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Ranger Creek Red Headed Stranger

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
San Antonio, Texas
Beer style: Red Ale / International Amber Ale
Ref: ratebeer.com Apr2024

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This homage to Willie Nelson is a hoppy red ale great for fall weather. It has a strong malt backbone with an assertive bitterness of sticky sweet American hops (Nugget, Columbus, Chinook and Cascade). Red Headed Stranger pairs with red tamales, Texas barbecue, rich blue cheeses, and poached pears. It comes in at 6.3% ABV and an aggressive 65 IBU. Hops are a cousin to one of Willie’s favorite plants, so we think he would approve of this unique seasonal!