Red Stout - John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House

taez555

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

This beer poured a murky red body with a nice off white head

Nose is very hoppy w subtle stout notes.

Taste is med bodied w an immediate hop bitterness. First impression is that it really rides a fine line between ipa, red and subtle stout. Roasted dark malts and caramel dominate the malt base while loads of citrus and earthy hops flow though. Ends w a nice bitterness.

This is a damn good beer. A perfect middle ground between red and strout. Very nice.

Reviewed via blackberry

Serving type: on-tap
@ John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House, 1 Worcester Road, Framingham

02-28-2009 18:32:39 | More by taez555

fitzy84

Massachusetts

3.13/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Had in the sampler, and I guess its unique to the Framingham location. A deep mahogany appearance with thick lacing on the sides gave this a beautiful appearance. Spiced bread aromas permeating from the drink were pretty enticing and unique. I emailed the location and I guess what makes it unique is its cross between a red ale and a stout. You can definitely sense that uniqueness in the smell. Taste-wise, a dull bittersweetness made it pretty average. On the other hand the body was completely dull, lacking a strong mouthfeel I thought it could have. Overall, a little imbalanced but worth checking out if your in Framingham.

Serving type: on-tap
@ John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House, 1 Worcester Road, Framingham

08-31-2008 16:04:58 | More by fitzy84