Consecration - Russian River Brewing Company

IPA4LIFE

United Kingdom (England)

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

01-12-2013 19:37:39 | More by IPA4LIFE

chaseabeer

Oklahoma

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

06-19-2013 03:09:08 | More by chaseabeer

profbobo

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

06-18-2013 23:58:11 | More by profbobo

bcm75

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

06-18-2013 23:57:05 | More by bcm75

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

06-18-2013 23:05:46 | More by taylor714914

TheGoof

Michigan

4/5  rDev -10.5%

06-18-2013 19:27:32 | More by TheGoof

Jpirkle2715

California

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

06-18-2013 01:53:44 | More by Jpirkle2715

KyleMA

California

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

06-17-2013 23:52:11 | More by KyleMA

SteeleWright

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

06-17-2013 03:46:07 | More by SteeleWright

dbrauneis

New Jersey

4.45/5  rDev -0.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

A: Pours a relatively clear crimson red in color with some heavy amounts of active visible carbonation and some ruby red highlights. The beer has a finger and a half tall fizzy yet creamy tan head that slowly reduces to a thin film covering the majority of the surface of the beer with a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to heavy aromas of tartness/sourness with dark fruit (cherries and currants) and heavier smells of red wine and oak.

T: Moderately tart upfront with some vinous notes, hints of balsamic vinegar, and a moderate amount of sour cherries. Light to moderate flavors of oak and red wine along with some dark fruits (currant). Moderately tart which lingers in the finish.

M: Medium bodied with moderate to heavy amounts of carbonation. Relatively dry in the finish with a heavy amount of acidic prickliness.

O: Reminds me more of drinking a slightly tart red wine than a beer (so to speak) but it is definitely an enjoyable experience. Due to the tartness, it was one that I needed to enjoy by sipping rather slowly but it is definitely a phenomenal beer. Nice job of balancing the sourness with the red wine flavors.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 17:58:34 | More by dbrauneis

craft_shannie

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

06-16-2013 12:01:33 | More by craft_shannie

cjs61679

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

06-16-2013 04:29:21 | More by cjs61679

stogirelli

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

06-16-2013 01:10:00 | More by stogirelli

jaxon53

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

06-15-2013 19:08:45 | More by jaxon53

metter98

New York

4.49/5  rDev +0.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: The beer is very dark crimson red in color and has a moderate to high amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a finger and a half high dark beige head that gradually died down, leaving wispy lacing on the surface and a collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Moderate aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon wine barrels are present in the nose along with a slight amount of sourness.
T: The taste is similar to the smell, except that the wine isn't as prominent and there are also notes of oak and hints of cherries.
M: It feels medium-bodied and a little acidic on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer has a good balance for an barrel aged beer and doesn't seem too winey.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 17:32:20 | More by metter98

jnolan

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

06-15-2013 01:36:07 | More by jnolan

ACB

California

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

06-14-2013 22:36:56 | More by ACB

striker2160

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

06-14-2013 00:04:14 | More by striker2160

djre4orm

Virginia

1.5/5  rDev -66.4%

06-13-2013 18:40:21 | More by djre4orm

beerinNV

Nevada

4/5  rDev -10.5%

06-12-2013 14:18:35 | More by beerinNV

brewdog444

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

06-12-2013 02:27:51 | More by brewdog444

pinnser

Colorado

5/5  rDev +11.9%

06-11-2013 20:49:38 | More by pinnser

JRO

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

06-11-2013 18:31:53 | More by JRO

VernonBaxter

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

06-11-2013 03:55:28 | More by VernonBaxter

POTABLE83

New York

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

06-11-2013 02:16:57 | More by POTABLE83