Misfit Red - DuClaw Brewing Company

ckollias

Maryland

3.7/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Enjoyed this on tap at Duclaw's in Bowie, MD.

A: Pours an amber-red hue with a very thin wispy lace quickly dissipates down the side of the glass leaving no trail.

S: Malty aroma with maybe some dark fruit scents in the background.

T: Smooth malt flavor with caramel and toasted malt mild and finishes on the dry side.

M: Medium-thick body with minimal carbonation.

O: Decent brew - not my favorite Duclaw offering but it was very smooth and enjoyable.

Serving type: on-tap

01-24-2013 21:32:36 | More by ckollias

nickfl

Florida

4/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A poured with a small head of light tan foam on a clear amber brown body. Decent retention and lace.

S sweet malt and light roast.

T nutty brown malt up front with some light roast in the middle and a finish of caramel and toffee with spicy hops for balance.

M medium thick body, moderate carbonation and a fairly dry finish.

D very nicely done good malt depth and hop balance.

Serving type: on-tap

07-26-2012 01:08:31 | More by nickfl

kylehay2004

Florida

4.35/5  rDev +19.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Half finger head on a clear bright amber body. Sweet caramel malt with musty earthy hop aroma. Has an excellent smokey character which I love in reds. Opening is sweet caramel malts as well with a citrus and chocolate finish. An excellent complex red. Medium body and moderate carbonation.

Serving type: on-tap

07-26-2012 01:03:07 | More by kylehay2004

stephenjmoore

Maryland

3.53/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A- Deep amber color with a very thin white head. Darker, but transparent.

S- Some caramel malt and some roasted malt. Not much hop presence on the nose.

T- Malty, with caramel, sweet malt and some roasted malt.

M- Smooth, more creamy than crisp.

O- Good malty amber.

Serving type: on-tap

06-10-2012 17:15:24 | More by stephenjmoore

JerseyKirk

New Jersey

2.63/5  rDev -27.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

A: Ruby red and 1 finger white head.

S: Almost nothing. This is really disappointing with it's lack of aroma.

T: Caramel, weird hopping that is herbal and floral.

M: Medium and nicely carbed.

O: Not good. This beer lacks any balance, flavor or aroma. Really sad since most of DuClaw really hits the mark.

Serving type: on-tap

03-02-2012 02:01:31 | More by JerseyKirk

tlazaroff

Virginia

4/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Misfit Red pours a perfectly dark amber red, completely clear, and sporting something between an eggshell-white to tan head with nice lacing.

S: First thing I get is caramel followed by some biscuit and a nice earthy quality.

T: Taste is more on the toffee side with light hints of chocolate. Mid-palate I get caramel, and it finishes with something that reminds me of ripe summer fruit. That said, it isn't fruity at all.

M: Light bodied and moderate carbonation. This beer sings and dances on the palate giving it a nice moderate effervescence.

D: Oh yes, this beer is quite drinkable, and almost sessionable at 4.6% ABV. One more please!

Serving type: growler

07-10-2011 20:13:27 | More by tlazaroff

drabmuh

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On draft at the Bowie location of DuClaw. Beer is brownish / reddish and hazy with a lazy off white almost tan head of small bubbles, low carbonation, head does not have the retention power to prevent breaking, pulling to the walls of the glass. It does leave a little bit of lacing, looks a little too dark for a red.

Aroma is sweet and malty but not overly so, some appley notes from the yeast.

Beer is medium in body and decent throughout, It is quite simple, the malt is easy going and tastes good with a decent, moderately dry finish. Overall a decent red.

Serving type: on-tap

06-28-2011 00:40:46 | More by drabmuh

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.38/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Reviewed from notes.

Pours a moderate amber color with a light tan head. The nose brings some lightly-toasted malt and biscuits as well as light pine and citrus hops. A bit of an earthy character there as well. Taste is light malt with a bit of hops. Slightly bitter and dry feel with a good body. Drinks pretty well and is another well-made beer from DuClaw.

Serving type: on-tap

11-10-2010 02:26:07 | More by Thorpe429

JohnQVegas

Tennessee

3.88/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Draft at DuClaw Bowie.

Pours dark copper, thin creamy off-white head.

Nose is toasty with lots of fruity esters, and some piney hops hinting at citrus showing through clearly as well.

Taste is nice - toasty, undertones of caramel, fruity esters paired with a piney hop note towards the finish. Finish is lightly bitter, doens't linger too long. Nice.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied, moderately carbonated, just crisp enough without overwhelming the flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2009 17:52:28 | More by JohnQVegas

slvrmon82

Delaware

3.33/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I love reds and this was not my favorite. It was very unimpressive. It was very blah. It poured a hazy deep amber color. Lots of head that stayed with it the whole time. Smell was almost non existent. Little malty little hoppy in the nose. Taste was very standard almost would have been better with irish spice. I was expecting more because this is one of my favorite styles of beer. The taste was a little sweet then malty and then very bitter at the end. The bitterness hung around a little bit as well. The mouthfeel was a lot creamier than I had predicted. Not as smooth going down. Drinkability would have been hire if it wasn't as thick.

