Dragonmead Erik The Red - Dragonmead Microbrewery

superspak

Michigan

2.58/5  rDev -26.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

12 ounce bottle into pint glass, no bottle dating. Giant hiss upon opening and a long pour with tons of head; looks like I got yet another infected Dragonmead. Pours very hazy and cloudy red copper color with a flufffy 2 finger light khaki head with great retention that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Spotty foamy lacing on the glass, with an insane amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big raisin, cherry, caramel, toffee, light toast, brown sugar, bread, and light herbal hops. Pretty nice malty aromas with good strength and balance. Taste of raisin, cherry, prune, caramel, molasses, toast, brown sugar, earthy spiciness, and light herbal hops. Light earthy fruit tartness on the finish; with lingering notes of dark fruits, caramel, molasses, toast, earth, and herbal spiciness on the finish for a good bit. Mediocre flavor with some astringent off flavors; and moderate cloying on the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a slick, syrupy, and slightly grainy mouthfeel that is a bit unpleasant. Alcohol is well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a poor Irish red ale. Flavors are off balanced and cloying; and this was difficult to finish because of the cloying. Dragonmead needs to get their quality fixed, as I have gotten 3 singles that were infected.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2013 05:27:10 | More by superspak

zacky_U

Michigan

3/5  rDev -14.3%

05-22-2013 17:06:04 | More by zacky_U

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev 0%

05-12-2013 02:57:34 | More by HarmonMW

SeanSweeney

Michigan

3.93/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25

Excellent appearance, beautiful brick red in color with inch thick head. Head retention is lower than average. Heavy malt flavors tasting only a slight bitterness on the tail end. This is my first in depth review and I drank it the night before not currantly just based on memory.

Pairing: best with hot wings, I advise against nachos, jalapeños overpower the beer yet the wings did not.

Serving type: on-tap

05-05-2013 00:59:22 | More by SeanSweeney

kynap55

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev 0%

04-20-2013 22:09:07 | More by kynap55

Punqbert

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +21.4%

04-17-2013 01:26:01 | More by Punqbert

dmorgan310

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev 0%

03-05-2013 22:21:32 | More by dmorgan310

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

4/5  rDev +14.3%

02-22-2013 23:55:51 | More by JohnnieNepal

Rons35

Michigan

3/5  rDev -14.3%

02-19-2013 23:04:11 | More by Rons35

Danielr26

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev 0%

02-18-2013 17:00:03 | More by Danielr26

BlissJunkie

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +7.1%

01-14-2013 17:24:42 | More by BlissJunkie

Matt202966

3.5/5  rDev 0%

01-07-2013 02:15:25 | More by Matt202966

Mavigo

Michigan

3.63/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had this on tap at the red fox pub in royal oak. Served in a pint.

A: Is a clear amber-orange color, with a short off white head with small amounts of lacing.

S: Can smell hops, citrus peels, wheat and grains, brown sugars

T: Sweet, hops, wheat and bread, mellow flavors to begin with, ending with a slightly bitter finish

M: Fairly well balanced in terms of carbonation and flavor, smooth light body

O: It was alright, average beer for an average price, I guess I wouldn't mind having it again but it's not something I would seek out for.

Serving type: on-tap

12-23-2012 17:29:50 | More by Mavigo

punky796

Michigan

3.88/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had a glass at O'Mara's Irish Restaurant in Berkley.

A - Dark amber-red with minimal head and lacing.

S - Light and hoppy, with some fruit flavor, mostly apple.

T - Pretty sweet taste, not as hop-centric as I was expecting. Has an Earthy feel to it.

M - Fresh without leaving a lot of aftertaste or bitterness, which I might expect from this style. Enough carbonation to keep it lively.

O - Overall a pretty good red, but there's better out there.

Serving type: on-tap

12-07-2012 05:50:19 | More by punky796

Kerrie

Michigan

3/5  rDev -14.3%

11-11-2012 02:07:41 | More by Kerrie

richkrull

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev 0%

11-06-2012 01:53:06 | More by richkrull

jsisko01

Michigan

4/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance - Pours a dark copper/amber color with a very thin head and not much lacing.

Smell - Very sweet.. with toasted malts, hoppy, and a floral scent. Has a slight fruity aroma as well

Taste - Toasted malts, not so hoppy, and very sweet and tarty. It's very fruity but I can't decipher what kind. Apple, cherry, or strawberry? I don't know.. Has somewhat of a floral character also.

Mouthfeel - Light bodied with medium carbonation.

Overall - I was surprised by the flavor of this beer.. I thought it was going to be a typical amber ale. It's very good. It's not far off from a wine cooler though.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2012 23:19:28 | More by jsisko01

tectactoe

Michigan

3.35/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

On tap at the Town Pump in Detroit. Pours a deep copper with a slight red hue to it. Small beige head formed on the top, leaving very little lacing on the way down. The initial smell is a nice combination fruity and malty, not many hoppy or floral scents. It was hard to get a good nose from the start, had to wait until it warmed up a bit to really decipher it. The strongest flavor that comes out is a tart red apple that is present the whole way through the beer. As it warmed up, I could taste a slightly warm, cinnamon spice coming through, which complimented the fruitiness quiet well. The body was light-medium, not too sticky or wet, with medium carbonation.

When all is said and done, it's a nice red beer for a cool fall day, but there are many better reds out there.

Serving type: on-tap

09-26-2012 14:17:48 | More by tectactoe

Zaphog

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -7.1%

09-03-2012 16:30:45 | More by Zaphog

kylehay2004

Florida

3.03/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Enjoyed at the brewery. Single finger head with nice lacing on a clear amber body. Caramel and toasted malts with light strawberry and herbal aroma notes. Flavor is plain and undermalted with a slight earthy and herbal hop note. lighter body than expected for the style and moderate carbonation. Many of these brews are boring and undermalted, expecially the red ales.

Serving type: on-tap

08-22-2012 00:05:20 | More by kylehay2004

Abel25

3.23/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Very smooth. Mild taste with little aftertaste. Nice golden color with red hues. Thick head finger and a half high.

Apple taste is interesting, confusing even. Very interesting flavor.

Brewery is nearby. I look forward to sampling a few Dragonmeade beers fresh.

Serving type: on-tap

08-08-2012 23:50:01 | More by Abel25

amishbooze

Michigan

3/5  rDev -14.3%

07-10-2012 23:36:34 | More by amishbooze

danwho

California

3.5/5  rDev 0%

06-13-2012 01:21:48 | More by danwho

Trent

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev 0%

05-28-2012 15:09:35 | More by Trent

RepMichigan

Michigan

4/5  rDev +14.3%

04-06-2012 01:43:27 | More by RepMichigan