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Hawkshead Red (Cask)

Score
6093
OVERALLStyle
Brewed by Hawkshead
Style: Bitter
Kendal, England
Serve in English pint

bottling
unknown

on tap
available

distribution
unknown

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RATINGS: 25   MEAN: 3.25/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.15   EST. CALORIES: 126   ABV: 4.2%
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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Cask; Regular.
Note: The bottled version has a separate listing.

Originally called Best Bitter. A Red Ale. Bitter-sweet. First comes the sweetness of the Dark Crystal malt, which gives it the red colour, and then the long dry finish. A beer for those who like their ale to have some colour and taste of malt.


most recent ratings

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
mr_h (1454) - Ayr, SCOTLAND - MAY 13, 2013
Cask by handpump at Hengler’s Circus, Glasgow - clear amber brown with a reddish hue, thin bubbly off-white head, sweet malty aroma, negligible lacing, toffee malt, creamy, bit of berry fruits, malty aftertaste

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 11/20
wimpyjoe (1692) - Manchester, Greater Manchester, ENGLAND - JAN 25, 2013
Brown coloured ale with a small head and a sweet aroma. There’s some toffee notes in its crisp medium body.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
knickskicks (497) - - SEP 9, 2012
Cask. Red, off-white head. Nose is caramel, red fruits. Taste is caramel, red fruits, grapefruit. Dry bitter finish.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
pivoveskotsku (201) - SCOTLAND - JUL 12, 2012
Cask. Reddish amber, lots of roast in the aroma, taste is a touch sweet, roasted and malty. Some herbal qualities too (cold tea bag?). Quite decent.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
anders37 (12756) - Malmö, SWEDEN - MAR 2, 2012
Cask @ Craft Beer Co, Clerkenwell EC1. Pours a dark amber color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty weak hoppy aroma with hints of caramel. Fruity malty caramel flavor with weak hints of hops. Has a fruity malty weak hoppy finish.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
niquillis (669) - Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ENGLAND - FEB 11, 2012
On cask at sir John Moore, Glasgow . Pours ruby red with off white head. Some spices and dark fruit. A typically good red ale, a little thin. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
ianwelby (210) - SCOTLAND - FEB 3, 2012
I liked the appearance of Red but for the strength of it it didn’t seem to do a lot. I’d have it again to see if it was just where I’d had it rather than the beer itself as there was nothing unpleasant about it. It just didn’t seem very notable.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Benjii (3049) - Edinburgh, SCOTLAND - FEB 2, 2012
On cask. Pours a beautiful red colour with a fair beige head. Aroma of caramel, treacle, grassy hops and alcohol. Similar flavours with mild carbonation and an oily mouth-feel.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
worldbeertaste (1126) - Lancashire, ENGLAND - DEC 3, 2011
UPDATED: DEC 4, 2011 CASK - Medium brown colour with a tint of red and a thick creamy tan head. Smell of sweet malt, fruity (berry?) and light roast caramel. Medium body flat. Watery sweet malt start wih.a light citrus middle and a dry roast cheatnut finish. Nice

3.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
BeerManic (21) - London, Greater London, ENGLAND - OCT 4, 2011
1/3 of a pint at the beer hall at the brewery feb as part of a 3 beer platter. Lovely beer, smooth, attractive looking, subtle aroma, well balanced. Enjoyed.


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