Red Rocket Ale
Appearance - Poured into a pint glass from a 22oz bomber. A beautiful deep crimson with a large, porous head of a light tan color. Smell - A fresh citrus, grapefruity hop aroma. A smell of cherry pie is slightly hidden beneath the hops. Taste - A caramelly malt flavor, somewhat bready. The freshness of the hops gives way to a strong bitterness that at first matches the maltiness but then takes over at the end. Mouthfeel - This beer is fairly thick and malty and it really coats the mouth. The hops give it some dryness to counteract that, however, leaving a warm, pleasant feeling. Drinkability - This red ale is definitely stands apart from the rest of the red ales I've had. It's very hoppy, but it's really well balanced by the strong malt character. Each flavor seems to have its counterpart elsewhere in the beer, the result being a very drinkable treat.