Serving type: on-tap

10-22-2008 22:20:21 | More by slvrmon82

hdofu

Maryland

4/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This was a nice red ale, went excellent with the Ahi Tuna and rice I had for dinner. Pleasant not memorable smell, Sweet malty taste with a hint of what seemed like berries. Wasn't too sweet, wasn't too bitter, as Goldilocks would say, it's just right. This beer is perfect if you want to drink multiples of one type of beer.

Serving type: on-tap

02-13-2008 23:16:31 | More by hdofu

Boto

Connecticut

3.9/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Draught in Fells Point: This one pours a dark, ruby tinged amber color. There was a small off-white head on it. This one has a milder aroma. Some malt sweetness, but no real hop notes at all. The taste is good. I can detect faint roastiness and faint fruits. It has a well balanced medium body, with the taste being neither sweet or bitter. A nice session beer.

Serving type: on-tap

12-11-2007 01:44:29 | More by Boto

Sycodrummer

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Many thanks to QJA for the growler.

Poured from the two-liter swing-top growler into an Imperial nonic pint the beer was a dark amber color with a brilliant ruby hue in the light. A thin sliver of head looked like more of a conglomerate of bubbles just sticking together enough to form a film of foam atop the beer. Carbonation rises up to feed the head, but it's quick to fade.

The nose has a toasted malt aroma with some cereal grain and soft doughy bread coming through. No hop presence or bitterness, but a faint dried fruit character and some apple coming through with hints of a subtle yeasty quality.

The taste has a sturdy malt backbone ripe with semi-sweet caramel notes and finishing with semi-chewy fresh baked bready character. Some sweeter malt, caramel, and sugar notes dot on and off the palate and hop presence come around for a fleeting moment. A faint fruittiness shows itself in the finish which is a tad dry but firm.

A medium body moves to a slightly dry finish. At colder temperatures it is perhaps a tad thin, but closer to room temperature the beer has a nice firm, full mouthfeel.

A fairly straight forward beer that doesn't seem to be (or claim to be) overly complicated. Balance swings towards the malt sides with hops only briefly appearing. Still, not overly sweet and retaining balance. It makes for a good session as nothing here will overpower the palate.

Serving type: growler

08-20-2007 01:35:59 | More by Sycodrummer

claytri

Maryland

3.53/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The beer poured a good looking dark amber with a tan head. The aroma was of malt and dark fruit. The taste held up delivering dark fruits rounded out by floral hops. The feel was medium and wet. This was a nice amber which gave you some rich tastes, but didn't really wow you.

Serving type: on-tap

06-06-2007 01:47:54 | More by claytri

3.53/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Fells Point Location

Clear copper color, with a medium, off-white head.

Sweet caramel smell. Herbal, cherries and other fruits.

Much more sweet than bitter. Caramel, biscuit and grass at finish. Cherries throughout.

Medium in body. Medium carbonation. Very refreshing.

Nice beer and very easy to drink, but too sweet for me.

Serving type: on-tap

04-30-2007 19:01:07 | More by

JohnnyM2002

Maryland

3.73/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from the tap into a 4 oz tasting glass.

First off I gotta say - everytime I see DuClaw at a beer fest, the guys working there are always a rip! They'll do about anything to get you to try their stuff, and it's usually worth it...

Anyway...

Poured a clear reddish-brown with a fairly foamy head. Smells of spice and dry fruit with a roasty hint. Goes down smooth with a slight aftertaste of apple/spice. Well balanced with roasted malt and fruit. Overall, one of the more drinkable offerings from DuClaw.

Serving type: on-tap

09-18-2006 01:17:24 | More by JohnnyM2002

tgbljb

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served a deep amber colored beer with modest white head. Smell is very minimal with some roasted malt to be found. Taste is a mixture of roasted mald and sweet fruitiness, but both are very light. Easyt to drink, but nothing really stands out about this beer.

Serving type: on-tap

06-17-2006 01:50:33 | More by tgbljb

akorsak

Pennsylvania

2.68/5  rDev -26.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Misfit Red was served on-tap at the Arundel Mills location. The ale was served chilled in a yellow Pint Club tumbler.

Appearance: The ale has a light amber color, clear with no sediment. The ale is moderately carbonated but betrays no hint of a head.

Smell: The ale has a light hop aroma that is balanced out by a biscuity malt aroma. The aroma is average.

