Back Street Red Magnum Lager

Formerly brewed at Back Street Brewery (Yorba Linda)
Style: Strong Pale Lager/Imperial Pils
Yorba Linda, California USA

Serve in Lager glass

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Date: 12/02/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Strong Ale Fest

dark ruby red, wispy tan head, big sweet caramel malt aroma, creamy body, rich malt flavor, lots of sweetness, a bit of earthy hops try to balance but falls short and just adds some nice character,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: *4

On tap at the 10th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival: Clear copper orange pour has a frothy, spotty-lacing tan head. Toasty, grainy pale German malty aroma has good authenticity. Body starts semi-sweet, full-bodied and slightly tart with some light fruity notes turning more grainy and dry toward the finish. Fairly true to style, but could lose some of its tartness.

@ sd strong ale 06: a mix of fruit, rainsin and lemon and apple. i have carmel apples written down so some carmel and chocolate malt.

10th Annual SD Strong Ale Fest: Poured a clear deep amber color with a small off-white head. The aroma was sweet with light raisins and some caramel. Fruity caramel flavor with a tart finish. Moderately bitter finish.