Redemption - Russian River Brewing Company

KYGunner

Kentucky

3.78/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The label stated that this was a sister beer to Damnation and I'd guess it is the "weak sister." Far more subtle and smooth, this blonde ale was not nearly as complex as Damnation but was nice enough. It poured with a very thin head and was very notably blonde. The aroma was lighter in fruity notes and gave me the impression of pears. The taste was smooth and fruity but much softer than Damnation. Overall it's enjoyable but not quite its sibling.

Serving type: bottle

11-07-2012 03:10:42 | More by KYGunner

Jeremy_H

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-24-2013 01:48:20 | More by Jeremy_H

MinorThreat

Colorado

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-23-2013 16:46:24 | More by MinorThreat

Bouleboubier

Pennsylvania

4.01/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(on tap at Russian River, Apr 2013)

A: cream yellow hue with a Kräusen-like foam top.... notable lasting haze.... more of a blonde ale than a "pale".... a few strands of lace stuck at the top of the glass.... love those blondes...

S: doughy, lemon peel yeast aromas hit first... some pale malt seems to slowly poke through... pretty straight-forward, though, like the rest of the beer

T: balanced between butter cookie dough malt and softly spicy banana esters.... delicate overall.... fruit and malt accentuates in the finish, but still mild and dainty

M: sort of a fluffy, open texture across the palate - low gravity + ample carbonation?.... a smooth silky flow establishes itself once the initial head dies away.... quite a light feel, though "effervescent" I'd call it not

O: a solid, pan-appealing blonde ale... nice "session" opener

Serving type: on-tap

05-22-2013 23:24:06 | More by Bouleboubier

jimilayne

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-22-2013 00:51:59 | More by jimilayne

Dcunicelli

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-21-2013 21:14:10 | More by Dcunicelli

ackeeper

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-21-2013 01:49:13 | More by ackeeper

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-18-2013 21:14:10 | More by Photekut

GuzzLah

Illinois

3.58/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

A - pours a cloudy blonde with a standard white head. Some lace. Too cloudy to see bubbles.

S - intensity is quite mild. Pale malt, mild banana, mild spicy Belgian yeast and a dusting of Euro hops. Nothing special.

T - is similar to the aroma. I get mostly pale malt from it with some Belgian yeast and a hint of spice and floral on the finish. Yay?

M - light body, effervescent and creamy. Slightly tart. Low bitterness. Excellent mouthfeel and easily the best part of this beer.

O - a well brewed beer, true to a classic style, but it doesn't do much for me.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 21:59:49 | More by GuzzLah

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-15-2013 17:41:45 | More by twenty5

Rand_ale_Thor

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-14-2013 13:33:26 | More by Rand_ale_Thor

2dogbrew

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-13-2013 21:36:33 | More by 2dogbrew

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-13-2013 06:14:48 | More by Bonko_the_sane

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-12-2013 17:15:13 | More by mikeburd1128

moonknight31

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-10-2013 02:48:29 | More by moonknight31

justforrazors

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +17%

05-10-2013 01:38:37 | More by justforrazors

jkane101

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-10-2013 00:42:02 | More by jkane101

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-09-2013 02:18:36 | More by tommyguz

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-09-2013 01:35:41 | More by leftoverburrito

waddellc2

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-09-2013 00:16:16 | More by waddellc2

Dirtinabottle

New York

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-08-2013 00:55:14 | More by Dirtinabottle

ek_ek

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-07-2013 02:31:12 | More by ek_ek

od_sf

California

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-04-2013 01:24:03 | More by od_sf

HaveUSeenMyCellar

California

3.25/5  rDev -20%

05-03-2013 02:55:13 | More by HaveUSeenMyCellar

BillHilly

Washington

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-03-2013 01:45:21 | More by BillHilly