Red Ale - Sprecher Brewing Company

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

3.68/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

64 oz growler poured into a Sprecher nonic. Growler filled at the brewery yesterday. At this moment it's a on-tap beer only.

Thanks to my cousin Dan for bringing this over!

A - From the growler this pours a haze-free, clear, lightly bronzed amber red color. The foam reaches about a finger and is retained fairly well leaving a cream-colored ring, a thin film, and patchy lacing.

S - Grassy, earthy notes abound from the hops used. A touch of floral hints too. Laid-back malt presence that holds it's own but isn't too prominent. Toasty amber aroma with a light caramelized hint to it. Nutty undertones too.

T - It's well-balanced right off the bat. A strong grassy, earthy hop flavor is met by a strong amber, toasty malt balance that results in a crisp and lightly dry flavor.

M - Crisp and refreshing for a red. Medium-light in body and smooth but well-carbonated. Slightly dry with a mild bitterness.

D - Not really a match for Special Amber but it's pretty good. Something I could do half a growler of no problem. Pretty easy drinking and nicely flavored but doesn't stand out in a style saturated by mediocrity.

Serving type: growler

03-16-2010 00:25:51 | More by BeerFMAndy