Better Off Red
Vintage Brewing Company

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From:
Vintage Brewing Company
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #173
ABV:
6.7%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,373
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 14.02%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
23
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 03, 2022
Added:
Nov 12, 2010
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
No description / notes.
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Ratings by KellyScottMad:
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Rated by KellyScottMad from Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

Oct 03, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dovers from Wisconsin

Apr 03, 2022
 
Rated: 3.37 by BrendanStoehr96 from Wisconsin

Jun 30, 2021
 
Rated: 3.08 by npendres from Wisconsin

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by eldoctorador from Chile

Jan 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.17 by BarrytheBear from Wisconsin

Dec 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by Kurmaraja from California

Oct 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by twb0392 from Wisconsin

Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.65 by italianstallion from Wisconsin

Jan 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.56 by Jhoover33 from Wisconsin

Nov 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by JayCheG from Wisconsin

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by justinrphillips from Wisconsin

Aug 31, 2014
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Reviewed by BeerFMAndy from Wisconsin

4.32/5  rDev +16.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
22 oz bottle poured into an imperial pint.
6.5% ABV

A - Steady carbonation streams through the brilliantly clear, gorgeous copper-ish amber beer feeding it's tall off-white head. Thick and chunky lace is left on the glass following the head's departure to a lumpy pile of suds.

S - American hops make their presence known rather quickly, with earthy pine notes and a conglomerate of citrus with lemon zest leading the charge. Better Off Red isn't all hops though, the malt profile shines through with dry toast crust and some bready sweetness for a round aroma!

T - Better Off Red features harmonious balance between it's hoppy profile and malt backing merging the earthy citrus character wonderfully with the dry, earth-like tones of the backing malt.

M - Smooth and round, this nicely carbonated beer drinks incredibly well and finishes with a dry, lingering hop bitterness that balances the underlying malt sweetness perfectly.

O - Great malt complexity, smooth body, and hoppy overtones? What's not to love from this American red? Better Off Red is easy drinking and flavorful all the way around!
Dec 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by smartassboiler from Illinois

Sep 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by alexbeerr from Wisconsin

Sep 05, 2013
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Reviewed by Ri0 from Wisconsin

4.01/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
on tap poured into a shaker pint.

A - Dark Amber with a very nice ruby hue when held up to the light. Thin head, and decent lacing.

S - Nice aroma of malts and fruit. You could tell this was hopped more than a standard Amber, but with more fruity hops than bitter hops.

T - I really enjoy hoppy Amber ales, and this one was tasty. It reminded me of Green Flash Hop Head Red IPA. It was not as intense with the bitter, but it had a very nice tropical fruit hop presence to help balance the sweet malts. I'm not sure if Amarillo hops were used, but it seemed like it.

M - Decent for the style, with a medium body that was not quite smooth. Carbonation was a tad low.

O - I think this is a great house Amber that is not overly hopped. I will get this anytime I stop. If you are a fan of Green Flash Hop Head Red or like hoppy Ambers, you will enjoy it.
Sep 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by SciFritz from Wisconsin

Jan 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by wigoalie1 from Wisconsin

Dec 01, 2012
 
Rated: 2.75 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Oct 04, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mrpickles from Wisconsin

Jan 12, 2012
Better Off Red from Vintage Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 23 ratings