 wnhay (722), Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Sep 28, 2006
Poured red with a thick tan head. Good retention and lacing. Smells like sweet malts, caramel, grains, caramel and barley. Taste was smooth with a strong hop presense. Full mouthfeel but a bit overcarbonated. Overall a fine beer which I would have again.
checkmatei1 (244), Willow Grove, USA
Aug 29, 2008 Poured an orange amber color with a thin head. The aroma was caramel, pine, hops and sweetness. The flavor was smooth and hoppy and well balanced. Overall, an excellent beer.
Hangover (671), Atlanta, USA
Aug 28, 2008 Orange/reddish pour with a thin head. Strong hoppy aroma. Full bodied, lots of carbonation. Flavor has a lot of maltiness though, toasted, earthy and sweet. Spicy hops towards the finish. Somewhat sweet aftertaste, some alcohol. Overall, it’s really good.
imadeadguy (151), Westampton, New Jersey, USA
Aug 25, 2008 22oz. Pour is hazy amber red with bubbyly off white head. Aromas of pine, caramel, and some malt. Flavors of piney hops, fruit, and a nice dry finish. Drinks like an IPA.
BrotherGrendel (135), San Diego (La Jolla), California, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Bottle purchased at Sam’s in Clybourn.
Appearance is a clear light orange hue with amber edges, clumpy off-white foam dissipates, watery lacing.
Smell is subtle aromas, hints of bread and caramel malts, light hops, and yeast.
Taste is initially bread malts and grain, transitions to subtle caramel malts and floral/pine hops, finishes dry.
Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, watery slick texture, moderate to prickly carbonation.
Drinkability is fair, surprising lack of [caramel] malts for a red ale, hallertau is subtle and lacks some of the hop body presence seen in the other beers in the ST Imperial lineup, alcohol is well-masked, this feels more like a pale ale than a red ale.
jimhilt (1402), Bow, New Hampshire, USA
Aug 20, 2008 Pours a three finger cream head that fades slowly, leaving a good lace. Clear red/amber color. Light carbonation and medium bodied. Slight hoppy nose. Flavor is some caramel but really balanced with slight bitter finish. High ABV is completely hidden. $7.25 for a 22oz bottle from Colonial Spirits Acton, Ma. The plastic label comes off in tiny pieces if it gets wet.
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