Jamaica Red Ale - Mad River Brewing Company

secondtooth

Indiana

4.03/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This murky amber red bitter ale presents itself initially with a bright, floral citrus nose. Very promising! First taste summons caramel malts and a rich, fruity finish. Definitely prominent with both malty sweet flavors and a muted hoppy finish, this one's an interesting and delicious brew.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2010 20:34:20 | More by secondtooth

kguard

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-19-2013 14:54:34 | More by kguard

hockeyfighter19

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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

cutout

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-01-2013 03:50:52 | More by cutout

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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

Bnoise11

California

4.5/5  rDev +16%

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

pkalix

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

04-27-2013 00:28:26 | More by pkalix

capuchinpilates

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

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

Tom_Gilman

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

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

brheuer

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

03-24-2013 15:36:02 | More by brheuer

MonkeyboyATL

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

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

kojevergas

California

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

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

Alek

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

02-21-2013 19:34:02 | More by Alek

zapahoppa

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

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

Uncle_Jimmy

California

3.46/5  rDev -10.8%
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

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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

KillaB

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

01-29-2013 10:15:28 | More by KillaB

anteater

Oregon

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-27-2013 23:53:03 | More by anteater

Beerswag

California

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

01-22-2013 02:53:53 | More by Beerswag

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

01-17-2013 20:14:33 | More by RblWthACoz

Hopmodium

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

01-13-2013 23:37:29 | More by Hopmodium

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Pours a reddish amber with sediment. A beige head sits on top but isn't long lasting. Some lacing on the glass. Looks inviting to drink.
In the aroma the first thing I noticed was a sour smell then sticking my nose deep into the glass and drawing in deeply I smelled a sutle roastiness.
Taste was good, tart and tight with the roasted malts I smell in the nose becoming more apparent in the taste. At the end low levels of diaceyl.
I like this beer, it's easy drinking pretty smooth has fairly decent flavor. A good all purpose brew.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 16:01:52 | More by micromaniac129

BlackTuesday

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

12-30-2012 19:50:11 | More by BlackTuesday

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

3/5  rDev -22.7%

12-22-2012 16:48:50 | More by Hopheadjeffery

MarioM

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

12-15-2012 01:07:33 | More by MarioM