Jamaica Red Ale - Mad River Brewing Company

Bfarr

Washington

4.05/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thick foamy umber head that dissipates quickly on top of a cloudy dark brown ale with a faint red tint. Not exactly what you might expect for a red. It has a nice malted barley aroma. Tastes of a robust earthy malt and hops are certainly present though overshadowed by the malts. It has a great bite signature of a red ale. Overall a nice drinking red ale to sit on the beach with.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2010 02:21:03 | More by Bfarr

Rosanne

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

06-19-2013 03:13:27 | More by Rosanne

Solrock

California

3.25/5  rDev -16%

06-13-2013 02:13:25 | More by Solrock

RBassSFHOPit2ME

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

06-07-2013 17:55:31 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME

Yesdog

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

06-03-2013 20:35:46 | More by Yesdog

dertyd

California

3/5  rDev -22.5%

06-03-2013 05:27:34 | More by dertyd

Greels

Oregon

4/5  rDev +3.4%

06-02-2013 03:31:46 | More by Greels

pin

Australia

3/5  rDev -22.5%

05-27-2013 22:40:51 | More by pin

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

05-24-2013 17:02:47 | More by Slatetank

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-22-2013 15:41:20 | More by InspectorBob

kguard

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

05-19-2013 14:54:34 | More by kguard

hockeyfighter19

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-07-2013 02:08:03 | More by hockeyfighter19

cutout

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

05-01-2013 03:50:52 | More by cutout

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

4/5  rDev +3.4%

04-29-2013 14:55:24 | More by OregonGrown7

Bnoise11

California

4.5/5  rDev +16.3%

04-28-2013 17:24:51 | More by Bnoise11

pkalix

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

04-27-2013 00:28:26 | More by pkalix

capuchinpilates

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

04-26-2013 02:03:41 | More by capuchinpilates

Tom_Gilman

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

04-04-2013 03:23:02 | More by Tom_Gilman

brheuer

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

03-24-2013 15:36:02 | More by brheuer

MonkeyboyATL

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

03-03-2013 03:16:35 | More by MonkeyboyATL

kojevergas

California

3.25/5  rDev -16%

03-01-2013 20:03:56 | More by kojevergas

Alek

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

02-21-2013 19:34:02 | More by Alek

zapahoppa

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

02-20-2013 01:26:23 | More by zapahoppa

Uncle_Jimmy

California

3.46/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Appearance- a ruddy brown not so much red a tan finger of foam on top doesn't linger or lace

Aroma- lavender florals some fruit

Taste- the very point of the spear has a Sweet Tart taste (no joke) that gives way to a dry roasted wheat bread (think ezekiel) and a piney earthy finish. Not bad a well rounded red.

Mouthfeel- medium light body a little hi in the fizz, but there doesnt seem to be a bad after taste or much lingering at all. Alcohol is well concealed

Over all not the best red I have had , but its tasty and i think knowing about the region this beer comes from makes you appreciate it that much more. I think that it is a very well rounded red in that the hops and booze aren't over powering for some reason i equate high hop character with a slight metallic flavor. This beer doesn't have that.

Serving type: bottle

02-14-2013 23:30:06 | More by Uncle_Jimmy

dmorgan310

Panama

4/5  rDev +3.4%

02-12-2013 04:22:24 | More by dmorgan310