Rainmaker - Steel Toe Brewing

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

22oz bottle poured into tulip - thanks to therobot

Pours a hazed copper caramel color with a froth of beige head. Fades into bubbled retention with some patchy lacing on the glass.

Some piny hops in the nose with bready caramel. Some toasted notes with sweetness and light warmth.

Nice punch of pine bitterness up front. Resiny and sticky with a nice helping of hops. Thicker, bready malt backbone with toasted notes. Caramel sweetness with some lingering hop bitterness in the finish.

Medium body, well carbonated, sticky and a little chewy. Nice, full flavored red ale with an added dosage of hops.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2012 22:09:51 | More by xnicknj

ryancl

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

06-08-2013 02:39:27 | More by ryancl

MNPikey

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

06-07-2013 21:26:33 | More by MNPikey

Steve_Oldrati

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

06-04-2013 23:16:35 | More by Steve_Oldrati

Coldsnack

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

06-01-2013 17:01:59 | More by Coldsnack

TheKOshow

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-29-2013 12:42:48 | More by TheKOshow

dmadsen

Minnesota

4.2/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Had on tap at Ward 6 St Paul. Good amber.

This style is a moving target for me. From the Bell's amber, to Nordeast, to this, there is an immense amount of variation. The menu said "double red ale" so, I'll go with that

Deep red, nearly brown. Very nice color. Thin head, could have been the pour. Bar staff seemed focused in throwing out the volume.

Great caramel malt flavor. Nice body to the beer. Full mouthfeel. Strong alcohol finish. Very nice hop. On the red ales sometimes, things get too fruity. This was a nice bitter finish.

Had a Reuben. Excellent pairing.

Serving type: on-tap

05-28-2013 04:15:42 | More by dmadsen

e30todamax

Virginia

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-26-2013 03:29:56 | More by e30todamax

TWHartman

Minnesota

3.41/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A- Dark red, almost purple, thick tan head with nice retention, it is very nice looking

S- Caramel malt, earthy and medicinal hop aroma

T- Similar to smell but with more medicinal finish, caramel flavor gives way to a clean, medicinal hop bitterness that lingers pleasantly

M- I think it is a bit thin for a "double" anything, but it is okay. Not quite as chewy as I would like

O- A nice beer, I generally don't like these medicinal finish beers, but this is very nice. I would drink it again.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 23:35:39 | More by TWHartman

KWMiles

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-17-2013 23:18:19 | More by KWMiles

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-17-2013 21:50:29 | More by iHeartMNBeer

Mdog

Minnesota

3.56/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours a beautiful reddish purple with a big head.

Smell: Moderate citrus aroma.

Taste: Mostly dark fruits with an earthy hop presence.

Overall: I think my bottle may have been a little old. When I've had this on tap it had more of a citrus hop presence to go along with the dark fruit flavors. Maybe when I get a newer bottle or have it on tap again I will re-review. Even like this it is still better than your usual red ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 01:15:51 | More by Mdog

jimmah120

Minnesota

3.9/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

pint on-tap

dark amber-red, pillowy off-white head that sticks. smell is light grains and malt (amber style) and medicinal hops. taste has some dry leaves and dust, with lots of malt. caramel, grapes, leafy/piney hops.

solid beer, call it a red ipa

Serving type: on-tap

05-10-2013 08:12:01 | More by jimmah120

Danielr26

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-06-2013 22:29:30 | More by Danielr26

MN_Beerticker

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-04-2013 02:50:38 | More by MN_Beerticker

Keyportnick

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-04-2013 02:23:09 | More by Keyportnick

PieOhMy

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

04-08-2013 16:43:24 | More by PieOhMy

ChopsMeister

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

03-30-2013 21:13:04 | More by ChopsMeister

josephwa

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

03-30-2013 15:45:46 | More by josephwa

DeschutesFan

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

03-27-2013 05:11:52 | More by DeschutesFan

MNBeer1017

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

03-27-2013 01:40:05 | More by MNBeer1017

sparx1100

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

03-06-2013 03:41:52 | More by sparx1100

Ejayz

Iowa

5/5  rDev +24.1%

03-02-2013 01:43:18 | More by Ejayz

sacrelicio

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

02-26-2013 07:31:45 | More by sacrelicio

alexsergio

New York

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

02-24-2013 23:10:03 | More by alexsergio