Inessential hazy saffron brew lacks advertised koji and sake yeast influence, sidestepping rice wine expectancy (or sake wheat styling) for frustratingly muffled honey-glazed orange-tangerine prosaic. Doughy rye vapidity and herbal-floral slighting worsen buttery diacetyl complacency.
Tag Archives: red ale
ROGUE OREGON BREWED RED ALE (a.k.a. ST. ROGUE RED ALE)
SPEAKEASY PROHIBITION ALE
Well-defined ‘boldly hopped’ orange sunset West Coast ale receives juicy citrus permeation above heavy yeast sinew, spicy clove tendency, and hazelnut illusion, building to pleasant bitter hop finish enveloped by roasted barley and honeyed caramel. On tap, lingering piney aftertaste further increases assertiveness.
ABBAYE DES ROCS BURGUNDY ALE
BRIMSTONE HONEY RED ALE
DESCHUTES CINDER CONE RED ALE
(MCAUSLAN) GRIFFON ROUSSE
LAGUNITAS IMPERIAL RED ALE
(MEXICANA) RED PIG MEXICAN ALE
Unlike typical moderate-bodied Mexican lagers, richer raw-honeyed grain-embedded ruddy-hued ale maintains bitterer backbone, plying earthen barley-hopped parch to profuse pumpernickel-rye toasting. But vegetal off-taste depletes leftover Graham Cracker sweetness as harshly oxidized ethanol finish unfolds.
OTTO’S RED MO ALE
ROGUE WILD IRISH ROGUE
Rich mocha persistence and mellow chocolate creaminess consume mud-thickened coffee-stained ebony ‘Wild Irish’ rogue (with the light brown head). Ashy tar-like residue and bitter charred hops counter silken oak dryness while excellent spring water provides lovely crisp vibrancy. Strong coffee-tinged aftertaste compares favorably to Guinness Stout (minus some bitterness).