Red Brick Blonde - Red Brick Brewing Company

aracauna

Georgia

3.78/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 5

This actually isn’t a bad beer. Of course it’s never going to rate highly here. Light-bodied, light-colored beers don’t stand a chance around here. But it is really pretty good for what it is. The appearance really isn’t very promising. The pale gold body really would make it hard to differentiate this from a macro lager. The aroma also plays some tricks on the mind. If you gave this to me in a blind taste test I never would have guessed it was a blonde ale like the label claims. I would have pegged it as a really fresh sample of some Bohemian pilsner or one of the better, but less aggressive American takes on the style. The hops aren’t huge in this, but do stand up beneath the firm, dry straw/hay maltiness. Another example of ABC becoming a much better brewery than it once was and becoming a source of some solid session beers.

Serving type: bottle

08-22-2005 23:25:49 | More by aracauna

M_C_Hampton

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +9%

03-26-2013 02:40:13 | More by M_C_Hampton

Gerred

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

02-24-2013 01:22:48 | More by Gerred

Jacurdy60

Alabama

3.45/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

A-bright gold with a bright red hue. No head, minimal lacing

S-Very estery. Fresh apples/apple cider and pears with a hint of cinnamon

T-Almost same as smell. Very crisp and tart. The fruit isn't s noticeable in the taste as it is in the smell, however.

MF-crisp and thin, goes down easy

O-A good blonde ale. It smells fantastic (fruit and other spices) but those notes almost disappear when it comes to taste. Crisp and refreshing, drink very cold (IMO)

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 00:13:03 | More by Jacurdy60

justinm4bama

Alabama

4/5  rDev +16.3%

02-02-2013 09:45:53 | More by justinm4bama

mwar

Kentucky

2.25/5  rDev -34.6%

01-30-2013 03:24:23 | More by mwar

AMG1971

2.05/5  rDev -40.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

I'm not sure why the ABV is reported as being 5.7, unless it's been changed. The bottle I purchased today (1/17/13) is marked 4.6. That's a significant difference, and should be noted by those who are reviewing current bottles.

This is my first review here, and was prompted by a desire to correct the ABV amount. This beer is innocuous and forgettable. Light-bodied, light-flavored, and if served cold would be even more lacking in flavor. I have mine at roughly 65 F. I thought at first it would be a good summer afternoon cookout beer, but now that I'm almost finished with it, I would instead say avoid and look elsewhere. There are far more satisfyingly "gluggable" beers for such occasions.

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2013 02:38:33 | More by AMG1971

CMOrak

Florida

3/5  rDev -12.8%

01-13-2013 16:31:23 | More by CMOrak

TheMarkE

California

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

01-10-2013 22:26:21 | More by TheMarkE

Thomas_Picton

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +9%

01-06-2013 16:39:00 | More by Thomas_Picton

JHendu

Florida

3/5  rDev -12.8%

01-02-2013 01:32:53 | More by JHendu

JohnBender

Texas

2.25/5  rDev -34.6%

12-26-2012 05:25:24 | More by JohnBender

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev +9%

12-20-2012 07:44:39 | More by grahamboudreaux

Tone

Missouri

3.73/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a slightly hazy, straw color. 1/4 inch head of a white color. Decent retention and decent lacing. Smells of citrus hops, slight pale malt, slight sweet malt, hint of earthy malt, pine, and slight grass. Fits the style of an American Blonde Ale. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of slight grass, citrus hops, pine, sweet malt, and slight pale malt. Overall, decent aroma, blend, and body.

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2012 20:58:31 | More by Tone

sendbeer

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

12-09-2012 19:41:29 | More by sendbeer

jucifer1818

Florida

2.5/5  rDev -27.3%

11-30-2012 03:51:59 | More by jucifer1818

khargro2

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

11-18-2012 02:31:29 | More by khargro2

Greenster

District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev +9%

10-25-2012 05:32:02 | More by Greenster

EdelweissDad

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +9%

10-25-2012 03:40:20 | More by EdelweissDad

AlCzerik

Georgia

3/5  rDev -12.8%

10-08-2012 01:26:08 | More by AlCzerik

grumpygerman

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

10-06-2012 18:17:03 | More by grumpygerman

jaswilson2

South Carolina

3/5  rDev -12.8%

10-02-2012 23:48:17 | More by jaswilson2

mttdls

New York

3/5  rDev -12.8%

09-19-2012 19:39:02 | More by mttdls

bwalters31

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

08-31-2012 20:34:51 | More by bwalters31

DioS

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

08-28-2012 19:16:49 | More by DioS