazy. Lightish body with a sweet caramel base. Some hop zing and a little bitterness complements, but it’s mild. Some hop notes (flowers) and malt notes (caramel) linger nicely. Pretty easy to drink.

On tap poured clear copper with an offwhite head. Aromas of bread and carmel. Palate was medium bodied. Flavors of butterscotch and toffee with a sour finish.

Draught. Body is light amber. Aroma is lightly malty (cookie), lightly hoppy (flowers). Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter. Light to medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation.