Red Hoptober
New Belgium Brewing Company

Red HoptoberRed Hoptober
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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 13.26%
Reviews:
177
Ratings:
812
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 29, 2019
Added:
Jul 21, 2012
Wants:
  39
Gots:
  46
Centennial, Cascade & Eldorado hops
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Ratings by Psilo707:
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Reviewed by Psilo707 from Korea (South)

3.88/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
First off I should state that I'm not a big Red Ale fan and never have been. It's probably my least favorite of brews, but sometimes I find one that I really like (like Duchess), and this new release from New Belgium is another exception.

A: Extremely red. Holy crap that's red. Awesome looking thick burgundy color with a medium-sized head that has out-of-this-world lacing.

S: Ruby-red citrus floral scent. Lots of hops present right away but not aggressive in any way. Somewhat tame but an overall sweet scented experience and I'm definitely ready to taste it.

T: Somewhat hoppy, but also malty for sure. Toffee and semi-sweet chocolate aftertones complete the dark red palette in a sensible manner. Actually tastes much more like an amber ale or even a slight pale ale more than a red brew. Very nice all the way down - there isn't one moment when the taste seems lackluster and this is definitely a solid 4.0 category.

M: Smooth, semi thick yet very fluid, and most of all... inviting. Feels like I could drink this next to a warm campfire as well as on the ski slopes. Doesn't quit this quality all the way down, either. Very nice!

Overall: The definition of a 4.0 beer in my opinion. As stated before I don't like red ales that much, but I do LOVE New Belgium and feel like I often may over-rate their releases. This time I feel I'm being subjectively fair and giving it exactly what it deserves. This is a great beer for the price (6.99-8.99 per 6 pack) and I recommend it for anyone who likes Ales of any type. GOOD STUFF!
Aug 17, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by mothmanscott from Georgia

4/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From notes 11/27/12: Pours a clear, very dark amber with red hues producing 2 fingers of frothy, lasting, tan head that leaves exquisite clumpy rings and sheets of lace. Absolutely beautiful! Aroma is biscuit, toast, chocolate and a hint of caramel with grassy, pine and citrus hops hints declining in that order. Taste is fronted by toasted malts with a biscuity burnt bread undertone backed by by pine and grass hoppiness. The finish is a peppery, lightly dry, burnt brown sugar and hop bitterness with a similar but even drier aftertaste that is rapidly predominated by the bitter. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, smooth with moderate carbonation.
Oct 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.58 by Dalbeast from Wyoming

May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.15 by SargeC from California

Aug 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Nov 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4.75 by Big_Thirsty from Illinois

Mar 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by WVbeergeek from West Virginia

Aug 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by Squire from Mississippi

Jun 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by rossracing from Illinois

Jan 29, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.45/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Brown and red look, small tan head over a quarter of an inch. Mild red and nutty aroma, slight hops.

Taste yielded good c hops. A lot of brown and red malts, toasted appropriately. Feels like October, a little malt, still some last hops from the summertime brews.
Dec 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by MJ64 from Mississippi

Nov 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by Muny from Missouri

Sep 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by ALC82 from Iowa

May 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by ovaltine from Indiana

Mar 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Mar 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by GregoriousMaximus34 from Colorado

Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Jan 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.04 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Jan 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Eaglefan344 from Missouri

Dec 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Agentveba from North Carolina

Dec 14, 2014
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