Scarlet Fire - Tighthead Brewing Company

larbush

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

10-28-2012 01:03:19 | More by larbush

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-02-2013 02:46:52 | More by spycow

Captnlhook

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev 0%

04-21-2013 00:16:28 | More by Captnlhook

barnzy78

Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On-tap at Park Tavern - Rosemont, IL, served ice cold (too cold) in a shaker pint, it took forever to warm up enough to get any sort of aroma. It poured a deep red with a beige head, that actually had smaller bubbles in a tighter formation. Excellent head retention as well. Aromas were weak at first, but came through as bready caramel malt and earthy hops. Tastes are earthy, bready, dry, rye bread crust, slight nuttiness, slight pine on the finish; malty but hop bitterness balances nicely. Very creamy and smooth mouth-feel with nice carbonation. Overall, pleasant American Red Ale reminiscent of a dryer Irish Red but with a more bolder hop profile.

Serving type: on-tap

04-13-2013 00:00:19 | More by barnzy78

brandoman63

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev 0%

02-24-2013 00:07:51 | More by brandoman63

mishtif

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.7%

02-06-2013 14:56:48 | More by mishtif

BeerOps

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

11-11-2012 02:39:09 | More by BeerOps

brbrocc

New York

4/5  rDev +6.7%

10-28-2012 01:02:26 | More by brbrocc

Treebs

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Had on tap at the new Park Tavern in Rosemont. Served in a shaker pint.

A: Pours a semi dark brown color, a little darker than expected. A thin, off-white head forms on the pour and recedes a thin ring.

S: Toffee malts and slightly smoky. There isn't much in the hop department, but there is some subtle background grass.

T: Much like the nose. Heavy on the sweet caramel malts and roasted malts. Light green grass with a mild piny bitterness. The finish is sweet toffee with a hint of smoke.

M: Medium bodied with a medium carbonation level. Smooth and sweet on the finish. Pretty drinkable.

O: I would have like a little more hops a la Lagunitas Imperial Red, but this was still a solid take on the style. The malts are definitely the star of the show.

Serving type: on-tap

08-20-2012 18:41:42 | More by Treebs

harrylee773

Illinois

3/5  rDev -20%

08-15-2012 13:15:01 | More by harrylee773

nheinzie57

Illinois

3/5  rDev -20%

08-06-2012 16:52:03 | More by nheinzie57

prisoner1572

Illinois

3/5  rDev -20%

05-09-2012 15:58:11 | More by prisoner1572

hilgart1

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

05-06-2012 14:04:04 | More by hilgart1

CummingsK21

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.7%

04-30-2012 03:27:40 | More by CummingsK21

GbVDave

Illinois

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

Served in a 5oz taster glass at Tighthead 4/29/12. Thanks to the Dood for making the trek with me!

A: Served a deep tawny red. A thin wafer of off white foam forms on top and leaves a bit of lace behind.

S: Heavy on the toasy caramel malt with a bit of biscuit and light hops.

T: See above. Pretty enjoyable.

M: Full and rounded. Slick and coating.

O: Nice. I could've done without the whole Grateful Dead explanation behind the name, but what are you gonna do? Next time I'm there I'll imagine it's named after a Slayer song or something.

Serving type: on-tap

04-29-2012 20:32:08 | More by GbVDave

BeerMeFitz

Illinois

4.18/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance is a redish tint and reminds me of a Irish Red Ale. There is an inch of tan which disappears.
The smell is of a rich caramel aroma. You can also smell raosted barley.
Taste is a hint of caramel and roasted barley is there also.
The carmel taste is very nice and reminds you of a great Irish red but better.
Great beer form a great new brewery!

Serving type: on-tap

04-09-2012 04:22:18 | More by BeerMeFitz

emerge077

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Draft serving at Moe's Tavern, served in a NB goblet.

Tawny copper, khaki tan head of creamy foam, great lasting retention. Spotty lacing around the edges, constant skim on the surface for the duration of the glass.

Mellow specialty malt aroma,sort of dry with little if any sweetness. Flavors are similar, dry and husky grain flavors, sort of papery, touch of tobacco. Well carbed and slightly watery. Overall very simple yet drinkable. Would prefer this over Fat Tire but that's about it.

Serving type: on-tap

03-03-2012 22:52:33 | More by emerge077

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

02-19-2012 20:27:19 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88

DrGonzoDDS

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.7%

01-21-2012 23:44:23 | More by DrGonzoDDS

jophish17

Georgia

2.5/5  rDev -33.3%

01-14-2012 05:17:41 | More by jophish17

Durb777

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.7%

12-31-2011 16:17:30 | More by Durb777

Vdubb86

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.7%

12-05-2011 16:12:02 | More by Vdubb86

Higgity

Illinois

5/5  rDev +33.3%

12-04-2011 19:07:27 | More by Higgity

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served in a shaker pint glass at The Firkin.

The last of the three Tighthead brews from their Firkin debutante party (cotillion?). It pours a clear garnet-russet topped by a finger of dusty light tan foam. The nose comprises lightly toasted biscuit, light rye bread, caramel, light pine sap, and a touch of grapefruit zest. The taste brings in more of the same, with the bready caramel and the grapefruit really duking it out on the tongue (without actually clashing, somehow). The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta dry finish. Overall, I found this to be the weakest of the trio here. It's not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but I don't think I'm gonna seek it out again any time soon.

Serving type: on-tap

11-28-2011 21:50:19 | More by TMoney2591

jjfancybeers

Illinois

5/5  rDev +33.3%

11-28-2011 15:13:51 | More by jjfancybeers