Taste: The ale has an inoffensive taste. The hops do not stand out, making the ale come across as somewhat bland. The malt character works in much the same manner: it does not offend but it does not stand out either.

Mouthfeel: The ale is well-balanced and smooth. It is not for a hophead, but it may be an excellent gateway for those getting into the craft brewing lifestyle.

Drinkability: Maybe a little too strong to be a session ale, this beer is good for pounding a few. If you are looking for hops though, look to Venom.

Serving type: on-tap

03-21-2006 02:04:42 | More by akorsak

Gavage

New Jersey

4.33/5  rDev +19%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Appearance: clear dark amber in color with a 1" head. Carbonation levels seems light from the visual. Mild lacing develops.

Smell: easily detectable caramel and ripe fruits.

Taste: this red ale has a nice mildly roasted malt backbone with tons of caramel candy and sweet apples. More than expected bitterness balances out the sweetness. Nice overall dry fruitiness to this brew.

Mouthfeel: lightly crisp and mildly dry. Caramels and sweet apples stick around on the tastebuds for a while.

Drinkabilty: outstanding. One of the more enjoyable red ales I have had since this was fresh and full flavored. Easy drinking session beer.

Serving type: on-tap

02-22-2006 13:29:03 | More by Gavage

davestar

Maryland

3.93/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

pours a dark amber with a fairly thick tan head. head fades quickly but leaves some lacing. malty caramel nose. taste follows the nose - thick malty backbone with a slight hop bite at the finish. good drinkable brew.

- on tap at the fells point location

Serving type: on-tap

08-30-2005 02:18:00 | More by davestar

cubedbee

Maryland

3.58/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Tasted this at the Arundel Mills location. Poured a very deep amber with a brown head that sticks around as a cap all the way down. Faint caramel malt on the nose with a hint of grassy hops. Taste is more caramel malts, with a slight roasted flavor and a sharp hoppy finish. This is a drinkable beer, but I prefer the Venom and the Porter or any of the seasonals to this.

Serving type: on-tap

06-19-2005 13:16:26 | More by cubedbee

pezoids

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Served as part of their beer sampler from their “outlet mall” brewpub in Bowie, MD. This was copper/bronze in color, crystal clarity and topped with a small but hearty head of white frothy sea-foam. The aroma exudes a pleasant spiciness that includes cinnamon, cardamom along with other sweet spices. The taste is very nice with toasted nuts, toffee and caramel like malts. The brew follows through with a simple hop bitterness. Very nice.

Serving type: on-tap

06-07-2005 19:11:03 | More by pezoids

blitheringidiot

Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Dark ruby russet filtered with a beach sand colored sticky 1/2 frothy head that clings to the glass like a magnet draws the lace.

Bright red apple nose & twinge of malts & hints of cinnamon with a musty nod.

First Swigs: Mildly dark smooth roasts. Apple hints. Some dry cocoa powders followed with a lingering aftertaste of raisins and pancakes. As warms, brown sugar and flat cola.

Quite spongy medium body with slick well carbonated zest. Could enjoy another and as a matter of fact I did.

Last swigs: Rem,inds me of Magic Hat or XINGU. A one trick pony apple hints and easy surprising fresh feel. Growler thanks to Shapudding.

Beer is good. Happy beering.

Serving type: on-tap

11-24-2004 06:44:03 | More by blitheringidiot

shapudding

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Growlered from the Belair location.
Dark amber and clear. Thick, luscious, creamy, buttery khaki head that settled beautifully to a very thick covering with chunky holes in it. Very mild roasted malt scent, not much is jumpking out at you. Very porter like in the mouthfeel and taste. Smooth feeling with a just enough of a bite coming out from peppery hoppiness. Nice roasted malt flavors and lightly darkened toast. I get a teensy bit of an almost sasafrass flavor in the aftertaste. This is nicely drinkable, very smooth and with decent flavors and not too intense. Very enjoyable.

Serving type: on-tap

11-06-2004 16:08:37 | More by shapudding

RBorsato

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Tasted at the Arundel Mills location on 6/30/04.

Solid amber color with a very small off-white head. A very average amber with the standard malt aroma (a touch of roastiness) and flavor with hops only there to balance. Nothing wrong with this one really but nothing very memorable and certainly not one I'd go back to again.

From the DuClaw website:
Style: Amber Ale
Color: Amber
Hop Variety: Tettenang & Hallertau
Grains : Pale Malt, Wheat Malt, Carpils Malt, Roasted Barley
Bitterness Units: 23 IBUs
Gravity: 12.5 plato
Alcohol Content : 5.1% abv

Serving type: on-tap

07-01-2004 15:47:05 | More by RBorsato