Voodoo isn’t quite vibrant and flavorful enough to compete with most international red ales as modestly-hopped earthy grains limp to murky cherry-raspberry finish.

Rising bubbles cascade to top of beige-headed tawny-bodied dark amber. Wood-burnt cereal-grained caramel roast and passing fruit hints counter macadamia nuttiness to moderate chocolate-cocoa bitterness.

Acrid orange-decayed grape-soured tartness bleeds through dry pale-chocolate malting and earthen peat astringency of light brown body. Roasted barley-oats spine fortifies sharp citric hop fizzing and latent smoked wood reminder. Brewery defunct: 2003.

Sampled directly after awful Drax Beer for real Halloween treat! Fetching red devil on label quite eye catching in its detail. As for ale inside, haunting chocolate residue and spooky yeast sediment strike first, but marauding mocha malt sweetness dies over time. Brewed as traditional English Ale, witchy tonic needs more ghoulish spicing. Serve with fangs. Brewery defunct: 2006.

Moderate creaminess, raspberry murk, and barley-wheat resonation weaken by dank malt finish. Dark fruity overtones subside rapidly and a lack of spiciness deters its promise. Closer to a simple lager with only faded red ale overtones.

Funky sour malt-stricken, clear-bodied, eggshell-headed amber needs better caramel roast, deeper spiced cherry perk, and richer nutty bottom. Happily, sweet yeast fragrance, crisp hop-embellished finish, and red grape wisp rout diacetyl absorption, allowing blue-collar drinkers easy access.

Evergreen-freshened ruby red medium body furnishes sharp-fruited ripeness with nutty pliancy and floral cadence. Toasted almond and roasted chestnut illusions amiably counter piney Amarillo hop bittering as tangy peach-apricot-cherry expanse widens, embracing latent grapefruit-pineapple-orange tartness as well as subtle strawberry-watermelon nip.

Pleasant light-bodied Irish Red Ale-styled lawnmower fare. Mild Scotch tranquility receives barren bruised orange tang and distant marzipan tinge. Toasted honey oats and mineral grains recede accordingly.

Brown sugared rye malts and honeyed tea illusions adorn auburn-hued medium body to earthen peat bottom. Roasted nut midst coarsens dry orange, cherry, and red apple tuft as well as sweet tobacco hint.

Scotch-scented billowy-headed ale slides creamy malt resilience across soft grain flow, but lackluster body, density, and finish allows overwhelming fizz to intrude. Perhaps bottled version sent overseas to America is watered down for less discernible tastes. However, on tap its satin yeast elegance, subtle crystal malting, and mild wheat sash combine for mellow perfection (and would rate 5 stars).

Bullwinkle moose makes label appearance for average creamy dessert beer. Overbearingly opulent white chocolate extract gets way too cloying. Not recommended for those with bad heart or diabetes. Dangerously close to putrid Zima concept for serious beer fans to consider.

Dry red fruiting (apple-grape-apricot) embellishes caramelized mocha malts and tingly spice hops, flattening to drearily unresolved corn sugared midst. Irish influence completely lost amongst dulled out toasted almond sweetness and muted floral accent of deep amber ale. But teasing bock-like fig-date finish adds depth.