Dixie Crimson Voodoo Ale - Dixie Brewing Co.

scruffwhor

Illinois

3.08/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Appearance- Crimson is actually a perfect description of the color. Maybe a hint of light amber. The head is pretty sparse with slight retention. There is no discernable bubbling of any kind. And no lacing to speak of.

Smell- This was the first thing that came to my mind when I wiffed this brew. A amber malt slash syrup smell with a hint or two of dry hops.

Taste- A very red flavor. Ever had a beer that taste like it looks, well this beer is a great example. A syrupy, semi-sweet amber malt flavor with a hint of pellet hops.

Mouthfeel- The red feel coats the palate pretty well. a little ily and slick on the middle of the tongue.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2006 02:34:06 | More by scruffwhor

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev +5.3%

05-23-2013 18:44:16 | More by Slatetank

spycow

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -3.5%

01-12-2013 07:57:01 | More by spycow

t0rin0

California

2.75/5  rDev -3.5%

11-19-2012 00:38:24 | More by t0rin0

WDJersey

New Jersey

2.25/5  rDev -21.1%

07-27-2012 03:46:49 | More by WDJersey

Dapperticus

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +40.4%

07-08-2012 01:46:38 | More by Dapperticus

macrosmatic

Florida

3/5  rDev +5.3%

04-10-2012 04:39:01 | More by macrosmatic

RoryOMoore

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -12.3%

02-17-2012 14:44:29 | More by RoryOMoore

djrn2

New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -12.3%

02-03-2012 13:14:23 | More by djrn2

mdmoore

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +40.4%

12-30-2011 17:00:09 | More by mdmoore

Rochefort10nh

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev +5.3%

11-18-2011 19:39:53 | More by Rochefort10nh

mgbickel

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev +5.3%

11-18-2011 19:21:42 | More by mgbickel

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

2.75/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Well its definitely red. Not much head to it, but a pretty hue for sure. Aroma was largely malt forward, residual sweetness.

Taste, unadventurous, somewhat smooth, seems like the alcohol is too noticeable, bitterness in something like this has to be a flaw. Metallic flavor in a red isn't cool. Beer comes off as a little thicker only because of its viscosity and lack of carbonation downbottle, isn't really offering any textual heft to it.

Kind of an artwork beer more than anything.

Serving type: bottle

07-21-2011 16:20:44 | More by Beerandraiderfan

CuriousMonk

Virginia

2.78/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

From notes at Old Chicago (2002): For a proclaimed red ale, this one poured dark brown and slightly hazy with orangey highlights and a small beigey head. Aroma predominantly of sweet dark malts, molasses and a hint of fruit. Flavor is also malty with prunes, alfalfa and herby notes with an astringent finish. Light to medium body and slight carbonation. Nothing special.

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2011 14:44:28 | More by CuriousMonk

magictrokini

California

2.35/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Pours amber with a thin white head. Red fruit, molasses, and malt in the aroma. Kind of a candy-fake aroma rather than the real deal. Caramel malt, rasberry, and veggies in the taste. Flat, lifeless mouthfeel. Cool name, lame beer. Not like Dixie products are the pinnacle, but this is embarassing

Serving type: bottle

12-10-2008 21:53:23 | More by magictrokini

beerthulhu

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A: Poured a bright crimson red color with a thin, sparse light tan, bubbly head. Visible carbonation was soft.

S: a nice sweet maltiness with some dry pine hopping, and light dry roasted caramel.

T: The initial flavor had a nice sweet maltiness up front as the aroma followed by a dry toasted caramel malting and fruitiness (berries). There was a light tart berry fade on the finish.

M: light, thin with a flat carbonation.

D: A sweet drinking beer which may limit multiples or enjoyment for people who don't like big fruity drinks.

Serving type: bottle

08-04-2008 22:37:48 | More by beerthulhu

chuckm

Indiana

2.42/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Light and hazy in color this beer had little odor and less flavor. For an amber Its color was short of the desired hue and the three of us involved in the tasting universally agreed the remaining three beers should be given to those we don't like at the next family gathering.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2007 02:39:39 | More by chuckm

Gavage

New Jersey

2.98/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance: a hazy amber color with a very short 1/2" head that falls apart immediately. No signs of lace either.

Smell: an odd but not offensive smell of freshly buttered bread and some caramel candy.

Taste: bread, caramel, hint of nuts, and little bitterness. Very dry throughout.

Mouthfeel: lighlty crisp and very dry. Very brief bread and caramel aftertaste. Medium bodied.

Drinkability: very average tasting beer not worth seeking out unless you are partying in New Orleans and want to support a local brewery.

Serving type: bottle

02-08-2007 12:22:40 | More by Gavage

Hibernator

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Dixie Crimson Voodoo Ale
12 oz brown bottle
Served in a 20 oz tulip pint glass

* Labor Day weekend 2006 *

Pours a dark shade of red with some light brown highlights. Nice, off white colored head on top that leaves trails of sticky lacings.

The nose is heavy of sweet malts with a light whiff of hops in the background.

The mouthfeel has a moderate body with a major caramel malt profile. Juicy malt presence is at the front of taste. A slightly off and sour flavor appears and makes the beer imbalaned. The taste starts out strong, but turns to a metallic twang and syrupy mess.

