Juggernaut Red Ale - Pyramid Breweries, Inc.

jdense

Oregon

3.48/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

22 oz. bottle served on Horizon flight from SJC to PDX, 8.17.2010.

One finger off-white head, slightly rocky, fairly quick dissipation with minimal lacing. Pretty full nose, caramel malts, and resiny hops. Taste mirrors the nose with a slightly bitter finish. Medium full mouthfeel, not sticky despite the sweetness, not much effervescence. Drinkability is OK. The bitterness was a nice touch, but not sure I'd have or would buy this, but heh, free beer!

Serving type: bottle

08-24-2010 13:49:04 | More by jdense

BJasny

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +27.5%

10-06-2012 05:53:14 | More by BJasny

buschbeer

Ohio

3.15/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12oz bottle
Served in a perfect pint glass

A - An average pour got me about 90 percent foam. Once the foam subsided it appeared to be a deep amber color. The frothy head is a beige color.

S - I get some caramel and crystal malt. I also get some floral hops.

T - The taste is exactly what I expected from the aroma. I get sweet malt balanced with floral hops.

M - Medium

O - It's a little sweet.

Serving type: bottle

09-22-2012 02:07:29 | More by buschbeer

Jovo

California

3.75/5  rDev +6.2%

08-01-2012 06:20:51 | More by Jovo

ssjkyle

Nebraska

4/5  rDev +13.3%

07-14-2012 22:31:47 | More by ssjkyle

chrisfallon83

4.75/5  rDev +34.6%

06-04-2012 07:58:50 | More by chrisfallon83

zeff80

Missouri

3.55/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I knew it was way out of season when I bought it, but it was still a slid brew.

A - Poured out an amber color with a two-finger head of bubbly, khaki colored foam. It left some sudsy trails of lacing.

S - It smelled piney and floral with a biscuity malt aroma.

T - Bread crust, sweet caramel, toffee and some mild roastiness. It had a light bitterness with a hint of pine.

M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A medium bodied ale that finished fairly dry.

O - This is a nice red ale. I haven't had much from Pyramid lately but this one was pretty good.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2012 13:14:52 | More by zeff80

shelby415

Oregon

4/5  rDev +13.3%

02-28-2012 08:04:18 | More by shelby415

PintPal

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

02-04-2012 21:34:43 | More by PintPal

djaeon

California

3/5  rDev -15%

01-22-2012 22:52:49 | More by djaeon

gkunkle

Oregon

3/5  rDev -15%

01-20-2012 00:42:17 | More by gkunkle

strongaf

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

01-17-2012 16:31:01 | More by strongaf

pBRale

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

01-10-2012 20:35:28 | More by pBRale

CoryR

Oregon

3/5  rDev -15%

01-02-2012 00:19:08 | More by CoryR

RoryOMoore

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -15%

12-24-2011 00:03:07 | More by RoryOMoore

beaubarnett10

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%

12-20-2011 17:14:39 | More by beaubarnett10

kjkinsey

Texas

3/5  rDev -15%

12-06-2011 17:34:25 | More by kjkinsey

corylew

Oregon

4.13/5  rDev +17%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours deep deep red, almost maroon with a fluffy white head. Some thin, some big bubbles.

Smells like oily hops, CO2, esters and maybe a small amount of malt. Plenty of stuff to smell. Doesn't mean its my favorite beer smells, but there at least is plenty there which I can appreciate.

Taste is roasty and malty. Caramel is the main flavor I get from this. Some piney bitterness from the hops in the back of your throat.

Mouthfeel is about right. Smooth carbonation and slightly heavy feeling for the ABV it packs.

Overall, this is actually pretty damn good. Maybe I expected to dislike it, but I was surprised how much I'm enjoying this beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-05-2011 03:22:36 | More by corylew

csiewert

Oregon

4/5  rDev +13.3%

11-29-2011 19:59:21 | More by csiewert

chapcat

Texas

4/5  rDev +13.3%

11-25-2011 02:41:31 | More by chapcat

codynevels

California

4/5  rDev +13.3%

11-17-2011 05:34:03 | More by codynevels

Sargully

Oregon

5/5  rDev +41.6%

11-16-2011 00:05:58 | More by Sargully

lwillitz

Florida

3.48/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

22-oz bottle into Samuel Smith "Tulip" pint glass

A - 3 fingers of thick cream-colored head over a transparent dark ruby/orange body; great lace

S - bready malt and citrus hops; weak

T - bready malt with light honey-like sweetness; citrusy hops appear in the middle for a nice balance; citrus thrives in the finish

M - medium body, medium/high carbonation, smooth and creamy

O - a middle-of-the-road red ale

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2011 04:04:19 | More by lwillitz

brentk56

North Carolina

3.53/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Appearance: Surprising to get a gusher from a brewery such as Pyramid, but there you have it; loads of foam billow above the clear amber liquid; the flip side of a gusher is usually great retention and lacing and this beer is no exception

Smell: Toasted bread and citrusy hops; well-balanced but a bit understated

Taste: Well-balanced from the outset to the finish, with both toasty elements and a bit of citrus; minimal development, however

Mouthfeel: Medium body but effervescent

Overall: With a better mouthfeel, this would have been a surprisingly decent Amber (say what you want about the limitations of the style) but being over-carbonated relegates this beer to second class status

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2011 19:49:08 | More by brentk56

Glibber

Idaho

3.68/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Nice copper color with a very small white head on the pour. Some minor lacing. Very mellow taste with some malt, biscuit, and wheat. The front end was smooth, and the back end was on the bitter side. My wife enjoyed this, and I thought it was decent and a great value ($1.88 for a bomber).

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2011 03:26:08 | More by Glibber