Red Smiddy
Kelburn Brewing Company

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From:
Kelburn Brewing Company
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Style:
English Pale Ale
Ranked #65
ABV:
4.1%
Score:
85
Ranked #20,565
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 11.65%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 07, 2022
Added:
Apr 29, 2004
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Rated: 3.49 by YeastEnthusiast from New Jersey

Aug 07, 2022
 
Rated: 3.43 by PhillyStyle from Georgia

Aug 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by louislouis91 from Ireland

Dec 02, 2015
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.15/5  rDev -14.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
on cask, pulled into an imperial pint glass. amber in color, foamy head. the taste and aroma is fairly bland, and a thin to medium body. overall, I would not order again
May 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by moneyfunnel from California

Apr 30, 2012
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Reviewed by EatsTacos from Canada (YT)

4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On cask at The Three Judges in Glasgow, June 2oo9

Pours quite a dark amber/red with a creamy, thick moussy head

The aroma was lightly fruity with a firm bready malt

Buttered biscuits and cookie dough malt begin the taste. Fresh floral hops were fruity, raspberries and strawberries even. Not too complex but well balanced. Finishes dry

Mouthfeel: Quite chewy, lightly carbonated with a medium and soft carbonation
Jun 15, 2009
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Reviewed by kmacphail from Scotland

3.37/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4
I sampled a few pints of this in the Castle Tavern, Inverness.

The beer poured an amber colour with a white head that displayed very good retention.

A very bitter, sharp, hoppy nose, not very pleasant, almost reminiscent of vinegar.

Hops dominate the initial taste with a pleasant fruity (berries) aftertaste, not complex in any way, but very pleasant. The beer had a surprisingly light mouthfeel.

I enjoyed the few pints, I would definitely have it again. However it was nothing to shout about in the beer market, worth a pint but I wouldn't go out of my way for another.
Aug 15, 2007
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Reviewed by seanyfo from Scotland

3.24/5  rDev -12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A- dark ruby amber hue, creamy 1 finger thick head

S- lots of fruits - i always seem to get pineapple from english pale ale. A touch of malty honey sweetness - not too much. Hoppy bitterness even in the nose.

T- explosion of fruits - pineapple again, maybe peaches and some sort of cherry. Hoppy bitter finish but still well balanced

M- low carbonation with a chewy feel.

D - This was a typical example of a good pale ale - lots of fruits and fresh hops. Very sessionable - lots more character than others within the style. Still afraid english pale ale just doesnt do it for me though.
Nov 05, 2006
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Reviewed by wl0307 from England

4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tasted by half-pint at the GBBF 06, where this beer was awarded a joint Bronze medal along with Surrey Hills Shere Drop in the Best Bitters category. Served by a hand-pump.

A: dark reddish amber hue, coming with a off-white fluffy beer head, low carbonated.
S: incredibly fruity hops upfront, full of peaches and dried berries, plus ripe lychee fruits on top of a sweet caramely malty overtone. Intense and aromatic hoppy, yet balanced. US hops leave a hallmark on the aroma.
T: an initially fruity palate leads quickly to a profound and manifesting tea-leafy hop bitter aftertaste, very chewy in terms of fresh hops and almost effectively "shattering" my taste-buds... slightly tannic too at the root of the tongue plus lingering bitterness knowing no boundaries.
M&D: softly fizzy on the mouthfeel, medium-bodied, not too complex in the flavour profile and featuring an incredible length and depth of bitterness. A great session bitter with plenty of hops to boot! Well done, Kelburn!
Aug 23, 2006
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Reviewed by gentlebubbles from Massachusetts

4.32/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
NERAX 2006 (Sat)

Coppery glassful of beer with a low head.

High, fruity scent of orange and apricot.

Sweet apple, apricot and pear with a sour citron finish and lingering resin.

This is really tasty. I wish I hadn't waited until the last day to try it, but it's held up nice.
May 29, 2006
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Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts

3.55/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Served @ NERAX 2004 in a pint a glass.

Obvious red color ... I swear they poured me some koolaid. Thin bubbly lace. Floral notes turn to citric and then ripe berries and fruit punch twang. Solid biscuity malt with a mild trail of husk middle to end. A decent cask and well worth the try.
Apr 29, 2004
Red Smiddy from Kelburn Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 11 ratings