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Thomas Hooker Irish Style Red Ale

Thomas Hooker Irish Style Red Ale

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An Irish Ale brewed by
Thomas Hooker

Bloomfield, Connecticut USA

bottled
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on tap
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843.33/5.03.32/5.0-88.1 English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This traditional red ale gets its unique color from an interesting blend of pale, caramel and roasted malts which promote a sweetness that's then balanced with crisp, authentic English-style hops. A very unique and drinkable red that's also favored by amber-lovers. And not only on St.Paddy's day, but the other 364 days of the year as well.

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 VENOM (941), Connecticut, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20

Dec 9, 2002  
Clear copper. Thin, dense light tan head. Low carbonation. Soft yet crisp. Mild roasted caramel malts. Minimal bitterness with a grassy hop balance. Medium light body. Another thin brew. Light bitterness in the finish. Fairly straight forward and uninteresting. Obviously the generic tap brews are not meant to showcase Paul Davis’ talents, but there was little to offer otherwise.

 jimhilt (1397), Bow, New Hampshire, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Jul 31, 2008  
Pours a four finger cream head that fades quickly to a thin layer leaving some lace. Clear mahogany color. Light-medium carbonation and medium bodied. Malty nose. Flavor is like a neutral caramel not sweet not bitter. $1.80 for a 12oz bottle from Yankee Spirits South Attleboro, Ma.


 LilBeerDoctor (441), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Jul 29, 2008  
Bottle. Pours an amber/brown with a light tan head. Aroma of sweet toasted malt. Flavor of bitter hops, burnt toast, an odd mustyness. Weak palate. Sort of like an ESB to me with all the toast flavors. Just ok, decent. Lots of sweet/burnt malt.


GangGreen712 (44), Woodstock Valley, Connecticut, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Jul 20, 2008  
Very sweet aroma, caramelly tasting, very little bitterness at all. I’m proud to say that this is brewed in my home state! Excellent beer!


 alobar (611), Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/513/20
Jun 28, 2008  
Pours ruby brown with no head. Aroma of malts and caramel. Caramel with malts on the palate. Well done Irish Red.


 DeadGuyFrank (326), http://westchesterbeer.com, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/513/20
Jun 21, 2008  
A great session Irish Red ale; slightly sweet, easy drinking, classic to the style. Another fine beer from Thomas Hooker.




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