Imperial Golden Ale
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company

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From:
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 12.41%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
21
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 21, 2021
Added:
Oct 25, 2010
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
"we designed the Imperial Golden Ale to fall in the wee heavy style guidelines"
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Rated: 3.92 by BidYouABrew from Washington

Mar 21, 2021
 
Rated: 3.54 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jun 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by Masonpp85 from California

Dec 11, 2015
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Reviewed by jakecattleco from California

3.95/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Draft at Humboldt Brews in a shaker pint. Nothing overwhelming, but a solid brew. A bit mute on the nose, but that could be from the format and presentation. I enjoyed the flavor, and would order again, but not seek out specifically.
Sep 21, 2015
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Rated by Covocali from California

3.67/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Great light strong beer
Jul 28, 2015
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Reviewed by Itskarl from California

3.61/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Everetts in Arcata.

Taste and smell are very reminiscent of a Belgian golden ale.. Candi sugars are predominant on both the nose and flavor profile. Crisp and drinkable. Not a whole lot going on with this beer but it shines in its simplicity.
This beer is very popular in the county and I can understand why..
Jun 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Endocador from California

Jul 24, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by bluesfortheredsun from California

Jan 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by beagle75 from Iowa

Jun 20, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by agentzigzag from Arizona

May 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by J10Jordan from Ohio

Apr 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by strongaf from Washington

Mar 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by BlackDogs

Jul 22, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by KevdoggNasty from California

Mar 31, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by jjohnston87 from California

Feb 28, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Nage37 from California

Feb 20, 2012
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Reviewed by Offa from California

4.38/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap in Eureka.
I would note that this wonderful beer does not really seem to be a wee heavy, as currently classed, but instead is more of a general strong golden ale that does not really fit any specific classification. It is certainly on the malty side, but is different from what Scotch ales are like in my experience. It seems a lot like an ale version of a maibock in the character, which is fine by me since I love a good maibock.

Deep gold/light amber/golden orange, it has a small, creamy tan head slowly shrinking to a foamy ring and wisps with nice lace.

Aroma is raisiny grain, green grass. It’s mild but nice.

Taste is creamy raisiny grain, creamed barley, green leaves and grass, spicy-peppery element, and toast. It has a full-bodied, creamy feel. Overall, this is excellent, characterful, well-rounded, and goes well with food. It is similar to a nice maibock.
Sep 29, 2011
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Reviewed by flexabull from California

3.55/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Humboldt Brews.

Pours a hazy gold color with a decent head.

Aromas are of cream, light sugars, hints of honey, and mineral hops.

Taste is pretty full flavored. Starts out with a nice creamy and sweet malty body, very light caramel, honey, and light spices. Finish has slight hints of mineral hops, and some crispness.

Mouthfeel is nice and full, smooth as well.

Drinkability is pretty good. This is a drinkable, and interesting beer, but it could use a little less sweetness, and some more hop flavors to be one I'd reach for again. Still, it's a worthy effort.
Oct 25, 2010
Imperial Golden Ale from Redwood Curtain Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 21 ratings