I don't see myself revisiting this beer anytime soon. It becomes harder to put down with each sip. A rather mundane offering from Dixie.

Serving type: bottle

09-02-2006 19:02:06 | More by Hibernator

Poppypitbull

New Jersey

2/5  rDev -29.8%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

it's rough.
I remember drinking this all the time when I was younger and didn't have an understanding as to how to enjoy a beer. Now though, this stuff is too thick, goes down really rough and just doesn't do it for me anymore.
Sorry.

took it right out of a bottle, mouthfeel was tough. Very hard to take down, scent wasn't too good. I found myself asking how I used to be able to drink this.

Serving type: bottle

08-11-2006 13:06:10 | More by Poppypitbull

poluti

Virginia

2.78/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Purs a reddish amber in hue with a thin layer of head. I wasn't too impressed with the head, but the color is great.
It smells malt driven. I got a slight fruity scent, but no hops to be found. Pretty average.
It tasted a tad bland. It was very malty sweet with little to no bitterness. It tasted like a mild british ale.
It felt pretty thin over the tongue. Pretty average.
I will probably not have this again.

Serving type: bottle

07-15-2006 23:47:18 | More by poluti

Billolick

New York

3.4/5  rDev +19.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12 ouncer without freshness dating. Pours with a loose medium bubble tan head, with decent retention. Nose is sweet with a wiff of cherry. Reddish medium brown and abit murky. This is a fairly sweet brew, not a whole lot of flavor, depth or interest going on here. Medium dull malt early, minimal haps in the finish. Tastes like a mellow Brit mild ale, which is not a bad thing. Fairly smooth and drinkable, but still not something I'd be quick to buy again.

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2005 03:02:13 | More by Billolick

danielharper

Michigan

2.42/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Purchased from Great Spirits, Huntsville, AL.

I've seen singles of this lying around for awhile, but just now worked up the nerve to give it a try.

Appearance is a huge positive for me, with a dark, dark red body (almost Arrogant Bastard dark) with a thick off-white/brownish foamy head to top it off. This beer was even aching to get out of the bottle, it seemed, because even after just popping the cap, foam started to rise out of the bottle.

Very malty presence on the nose, with fruity notes buried underneath. I sniffed the head when it first was poured, and got some nice carbonation and crisp hops, but that seems absent now that the head's died down a bit. If the aroma had stuck around while the head was absent, I'd give this a higher score for aroma.

Boy, this beer just keeps going downhill for me -- I had such high hopes after the pour. Taste is mainly of cherries and other "red fruits", expected for an Amber, but without any other flavors to balance it out. This doesn't even taste like it has fresh ingredients, but reminds me more of an artificially-sweetened wine cooler than anything else. The yeast hits me on the back of the throat on the way down and gives this an unpleasant aftertaste, as well.

Mouthfeel is moderate, thick enough to involve the palate strongly but not so thick that it's difficult to get down. Carbonation is almost nonexistent now, surprising for a beer as foamy as this one was. Perhaps it released all its fizz in the pour.

For a minute I considered drain-pouring this and giving it a 1 for drinkability -- I just really don't care for it. But it's drinkable enough, and lovers of fruit beers should give it a shot. I won't buy it again, but for the style it's all right.

(There's no expiration or "brewed on" date for this beer, and I have to at least put forward the possibility that this is a very old bottle. Might explain the carbonation problems, anyway. But it's clearly not lightstruck, and without outside evidence that the beer is bad, I'm not inclined to give it the benefit of the doubt. If I ever run across a single that I know is good, I'll buy again and re-review.)

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2005 01:34:20 | More by danielharper

orbitalr0x

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev +14%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Picked this one up on my trip down to Kentucky. Pours from the bottle a deep dark reddish brown with a thin rim of off white bubbles around the top. No real head to speak of here. Aromas are big caramel malts initially with notes of burnt sugars, some dark vinous fruits and a backing of hops. Fairly nice but it fails to really draw me in.

First sip brings a wave of semi-buttery caramel maltiness. Notes of sourdough bread mix with a touch of dark fruit and molasses. A tad bit nutty with only a smattering of mellow hops on the way down. Nothing earth shattering here...but an enjoyable red ale to sit down to none the less.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied with a bit of chewiness on the palate. Carbonation works in well with the overall experience. This is not one I'd likely seek out...but it's worth trying as it has a unique flavor profile. I haven't heard any recent news as to the status of Dixie Brewing...but I hope to see them come back after the hurricane.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2005 17:33:46 | More by orbitalr0x

Frozensoul327

Michigan

3.38/5  rDev +18.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Purchased with the thought of all those affected by Katrina in mind. My prayers are with you all.

Poured out to an expectedly reddish hue with some amber when held to the light. Well formed 1/2 inch head of java cream colored bubbles. Medium level of carbonation. Some minor notes of lace in the glass. Aromas of malt and grass.Taste was quaffable; flavors of malt and corn were mixed with some earthy elements and a mild bitter aftertaste. Mouthfeel was decent. Overall, nothing special, but hardly something I would turn down. Worth a try, if you can still find it.

Serving type: bottle

10-18-2005 00:31:29 | More by Frozensoul327