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Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale

Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale

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An Amber Ale brewed by
Karl Strauss Breweries

Carlsbad, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

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1263.12/5.03.11/5.05.6%67.1 English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A variety of malts are blended to achieve its rich, caramel character. A rich red ale.

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 can8ianben (573), Pasadena, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/512/20

Jan 19, 2008  
Not bad! Not bad at all. Had this on tap at the Macaroni Grill, and needless to say I was hopeful and skeptical at the same time. It turned out to be a very drinkable amber ale - subley hoppy, perfectly amber in color, and pleasantly sweet. There is a bit of an odd aftertaste as it warms, but it’s not very noticable. The one problem is that my two servings had next to zero head on them. Odd. But a very tasty beverage.

K8 (1), Pittsburgh, USA
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3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/59/103/515/20
Jul 3, 2008  
I had this for the first time in San Diego. I am not usually a fan of ale, but this immediately caught my attention. The first taste reminded me of a stout with a burned, warm flavor, but with a very clean finish. I wish they sold this one in PA.


 BOLTZ7555 (402), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Jun 28, 2008  
Biscuit and mild sweetness...with a crimson body and extremely small head. Just wasn’t impressed by anything from this brewery...but the food was pretty damn good!!!


 BMan1113VR (591), Los Angeles (and Dallas, TX), California, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/102/512/20
Jun 17, 2008  
On tap at Universal City location. Aroma of currants, some alcohol, a bit of caramel and maybe some smoke or scotch. Pours with an off-white head with some lacing over an amber body. Taste is of soggy malts. Its too fizzy and a bit harsh.


 Oscbert (182), Sacramento, California, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/57/102/514/20
Jun 13, 2008  
~Pours a copper color with small head. ~Light malty scent. Not much else. ~Sweet and biscuity with a bit of bitterness. ~Thin feel quick finish ~Its decent just too watered down.


 auderale (453), Fairchild AFB, Washington, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/513/20
May 14, 2008  
Amber colored pour with little to no head. Malty, caramel aroma with a caramel toffee finish. This was ok.




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